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Summary of Press Releases for October 2011


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Summary of Press Releases for October 2011

Last updated | 07/10/2011

Update on success of new Reablement Service for older people| 31/10/2011
Perth & Kinross Council's Reablement Service is achieving its aims of enabling older people to live independently, and making support available for a growing population.
Benefits service audit discussed by Committee| 31/10/2011
An audit of the Council's housing and council tax benefit service will be discussed at a meeting of the Housing and Health Committee on Wednesday 2nd November.
Pressured area status extension considered to protect social housing| 31/10/2011
Proposals for extending ‘Pressured Area Status’ to preserve Council housing stock in Perth and Kinross will be discussed by the Housing and Health Committee on Wednesday 2 November.
Agreement will bring new affordable homes to Perth city centre| 31/10/2011
The Council is set to enter into an agreement with Kingdom Housing Association (KHA) that will allow eight affordable homes to be built in Perth.
Housing and Community Care surpassing many targets| 31/10/2011
The latest six-monthly performance report for Perth & Kinross Council's Housing & Community Care shows that important improvements are being made in the delivery of services, with almost half of all the service targets exceeded.
Local Housing Strategy sets out five-year approach to improving housing provision in Perth and Kinross| 31/10/2011
Provision of high-quality housing in a pleasant and safe environment for everyone is a key priority for Perth & Kinross Council and its partner agencies.
Keys handed over for second phase of North Inch Community Campus| 31/10/2011
Today (Monday 31st October 2011) sees the handover of keys for the second and final phase of the new North Inch Community Campus in Perth.
Council performing well in support for young people| 28/10/2011
The latest six-monthly performance summary for Perth & Kinross Council's Education and Children's Services reflects that in particular efforts to support young people to achieve to the fullest and gain the most from life are exceeding t.
Highland Community Council election| 28/10/2011
An election for community councillors will be held for the Mid Atholl, Strathtay and Grandtully Community Council.
Focus on driving up improvement in schools| 28/10/2011
Continuous improvement in Perth & Kinross Council's education provision is the focus for two reports being considered at the next Lifelong Learning Committee on Wednesday 2 November 2011.