http://www.pkc.gov.uk The most recent news articles published on the Perth & Kinross Council website. 2012 Perth and Kinross Council All rights reserved An attempt to break the official Guinness world record for the 'Largest Ever Kilt Race’ is to be held in Perth as part of this summer’s local Diamond Jubilee celebrations.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Get+your+kilt+on+and+help+break+a+world+record.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Get+your+kilt+on+and+help+break+a+world+record.htmMon, 06 Feb 2012 13:21:14 GMT A multi-million pound programme of improvement works to Council housing stock in Perth and Kinross is to be carried out over the next five years.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Multi-million+pound+investment+for+Council+housing+stock.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Multi-million+pound+investment+for+Council+housing+stock.htmFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:47:32 GMT Council savings of £4,379,000 will be reported to a meeting of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee on Wednesday 8 February.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Over+£4m+of+Council+savings+made+in+last+year.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Over+£4m+of+Council+savings+made+in+last+year.htmFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:39:48 GMT Perth & Kinross Council's trial Textile Collection Service began in October 2011 to expand the range of materials collected as part of the Kerbside Recycling Service.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Over+five+tonnes+of+textiles+recycled+so+far+through+kerbside+pilot.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Over+five+tonnes+of+textiles+recycled+so+far+through+kerbside+pilot.htmThu, 02 Feb 2012 16:14:06 GMT The opportunity for children in North Perth and their mums and dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles to enjoy a wide range of family activities together is starting soon at North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, Perth.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Family+Club+comes+to+North+Inch+Community+Campus.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Family+Club+comes+to+North+Inch+Community+Campus.htmWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:05:37 GMT As part of the Placecheck initiatives to enhance public spaces in Bridge of Earn and Milnathort, roadworks will get underway on Monday 6th February 2012 in both villages to improve road safety for pedestrians and motorists alike.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Placecheck+roadworks+in+Bridge+of+Earn+and+Milnathort.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Placecheck+roadworks+in+Bridge+of+Earn+and+Milnathort.htmWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:05:37 GMT A special display in Perth city centre will provide advice on how people can take simple steps to avoid becoming a victim of crime.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Information+event+on+how+to+avoid+becoming+a+victim+of+crime.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Information+event+on+how+to+avoid+becoming+a+victim+of+crime.htmWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:05:37 GMT Perth and Kinross Trading Standards Service are warning residents to beware of a new telephone scam reported by residents in the Crieff and Auchterarder last week.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Warning+about+tax+rebate+scam+telephone+calls.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/February+2012/Warning+about+tax+rebate+scam+telephone+calls.htmWed, 01 Feb 2012 12:31:21 GMT The very recently redeveloped Crieff Recycling Centre will, from Wednesday 1 February 2012, revert to normal opening hours of Monday to Friday 9.00am to 7.00pm and Saturday & Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Crieff+Recycling+Centre+returns+to+normal+opening+hours.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Crieff+Recycling+Centre+returns+to+normal+opening+hours.htmTue, 31 Jan 2012 17:04:32 GMT Adults in the Strathearn area looking to learn basic computing skills can, from late February 2012, take part in beginners' classes at the Strathearn Community Campus in Crieff.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Beginners+computer+classes+start+next+month+at+Strathearn+Community+Campus.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Beginners+computer+classes+start+next+month+at+Strathearn+Community+Campus.htmTue, 31 Jan 2012 17:04:32 GMTThinking of standing for election to Perth & Kinross Council on 3 May 2012?http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Information+session+for+Council+election+candidates.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Information+session+for+Council+election+candidates.htmMon, 30 Jan 2012 13:37:44 GMT On behalf of the David K Thomson Award Trustees, Provost John Hulbert presented the Award for 2011 to Perthshire Brass on Friday 27 January 2012.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/David+K+Thomson+Award+for+2011+presented.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/David+K+Thomson+Award+for+2011+presented.htmFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:54:59 GMT Perth & Kinross Council through its Wellbank House facility in Perth provides support to young people who have homelessness issues, to equip them with the skills, experience and emotional resilience to live more independently.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Positive+inspection+for+support+service+preparing+young+people+for+independent+living.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Positive+inspection+for+support+service+preparing+young+people+for+independent+living.htmFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:54:59 GMT Perth and Kinross residents are invited to come along to a ‘taster day’ to find out more about training opportunities to gain a nationally recognised housing qualification.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Taster+session+for+people+interested+in+gaining+housing+qualification.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Taster+session+for+people+interested+in+gaining+housing+qualification.htmFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:54:59 GMT Three Perth licensed premises have been nominated in the 2nd National Best Bar None Scotland Awards taking place next month.http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Local+licensees+nominated+for+national+Awards.htmhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/Council+and+government/Council+information+performance+and+statistics/Media+area/Council+releases/January+2012/Local+licensees+nominated+for+national+Awards.htmMon, 30 Jan 2012 16:58:39 GMT