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News releases - June 2026

Old bikes turned into new opportunities

(Issued jointly with the Scottish Prison Service) A joint project to refurbish bicycles donated to local recycling centres and make them available in the community has already seen more than 80 unwanted bikes being made ready for reuse.

Council asked to consider draft visitor levy scheme for public consultation

Perth and Kinross Councillors will next week (Wednesday 17 June 2026) be asked to consider plans to carry out a formal public consultation on a draft visitor levy scheme for the area.

Proposed future of libraries services as part of community hubs

Councillors will next week (17 June 2026) be asked to back proposals to secure the future of library services within community services hubs.

County Sports 2026 gets schools moving

The exceptional sporting achievements of local children and young people will be highlighted at the upcoming Perth and Kinross Schools County Sports Championships 2026.

CHAS is latest charity to benefit from cremations metal recycling

Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) has this week become the latest charity to benefit from the proceeds of recovering and recycling metals from cremations.