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Industrial action taken by Unison staff in a national dispute over pay is continuing to impact schools in Perth and Kinross.

Councillors in Perth and Kinross will be asked to approve a comprehensive Mobility Strategy and Action Plan which aims to support sustainable travel, boost the economy and tackle climate change.

All primary schools, Early Learning and Childcare (ELC), Intensive Support Provision (ISP) settings and Fairview School in Perth and Kinross will be closed on Monday October 21 because of industrial action taken by UNISON in a national dispute over pay.

UNISON has called on all school-based members to take strike action beginning next week (October 21) in a national dispute over pay. This action is planned to last for two weeks and involves support staff in schools.

The new Grandtully Visitor Management Facilities near Pitlochry were officially opened on Thursday, October 3.

Perth and Kinross Council is supporting Challenge Poverty Week 2024, which runs from October 7 to 13 2024.

Moncreiffe Primary School is set to enhance its health and wellbeing learning resources after Moncreiffe Parent Council was awarded a £5,000 grant from Tesco's Stronger Starts Golden Grants initiative.

Results of the Local Government (Council) by-election which took place on Thursday 26 September 2024 to elect two members (Councillors) to Perth and Kinross Council have been announced.

Perth & Kinross Council's Housing Service is set to publish its Annual Assurance Statement, confirming to tenants that it is meeting national regulations and requirements.

Perth & Kinross Council will work to deliver over 1,000 new affordable houses across the area over the next five years, under a plan to be considered by Councillors.

A new plan to get as many Council tenants as possible involved in their Housing Services is set to be approved.

This October holidays, we are arranging a range of activities to support children and families across Perth and Kinross throughout.

On 23 September 2024, Perth and Kinross Council detected unauthorised access to a limited number of emails. This incident involved one user's email account and access to emails containing invoicing data from some of our service providers.

Almost 4,000 community alarm users in Perth and Kinross have been switched over to new, faster digital telecare systems.

Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland is in discussions with Perth and Kinross Council about new arrangements for the management of 20 homes that it owns in Dunkeld.

Inspectors have praised Inch View Primary School in Perth for its inclusive and nurturing environment.

The kitchen at Crieff Primary School will resume normal service on Monday.

The investigation into the incident that required the evacuation of Crieff Primary School on Thursday 5 September is continuing with further testing specific only to the kitchen area being carried out on Monday 9 September.

Crieff Primary School will re-open to staff and pupils on Monday September 9.

Perth and Kinross Council is trialling an innovative new piece of machinery in a bid to repair road potholes more quickly and efficiently.

The planned multi-million-pound Comrie flood protection scheme has passed a major milestone after a contract was signed with a contractor to carry out the work.

Perth will show its support for Ukraine on Saturday (August 24) when the city celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day.

Community Learning and Development (CLD) programmes are playing a key role in tackling poverty and empowering children and young people.

Raising attainment in literacy and numeracy and providing greater support for pupils with Additional Support Needs are central to Perth and Kinross Council's Education Improvement Plan for 2024-25.

Perth's Amazing August will continue on Saturday, August 17, with the return of The Mela Festival.

In response to the news today that Kilgraston School is to permanently close from today (August 13) it is recognised that parents/carers of current Kilgraston pupils will be trying to find another school for their child to attend.

Perth and Kinross residents have been thanked for responding to the Council's Draft Mobility Strategy.

Perth and Kinross Council is launching a new campaign to improve attendance at school in Perth and Kinross.

Edit 12 August - unions agreed to postpone industrial action while members consider a new pay offer. We will provide further updates when necessary.

The newly refurbished Murray Fountain in Crieff is to be unveiled at a special event on Thursday August 15th.

One hundred and forty-seven pipe bands from across the globe will descend on Perth this weekend for the European Pipe Band Championships.

Attainment statistics published today by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) show young people in Perth and Kinross have performed well across a range of measures in their SQA Assessments in 2024.

Vehicles used in the D-Day landings more than 80 years ago will take a starring role in the City of Perth Salute on Sunday, August 4.

Kirkmichael residents will benefit from a new eight-seater vehicle donated by Perth and Kinross Council for community use.

Perth will host Scotland's Ukraine Independence Day celebrations on August 24.

A senior Perth and Kinross councillor has urged residents to report suspicious behaviour to Police Scotland after four schools were targeted by vandals in the opening weeks of the summer holidays.

The Scottish Government has chosen Galloway to be the home of Scotland's third national park.

Community groups across Perth and Kinross have benefited from a recent star-studded event held near Crieff by fashion house Dior, after the company donated around £150,000 worth of plants to the local area.

Community groups in Perth and Kinross will get a chance to bid for a share of £300,000 funding from the Community Investment Fund when it opens for applications next week.

Perth and Kinross is set to host an Amazing August as part of its Super Summer of Events, promising a spectacular lineup of activities and festivities for residents and visitors alike.

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Perth and Kinross will grow wild in a bid to improve biodiversity over the next three years.

We have consulted extensively with the Pitlochry community to understand their priorities as we consider future use of our buildings in the town.

Perth and Kinross Council's scheme to buy back former Council homes for affordable housing has resulted in the purchase of 48 properties in the last year, against a target of 30.

Celebrate the new Perth Museum and the arrival of the Stone of Destiny with a packed programme of stages and activities in Perth city centre

Proposed changes to bus services in Perth and Kinross will be delayed for a month to allow Stagecoach and Perth and Kinross Council more time to evaluate and mitigate their impact.

Office space in Pullar House is now being marketed for rent as Perth and Kinross Council explores the possibility of creating an integrated public service estate in the centre of Perth.

Councillors today unanimously called on bus company Stagecoach to reconsider its proposals to cut services across Perth and Kinross.