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A Perth-based charity is supporting residents across the city after taking ownership of a former Perth and Kinross Council minibus.

Perth and Kinross residents struggling with the cost-of-living are being invited to attend a Community Support Event bringing together a range of support services next week.

Following a group election yesterday evening, the SNP Group have notified us of the election of Councillor Eric Drysdale as the new Group Leader.

We plan to carry out essential road reconstruction works on the A911 Leslie Road, Scotlandwell, between B920 Main Street and Bankfoot Park, starting on Wednesday 1 October 2025.

Perth and 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.

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

A mid-term review of the Perth and Kinross Culture Strategy 2023 to 2028 has reaffirmed the Council's commitment to placing culture at the heart of community wellbeing and economic development.

Councillor Grant Laing has notified us of his resignation as Council Leader for personal reasons.

The Council is holding a series of drop-in events across the area so people can tell us their thoughts on bus transport in Perth and Kinross.

With the urgent sewer repairs by Scottish Water now being underway and the subsequent road closure is in place, we have become aware of some issues:

Perth and Kinross Council continues to deliver high-quality housing and homelessness services that have a hugely positive impact on families and households across the area, a senior Councillor has said.

On Thursday 11 September 2025, Perth and Kinross Council took over the operation of Kinnoull Street Multi-Storey Car Park in Perth city centre, as part of its purchase of both the car park, formerly run by a private operator, and the offices at Pullar House.

St John's Kirk in Perth will host a Service of Appreciation for Emergency Services on Sunday, 14 September at 10am.

We will be carrying out road patching works on the B935 from Kintail Cottages to Forgandenny Road, Bridge of Earn, scheduled to begin on Thursday 18 September 2025 and take approximately one week to complete.

125 Live! takes place in Perth City Centre this weekend.

The new £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre opened its doors to the public on Friday 29 August.

Perth and Kinross Council is taking new steps to strengthen its support for local businesses and drive economic growth.

Councillors in Perth and Kinross have endorsed a new framework aimed at making it easier for pupils with disabilities to participate in school.

Community groups across Perth & Kinross are invited to apply for a share of the £200k allocated for the Green Living Fund 2025/26.

Residents, visitors and local businesses across Perth and Kinross are being encouraged to take part in a short consultation to share their views on a proposal to introduce a visitor levy in Perth and Kinross.

Councillors will be asked to approve a statutory consultation about the creation of new Intensive Support Provisions (ISPs) in Perth and Kinross schools as part of the local authority's commitment to inclusive education.

Joint statement issued on behalf of Councillor Peter Barrett, Councillor Sheila McCole, and Bailie Mike Williamson, representatives on the Perth and Kinross Community Justice and Safety Partnership.

Joint statement issued on behalf of: Councillor Grant Laing, Leader of Perth and Kinross Council and SNP Group Leader; Provost Xander McDade, Provost of Perth and Kinross, Independent; Councillor John Duff, Conservative Group Leader; Councillor Peter Barrett, Liberal Democrats Group Leader; Bailie Alasdair Bailey, Labour Group Leader.

Perth and Kinross Council has set out its Education Improvement Plan for the coming year, which aims to raise attainment, improve attendance and support children and young people to reach their full potential.

The new £80 million Perth High School welcomed pupils for the first time on Thursday, 21 August.

Perth & Kinross Council has drawn up a new Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for Perth City, aiming to further reduce air pollution, protect public health, and support climate action.

The new £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre will open to the public on 29 August.

Local partners across Perth and Kinross are coming together to raise awareness and encourage open, compassionate conversations about suicide, because talking about it can help save lives.

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 2025.

Holiday periods can present significant issues for some children, young people and families who received free school meals during term time. We understand that there is often a financial strain on some families that may result in some of our children and young people being unable to access a healthy meal every day.

To improve access for patients and reduce misuse of parking spaces, new parking arrangements will be introduced at Drumhar Health Centre from Monday 28 July 2025.

A chihuahua was rescued from a building destroyed by fire in Perth last month - after surviving for nearly two weeks in the damaged tenement.

Pupils across Perth and Kinross have been recognised for their creativity and commitment to inclusion as part of Deaf Awareness Week, with a special competition to design a deaf superhero raising awareness of being deaf.

Visitors and residents in Pitlochry and Perth will benefit from improved parking facilities following a significant investment in local infrastructure. Around £280k has been invested in resurfacing works, upgraded street lighting, and improved drainage systems across several key car parks in the region.

Following Police Scotland's confirmation that a man sadly lost his life in last night's fire in Perth city centre, Perth & Kinross Council Deputy Leader, Councillor Eric Drysdale, said:

Perth and Kinross residents, shoppers and visitors will be able to get onboard their local bus services and enjoy free bus travel to celebrate Clean Air Day on Thursday, 19 June 2025.

We have today (Wednesday 11 June 2025) published an update on its ambitious Leisure Assets Review, setting out a bold and joined-up £97m investment plan that will deliver long-term benefits for communities across the region.

Our new Community Support and Enforcement team (CSE) is dedicated to keeping our communities safer for all.

Families and children are set to enjoy exciting new play experiences following a major investment of nearly £340,000 in local parks. These projects are a part of the Council's and Scottish Government's ongoing play area upgrade programme.

Perth and Kinross Council is pleased to announce the extension of its funding to the energy charity SCARF for the financial year 2025/26. In addition to the on-going free home energy advice service available to all homes, a new initiative aims to target properties with poor energy performance to combat fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions.

Twenty newly built Council homes for affordable social rent have been handed over at the new Kinloch Gardens development, adjacent to Glenalmond Road in Rattray.

Ambitious plans that put Perth and Kinross Council vehicles on the road to a carbon-free future were approved by councillors last week. (30 April).

The new traffic signal junction at Atholl Road and West Moulin Road in Pitlochry is set to be activated today, Friday 11 April at approximately 11:30 am.

Looking for a fun packed programme for the kids during the Easter holidays?

Statement made by Councillor Eric Drysdale, Convener of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, at the start of the committee meeting on 5 February 2025.

This weekend, Perth will come alive with the vibrant celebrations of the Year of the Snake, marking the Chinese New Year on Saturday 25 January 2025.

We are aware that there is an ongoing level of interest and speculation about progress on a development at Taymouth Castle Estate. Given that some of this discussion includes references to the role we play in the planning process we thought it would be helpful to set this out.