News

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.

A group of residents displaced by the fire in Perth city centre in the early hours of Saturday 14 June have been able to return to their homes.

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.

Perth and Kinross Council is to provide an immediate £250,000 to support residents and businesses impacted by the fatal fire in Perth city centre on 14 June.

Two special events to help residents affected by the blaze at Scott Street in Perth city centre will take place at Perth and Kinross Council headquarters on Tuesday 24 June and Friday 27 June.

Perth and Kinross Deputy Leader, Councillor Eric Drysdale, said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the person who tragically lost their life in this terrible incident, and with all the other people affected.

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:

School pupils in Perth and Kinross have been learning about the consequences of knife crime from prisoners and charities.

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.

The most up to date estimates for child poverty in Perth and Kinross are showing important reductions in the levels of children and families affected locally and the impact of partnership working to improve their lives.

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

Perth and Kinross Council's efforts to address the ongoing climate and biodiversity emergencies are keeping it on the global 2024 CDP Cities A List!

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.

Over 260 new affordable homes for rent were added to the housing stock in Perth and Kinross in 2024/25, a report to Councillors has said.

An early engagement consultation on the possible introduction of a Visitor Levy in Perth and Kinross has been launched.

Councillors will be asked to endorse a new five-year tourism strategy for Perth and Kinross when the Economy and Infrastructure Committee meets on Wednesday (28 May).

Two free Gaelic language courses are set to be launched in Perth and Kinross.

Perth and Kinross Council has officially launched a bold, £530 million Investment Prospectus at the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2025 in Leeds, setting out a compelling vision for sustainable, long-term growth across the region.

Works to make the former Drummond Arms Hotel in Crieff safe in accordance with Dangerous Building Notice (DBN) will commence week beginning 26 May. The Contractor will be setting up their site compound with removal works commencing on 2 June 2025.

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).

Perth Museum has been announced as one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025, the world's largest museum prize.

Perth and Kinross Councillors will be asked to approve a new Ash dieback strategy at the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee on 30 April 2025.

Local community groups and organisations can now submit applications to the Nature Restoration Fund for 2025/26.

Councillors have been asked to investigate the issues which have delayed the opening of the new Blairgowrie Leisure Centre.

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.