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"For Scotland to truly be the best place in the world for children to grow up, a fundamental shift is required in how decisions are made about children and families" (The Promise, page 7)

Tayside & Central Scotland Transport Partnership (Tactran), working with its partner councils in Perth & Kinross, Angus, Dundee and Stirling, have rebranded the Thistle Assistance Card and App. The Thistle Card and App has been developed to make using public transport easier for older people or those with disabilities or illness.

The Gypsy/Traveller community are and have been part of Scottish life for centuries. Gypsy/Traveller groups across Scotland contain a diverse mixture of languages, customs, religions and specific ethnic groups with a great importance placed on family networks and the passing down of culture and traditions to the next generations.

Find out about the types of childcare available for different ages of children from 0-5 years old.

Perthshire offers many opportunities to get out and enjoy the outdoors, to walk, cycle, ride or paddle down rivers and camp overnight. The countryside is also a home and workplace to people and wildlife and it is important that we understand our responsibilities and behave in a way which does not cause damage or annoyance to others.

Eligible two-year-olds in Scotland are entitled to up to 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare each year. This provision is available in local authority nurseries and in funded provider settings where spaces exist. The funded hours are designed to support children's development and help families access high-quality early learning and childcare.

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.

The Council is committed to working with communities and businesses to achieve social value from the money we spend.