MSP calls for ‘tourism tax’ to raise £2m for cash-strapped Perth council
A tourism tax could deliver more than £2 million a year for public services in Perth and Kinross, according to new analysis.
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Perth and Kinross Council leader opens £35m link road
The long-awaited A9/A85 link road has been officially opened after more than two years of work on the vital Perth junction.
TODAY: 2,000 EU nationals invited to meeting in Perth to discuss Brexit
EU nationals across Perth and Kinross will attend a public meeting in Perth this week in an attempt to tackle ongoing Brexit uncertainty.
Morrisons and Tayside councils hit by collapse of Dundee firm McGill
Companies affected by the collapse of McGill have been scrambling to prevent damage from the resulting fallout.
Perth and Kinross Council pays £14k to figure out whether to have two new hotels
Perth city centre could be in line for two new hotels.
Warning after Perthshire councillor targeted by ‘convincing’ TV licence scam
Residents in Perth and Kinross are being warned about a TV licensing renewal email scam after a local councillor was targeted.
Perth and Kinross Council defends bin collection record after spate of problems
Perth and Kinross Council has defended its record on emptying wheelie bins after a spate of problems with the service.
Perth and Kinross Council paid £132k+ for lavish Christmas lights switch-on
Details have emerged of how much Perth and Kinross Council paid for its lavish Christmas lights switch-on ceremony.
Perth and Kinross Council may scrap free dog poo bags
Cash-strapped council chiefs could scrap free dog poo bags as part of swingeing budget cuts.
Shocking footage shows kids kicking boy in head at Perth school
A 12-year-old boy suffered facial injuries in a brutal assault by pupils from another school.
Cash-strapped Perth and Kinross Council to reduce cash given to community groups
Community groups have been warned to expect less financial support from a council-run awards scheme in 2019, as the cash-strapped local authority prepares to tighten its belt.
Perthshire cabbies may have to pass tough quiz on local landmarks and street names
Taxi drivers could be forced to take a tough quiz on local landmarks and street names before being allowed to work in Perth and Kinross.
Local council bosses go on parking ticket blitz during school’s Christmas show
Council bosses have defended a parking ticket blitz during a school’s Christmas show.
Dundee council receives plans for 100 homes, school campus, sports complex and library
Proposals to build a school campus, sports complex and library facilities for children from Dundee, Angus and Perthshire have been submitted to Dundee City Council.
Plans for £30m cinema and shopping complex in Perth back on track
Long-awaited plans for a £30 million cinema and shopping complex on the edge of Perth city centre are back on track, developers have assured.
Objectors slam plan to revamp Perthshire school
Plans to revamp a rural primary school have proved controversial.
Historic local school to close despite last-gasp plea
Education officials have agreed to close a historic Perth school, despite a last-gasp plea by opposition councillors.
Entertainers needed for local Christmas lights switch-on
Perth and Kinross Council’s events team is on the hunt for entertainers to take part in the Christmas lights switch-on weekend. Organisers are seeking performers to take to the stage and the streets on Saturday November 17 from noon-6pm and on Sunday November 18 from noon-5pm. Anyone interested can contact 01738 477952.
Local councillors agree to spend £55k on fireworks and Christmas lights
Perth councillors have agreed to plough £55,000 into two of the biggest events in this year’s Winter Festival line-up.
Staffing ‘crisis’ leaves local crematorium without anyone qualified to carry out services
A staffing crisis at Perth Crematorium left the facility without anyone qualified to carry out cremations, it has been claimed.