The Latest Breaking News from Kinross Council

Perth and Kinross councillors slam delays with superfast broadband roll-out

Many properties still struggle to access decent broadband but there are plans to improve 4G and 5G connectivity

Daily Record · Nov 23, 2022

Major plans to expand improved full fibre gigabit broadband to nearly 10,000 Perth premises

The latest phase is part of Perth and Kinross Council’s partnership with Neos Networks, aiming to boost digital connectivity

Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022

Homes, businesses and roads in Perth and Kinross left reeling after floods wreak havoc

Many enterprises - including Cherrybank Inn and Cherrybank Garage - are likely to lose thousands of pounds with renewed calls for Perth and Kinross Council to upgrade nearby drainage systems

Daily Record · Sep 9, 2022

Scottish council moves towards strict controls on Airbnb-style lets

ONE Scottish council has moved a step closer in following Edinburgh in bringing in controls on short-term lets ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2022

Perth and Kinross councillors urge Scottish Government to increase funding to avert staff strike action

The leaders of PKC's two largest opposition groups believe the offer is not enough to stop strikes - which could potentially close local schools

Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022

Asbestos discovery at Blairgowrie riverbank halts waste removal work

Perth and Kinross Council started an eight-week project to remove materials from a 60-metre stretch of the embankment at Welton Farm on June 20

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022

End of the line for Perth bid for UK rail centre

Perth and Kinross Council unanimously backed a motion earlier this year to pit the city against other locations outside London in a competition to become the home of Great British Railways (GBR)

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

Former Kinross-shire primary school building could come back into community use

Prior to Blairingone Primary School's closure the village had already lost its church, pub, shop and village hall

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

New Perth primary school still on target to open in 2023

Councillors were provided with an update on the progress of Riverside Primary School within Perth and Kinross Council's learning estate at a meeting this week

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022

Almost 300 Ukrainian refugees are being hosted by Perth and Kinross residents

Language support has been expanded in local schools and property and disclosure checks are being carried out

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2022