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The Latest Breaking News from Perth and Kinross Council

New Perth bridge idea backed after critics question council funding for feasibility study

Perth and Kinross Council had agreed to pay up to £25,000 for a study to be conducted to assess the practicality of forming a new active travel route between Perth and Scone including a new bridge over the River Tay at the North Inch

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Councillors dispute panel's conclusion Perth and Kinross Council acted "appropriately" over Abernyte Primary School decision

A scrutiny review panel concluded the council had "strong legal grounds" to challenge the Scottish Government's actions

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Puffin crossing makes pavement too narrow for some users so obstructions must be moved

A road safety measure installed in Crieff has not enough room on the pavement for prams and mobility scooters to remain protected from passing cars so action is to be taken by BEAR later this month.

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Petition and growing support for community buy-out of vacant Aberfeldy Cottage Hospital

If a controversial planning application is refused, the way may open for Highland Perthshire residents to take control of a building that could become valuable accommodation for local workers with no place to stay.

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Former Perth and Kinross Council building handed to developer for £1 to allow hotel transformation

Perth and Kinross councillors voted to grant £1.9 million of taxpayers’ money to help restore the listed building at 1-5 High Street for commercial use at a private meeting this week

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2022 Winter Olympics GB Women’s Curling Team to be granted the Freedom of Perth

Councillors unanimously voted to bestow the honour on the team - which includes Perthshire's Eve Muirhead and Mili Smith - following their success in Beijing

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Perthshire councillors call for warning signs on rural shortcut after two car crashes in a month

One driver and passenger miraculously escaped death as their car rolled five times down the embankment on the unclassified road between Muthill and Braco

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Perth and Kinross Council to conduct feasibility study into creating walking and cycling bridge across River Tay

The structure would provide a safe active travel connection for pedestrians to and from North Inch

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Perth and Kinross artists sought to help create memorial for those who lost their lives to coronavirus

The ‘Remembering Together’ project will also acknowledge the ways in which communities supported each other during the pandemic

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Plans to extend Perthshire caravan site referred to Scottish Government

The council's local review body agreed it would like to approve Comrie Holiday Park's plans - subject to conditions - and passed the application on due to an objection from SEPA

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Full list of Perth and Kinross Council candidates revealed

A total of 86 hopefuls will be contending for a spot on Perth and Kinross Council at the forthcoming local elections

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No Perth and Kinross school closures despite March seeing the highest number of COVID staff absences

Perth and Kinross Council confirmed no year groups or classes were sent home over this past term due to a shortage of teachers/staff

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Councillors applaud child-centred approach in raising the age of criminal responsibility

The age of criminal responsibility in Scotland has been raised from eight to 12

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SSEN lodge ambitious plans for brand new £15 million office building in Perth

It is hoped the move, if approved by Perth and Kinross Council members, will bring a jobs boost to the area

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Almost 70 objections to clay pigeon shooting range plan at Crieff Hydro Hotel

Residents in the surrounding rural area say they are also annoyed that they weren’t notified about the new plans

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Scots mum says daughter 'let down' after report clears school of bullying culture

Kristie De Garis says her daughter Anna has been left "devastated" after bosses at Perth and Kinross Council concluded there was "no prevailing culture of bullying or harassment" at Crieff High School.

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Council pledges to uphold condition restricting who will be allowed to occupy new 'retirement' flats in Perthshire

The local authority made the pledge in response to concerns 51 flats built on the site of the old Wheel Inn in Scone could potentially be rented to people younger than they were originally designed for

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Perth and Kinross Council condemns vandalism to blue and yellow lights for Ukraine as "deplorable"

Police are appealing for information after several light fixtures at Perth's Queen's Bridge were smashed in

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Restaurant and flats plan lodged for former Lakeland store in Perth

The entire ground floor of the St John Street building would have an open layout with restaurant and bar area if approved, with five apartments across the two upper floors

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Conservative Perthshire councillor will stand as Independent because "party politics and local councils don’t mix"

Colin Stewart - elected as a Conservative Perth and Kinross councillor in 2017 - said whips and bosses put "significant pressure on councillors to vote the ‘right way’"

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Electoral registration officer for Perth and Kinross urges locals to register ahead of May council election deadline

In order to vote in council elections on May 5, residents must be on the electoral register with the deadline set for April 18

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SNP candidates put names forward for Perth and Kinross Council elections

Residents will go to the polls to vote for their favourite representatives on May 5

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Perth and Kinross drivers who leave engines idling could soon be fined

The council will adopt anti-idling measures in a bid to reduce carbon emissions

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Perth and Kinross Council's longest-serving councillor Willie Wilson to step down

The former depute provost was first elected as a local representative in 1980

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Plans for replacement Perth High School building set for approval this week

Perth and Kinross Council's planning and development management committee will scrutinise the plans for the £68.7 million build on Wednesday

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