News releases - November 2024

We will be carrying out essential drainage repairs and road resurfacing on the A826 Pitillie, approximately 2 miles south of Aberfeldy, from Monday 4 November 2024 for up to three weeks, weather conditions permitting.

Perth and Crieff have for several years had Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) and associated action plans in place that aim to improve air quality, which has a direct impact on our day-to-day health and wellbeing.

Events commemorating the contribution of military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts will be held in Perth over the weekend from Friday 8 November to Monday 11 November 2024:

Unfortunately, after closely monitoring the weather forecasts and consulting with our suppliers, we've decided to cancel the Christmas Lights Switch-On Weekend activities on Saturday and Sunday due to safety concerns and potential difficulties with travel from outwith Perth.

Perth will become the first city in Scotland to host the Knife Angel, a giant statue made of confiscated blades used to warn against the dangers of violence and aggressive behaviour.

Work to upgrade the play area at Bridge of Earn's Victory Park has been completed, thanks to partnership working between the local community and Perth and Kinross Council.

Perth and Kinross residents are being urged to have their say on a new framework that sets out ambitions for the city's future development.

We will be carrying out drainage investigation works on the B8019 east of the Queen's View Visitor Centre starting on Monday 18 November 2024, for up to one week, weather conditions permitting.

The Finance and Resources Committee is set to consider a proposal to transfer the former Drummond Arms Hotel in Crieff into Council ownership when they meet next week (20 November 2024).

Some of the youngest residents of Perth and Kinross are unable to remain with their birth families and need to find adoptive parents in the local area.

A recent Education Scotland inspection of Kirkmichael Primary School in Perthshire has found a number of important strengths in the work of the school and made positive evaluations of key elements of its performance.

We will be carrying out essential road resurfacing on the B953 Burnside, Baledgarno near Inchture from Wednesday 27 November 2024, which will take up to one week to complete, weather conditions permitting.

Unfortunately, after closely monitoring the weather forecasts and consulting with our suppliers, we've decided to cancel the Christmas Lights Switch-On Weekend activities on Saturday and Sunday due to safety concerns and potential difficulties with travel from outwith Perth.

Perth and Kinross Council will participate in the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign that raises awareness and urges individuals and organisations to advocate for an end to gender-based violence.

A new multi-channel campaign has been launched to encourage shoppers to love local this Christmas

First Minister of Scotland and MSP for Perthshire North John Swinney MSP saw the good progress being made on the construction of the new Perth High School building last week.

For an increase of just £11.70 a month, Council Tax could raise more than £10m to protect frontline services in Perth and Kinross, such as health and social care, support for children with additional needs, and tackling poverty.