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News releases - February 2025

Transfer of homes from National Trust of Scotland to Perth and Kinross Council complete

The transfer of 19 National Trust for Scotland properties to Perth and Kinross Council has been completed.

A926 Emergency Gas Repair Works - Update, 7 February 2025

We are pleased to advise that the section of road on the A926 from Rattray to Alyth at Pictfield which was closed for emergency gas repairs has now reopened to traffic.

Initial analysis of Perth city parking reveals ample capacity

The first results of a detailed survey of Perth city centre parking indicates that while some individual car parks are highly popular, there is more than enough capacity to meet demand across the city centre.

Vegetable oil fuel rolls out to more bin lorries

Following a successful trial of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in several of its bin lorries, Perth and Kinross Council is now extending the use of the fuel to more of its large fleet vehicles.

New Council homes completed in Kinross

Six brand new Council houses have been completed at a development in Kinross.

A822 North Bridge Street Resurfacing Works

We plan to carry out road resurfacing works on the A822, North Bridge Street in Crieff from Thursday 20 February 2025 for approximately 7 working days.

Climate Change and Sustainability Committee to showcase community activity

The Council's Climate Change and Sustainability Committee will take a different approach to business next week, as instead of the usual agenda Councillors will be treated to a showcase of community-driven projects that have received funding through the Green Living Fund.

Statement following confirmation of withdrawal of UK Levelling Up fund money

Statement from Council Leader, Councillor Grant Laing

Positive meeting with ENVA and lead partners on lithium battery fire risk

Statement from Councillor Eric Drysdale, Deputy Leader of Perth & Kinross Council and Convener of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, following a meeting with representatives of recycling site operators ENVA and lead agencies SEPA, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland and trunk road operator Amey.

Consultation event on plans for housing at former school site

A public consultation event on Perth and Kinross Council plans to build housing at the former Balhousie Primary School site in Perth will be held on Thursday 6 March.

Ambitious budget set to empower communities and support the most vulnerable

Councillors have today (26 February 2025) approved an ambitious budget which prioritises continued support for residents with the greatest need, protects frontline jobs, and empowers communities to be at the heart of local decision-making and activity.

Dementia Cafe Awareness Day, March 2025

Perth and Kinross Dementia Cafe will be holding an awareness day event on Wednesday 5 March 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm at the North Church on Perth High Street, to which all are welcome.

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