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The Latest Breaking News from Perth and Kinross Council

Perth and Kinross councillors vote to increase tenants' rent by 2.2 per cent

The rise was the lowest of three options put forward and the one most favoured by tenants who took part in a survey

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Perth and Kinross Council to save thousands of pounds by slashing number of flags flown outside headquarters

The number flown will go from 27 down to just three following complaints about their poor condition

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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reviewing similar premises in the area following fatal Perth hotel fire

Police Scotland is also continuing to offer support to families affected by the blaze at the New County Hotel

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Pole in the middle of new pathway laid by Perth and Kinross Council

A new walkway at Gourdie Hill between Grange and Errol in Perthshire has a telegraph pole smack in the middle of the path leading to bemusement and complaints from concerned residents.

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Council tenants in Perth and Kinross set to be hit by rent increases as financial pressures grow

A 2.2 per cent rise for 2023/24 is being recommended following a consultation

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Three Perth and Kinross councillors speak out about their dyslexia

The councillors have shared both the challenges and benefits of being dyslexic

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Voluntary group looks set to take over running of North Muirton Community Centre

This week North Muirton Community Group signed an agreement with PKC to take over the operation of the council-owned building from Live Active Leisure

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Work under way to install 41 new EV chargers in Perth

Perth and Kinross Council is seeking to improve EV charging infrastructure right across the region

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Perth and Kinross councillor issues plea over dodgy skip runs and fly-tipping

Carse of Gowrie representative Angus Forbes has urged local residents to ensure they use accredited operators to dispose of bulk waste

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Kind-hearted Perthshire kid hailed for gritting pavements in his village

Ten-year-old Charlie is Perth and Kinross Council's youngest self-help pathway gritting volunteer

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Call for “every inquiry” available into cause of fatal New County Hotel fire as serious concerns by guests come to light

Three people and a dog died after a fire broke out in the second floor of the County Place building in Perth city centre

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Perth hotel hit with council warnings fortnight before three died in fire as guests 'didn't feel safe'

Environmental health inspectors served the notices on the New County Hotel exactly two weeks before the building caught fire.

Daily Record

Three people and dog reported dead in early-morning hotel blaze - OLD

Emergency services were called to the scene of the fire at the New County Hotel in Perth.

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Teams building new substation near Pitlochry donate food boxes and gift cards to local families

The donations helped families most in need over the festive period, with the option to use the gift cards to purchase their own food items, household products and Christmas-themed items

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Perth and Kinross councillors call for action to improve Loch Leven water quality after sewage leak

Local representatives want tighter controls on the amounts of phosphorus deposited into the Kinross-shire tourist attraction

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Perth and Kinross Council votes to defer decision on removing fireworks from events

The SNP council leader - and several other councillors - were left confused by what was being proposed

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Perth and Kinross Council’s SNP leader will write to Nicola Sturgeon over "massive" council funding gap

PKC leader Grant Laing told councillors the local authority is facing a “perfect storm on three fronts”

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Plans for new Lidl store in Perth go back to drawing board following Perth and Kinross Council feedback

The German international discount food chain lodged a proposal in July to build on vacant farm land on Crieff Road

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Barrier to cars put up at Perthshire kirkyard to stop loch parties gets in the way of family hoping to visit the graves of loved ones

When three siblings went to lay flowers on their parents' graves they had to hike in the frost because a padlocked barrier blocked car access.

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Complaints made to Perth and Kinross Council rose by 34 per cent

The council recorded 1784 complaints in 2021/22

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Thousands of the world's top cyclists look set to race in Perth and Kinross

Perth and Kinross Council is in talks with the world governing body of cycling to host the Gran Fondo road race as part of the UCI Cycling World Championships 2023

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High demand for warm homes packs and warm spaces in Perth and Kinross sees funding topped up

The initial £310,000 quickly ran out after Perth and Kinross Council was inundated with demand from community groups

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Innovative idea to use Loch Leven to heat Kinross-shire homes

The Kinross-shire Local Committee was told Loch Leven had "high potential" as an energy source

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Perth and Kinross Council gives £5.2 million commitment to Harris Academy extension

The agreement will allow graduating Invergowrie Primary pupils to continue being taught at the Dundee secondary school

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Perth and Kinross Council's flagship projects such as new Perth High School and Perth Pool cast into doubt

The council's chief executive has warned councillors PKC currently cannot afford its bumper six-year £683 million capital programme

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