Perth and Kinross Council1 Oct 2024Council warned of ‘extremely damaging’ library closuresPerth and Kinross is considering community-led options and click and collect services in a bid to save money.1 Oct 2024Tayside & Central Scotland9 Aug 2024Man arrested after £1.26m worth of cannabis seized in TaysideThe 27-year-old is charged with drug offences and is expected to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court.9 Aug 2024Tayside & Central Scotland26 Mar 2024'Out of control' fly-tipping blackspot clearedMore than 230 tonnes of fly-tipped waste had been dumped over 15 years at the site in Perth.26 Mar 2024Tayside and Central Scotland12 Dec 2023Council approves 100% tax rise for second homesUnder the terms of draft legislation, local authorities will be able to vary the rate for second homes in 2024.12 Dec 2023Tayside and Central Scotland22 Nov 2023Flood gate closure delay may have led to damageFour gates beside the North Inch in Perth remained open for a time during heavy rainfall in October.22 Nov 2023Tayside and Central Scotland17 Nov 2023Council apologises for flood response failingsPerth and Kinross Council says near unprecedented water levels stopped flood gates being shut in time.17 Nov 2023Tayside and Central Scotland16 Nov 2023Flood-hit tenants and businesses to receive aidHouseholders and firms affected by Storm Babet will be given grants of £1,500 and £3,000 respectively.16 Nov 2023Tayside and Central Scotland13 Oct 2023Council criticised for floodgate delay 'excuses'The authority was criticised after homes and businesses in the North Inch area of Perth were flooded.13 Oct 2023Tayside and Central Scotland9 Oct 2023Residents criticise floodgates closure delayPerth and Kinross Council says near unprecedented water levels stopped the gates being shut in time.9 Oct 2023Tayside and Central Scotland
