Heartstart Discovery will continue to offer their free two-hour emergency lifesaving training sessions to the public in April. They will be running two courses in Perth with the first on the 8th and the second on the 29th both running from 10am until 12 noon. Helen Brady, Heartstart Discovery Co-ordinator said, “We are delighted to …
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A new Emergency Alert mobile phone warning system has been launched across the UK, by the government, with a trial of the system planned for next month. On Sunday 23rd of April a test message will be issued to mobile phones across the UK, including those in Scotland, from the new system which will use …
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Flora McInnes – Loch Rannoch Conservation Association Warden, Crew Commander James Black – Scottish Fire and Rescue , Lynsey Thomson -Now Where Campers, and Jeannie Grant – Forestry and Land Scotland Ranger The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in conjunction with Forestry and Land Scotland and the Loch Rannoch Conservation Association will be resuming their …
Wild Camping Patrols to Resume in Highland Perthshire Read More »
Contraflow working will take place on the A9 from next month as contractor BAM Nutall commence works on the A9 to tie-in the existing road with the new realigned A9 as part of the Cross Tay Link Road works. In order to facilitate the works which are associated with the new flyover between the Inveralmond …
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A new plan has been approved by Perth and Kinross Councillors, which will improve access to education for children with disabilities and Additional Support Needs. The Accessibility Strategy Action Plan, was agreed at the Perth & Kinross Council’s Learning and Families Committee meeting last week. The plan will work to improve participation in the curriculum, …
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The Scottish Government has launched a new fund to support community groups bringing people and communities together to tackle isolation. The £3.8 million Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund is part of a new plan, Recovering our Connections, that aims to reduce inequality by bringing people from communities across Scotland together. Equalities and Older People’s Minister …
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MSPs have announced that the rent cap and restrictions on evictions will remain in place for private properties as part of the renewed Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Act. MSPs approved measures to prevent private landlords from increasing rent on their properties by more than 3% and agreed to extend restrictions on evicting tenants except …
Keep Scotland Beautiful have launched a Litter League to encourage and give young people across Scotland the opportunity to tackle the litter emergency and compete for clean-up glory. The Litter League has been launched this month as part of the charities annual Spring Clean campaign, with seven awards available to be won all over the …
Charities across Perth and Kinross, who are running projects that will have a positive impact on their local community, have the opportunity to win a share of £25,000 as part of a community campaign. The campaign is being run by the charity insurer Ansvar who have insured charities, churches, and voluntary groups for over 60 …
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There is just one week left to submit nominations for the Pitlochry and Moulin Community Council By-Election which will be held next month. The Pitlochry and Moulin Community Council entered abeyance at the end of January following the resignation of four of the five elected members, leaving the council without the minimum five members …
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