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Projects supporting young people across Scotland are set to receive up to a total of £20 million in funding recovered from the proceeds of crime. The funding, which reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act, aims to provide support to young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system and communities …
The National Theatre Connections Festival, which showcases the exciting young acting talent in Scotland will be coming to Pitlochry Festival Theatre for the first time. Pitlochry Festival Theatre will be one of 33 Partner Theatres across the UK and will premier three newly commissioned plays, performed by four youth theatre groups, between the 25th and …
National Theatre Connections Festival Showcase to Be Shown to Highland Perthshire Read More »
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 …
Funding Available For Local Charity Projects From Ansvar Read More »
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 …
One Week Left for Nominations for Pitlochry and Moulin Community Council By-Election Read More »
Perth and Kinross will host one of the world’s biggest cycling events after councillors approved plans for the UCI World Cycling Championship Gran Fondo, which will take place on the 4th of August 2023. The event will see thousands of cyclists take part in a road race, which will start and end at the North …
Perth and Kinross to Host Gran Fondo Event for World Cycling Championship Read More »
With Spring beginning to bloom and people starting to get out and about, residents and visitors to Highland Perthshire and the rest of Perth and Kinross are being warned over the risks of Blue Green Algae. Blooms of Algae in freshwater can produce potent toxins which are harmful to humans and dogs, causing skin rashes, …
Public Warned About Risks of Blue Green Algae as Spring Begins to Bloom Read More »
Guidance setting out the responsibilities of private rent sector landlords, for ensuring their property meets updated standards, has been published by the Scottish Government. From the 1st of March 2024, all private rented properties will be required to have central heating, a kitchen with adequate space and facilities to prepare and store food and common …
New Set of Updated Repair Standards For Private Landlords to Come In Next Year Read More »
