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As part of Heritage Horizons: Cairngorms 2030 an ambitious programme of projects are underway to bring about transformational changes to the Cairngorms, benefiting people’s health and wellbeing, delivering on climate change and enhancing nature across the National Park. One of the projects is looking at Active travel which consists of a survey which is aiming …

Public Urged to Have Their Say on Cairngorms Active Travel Survey Read More »

A new Anti-Poverty Taskforce has been launched in Perth and Kinross to help tackle poverty in the area, with an additional £470,000 of funding now available to help those in need. With the rising energy, fuel and food costs a lot of people are beginning to feel the pinch as the cost-of-living rises. Perth & …

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Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is calling on those living in Highland Perthshire to take part in the nationwide Great Squirrel Survey, between the 10th and 16th of October. The survey coincides with Red Squirrel Awareness Week and the public are asked to get out and squirrel spotting to help keep a track of squirrel movements …

Get Squirrel Spotting Next Week for the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey Read More »

Strike action from members of the Communication Workers Union over the next few months will cause serious disruption to Royal Mail services as we approach Christmas. The action is across all Royal Mail services including delivery, distribution, and processing. On their website Royal Mail say “We’re sorry this strike action is likely to cause you …

Royal Mail Strikes to Impact Service Before Christmas Read More »

All small to medium sized business, social enterprises or co-operatives in Highland Perthshire could be among those in Perth and Kinross to benefit from grants from the council of up to £25,000 to invest in green technology and develop new ways of working. The Green Recovery Capital Development Grant has been created to help firms …

Business Grants Available in Perth and Kinross to Invest in Green Technology Read More »

An open day will be held at the Kinloch Rannoch Community Fire Station on Saturday 16th of October from 11am until 2pm. The fife day will feature a range of activities with all proceeds from the day going to The Firefighters Charity and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Family Support Trust. The event will …

Kinloch Rannoch Community Fire Station to Hold Open Day This Month Read More »

Hosts and operators of short-term lets in Perth and Kinross will now have to apply for a licence as the new legislation came into effect on Saturday 1st of October 2022. The legislation was approved by the Scottish Government earlier this year in an attempt to improve how short-term lets in Scotland are regulated, with …

New Legislation For Short-Term Let Hosts and Operators Comes into Effect Read More »

Heartstart Discovery will continue its programme of emergency life support sessions for members of the public across Tayside this month with a further five sessions including one in Perth. The free of charge, two-hour long session will be held in Perth on the 22nd of October from 10am until 12pm, and teaches the skills need …

Heartstart Discovery to Run Emergency Life Support Session In Perth This Month Read More »

The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly allowance of £30 which may be available to young people over the statutory school leaving age of 16, who are in full time education or take part in a Learning Agreement. The EMA is paid on a two-weekly basis in arrears and is paid directly into the …

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The Scottish Government have launched a website that offers advice and financial support to people in Scotland struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The website includes information on help available for households that are struggling to meet the rising energy costs, rising housing costs and other necessary costs. The website also provides details on accessing Scottish …

Scottish Government Launch Website Providing Support During Cost Of Living Crisis Read More »