Grants available for people self-isolating in Perth and Kinross

Perth and Kinross councillor wants to stop the tide of farm steading developments in the region and subsequent loss of food-growing opportunities. Strathallan SNP councillor Tom Gray said he had watched over 70 farms disappear in his area alone.

Perth and Kinross Council has promised a “more robust” approach to dirty camping in 2021.

search after he failed to return home after going for a run. Chris Smith, 43, was last seen Invervar near Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, at around 3pm on Tuesday when he headed off.

Convicted murderer who spat at prison guard is jailed for eight monthsMrs Reid said she it had been an “incredibly difficult decision” to leave Perth and Kinross Council, which she joined in June 2018.She added: “Day in, day out every colleague goes above and beyond to ensure residents, business and visitors enjoy good experiences and outcomes to live life well.“It is the hard work and commitment of colleagues that makes Perth and Kinross Council a truly fantastic organisation.Disappointment as

Perth and Kinross are set to benefit once again from free festive parking.

dedicated page of the council’s website.Businesses with multiple premises can apply for each, up to a maximum of £15,000 from the closure fund and £10,000 from the hardship fund.FSB Scotland national chair Andy Aird said: “Eligible independent firms like local pubs and restaurants need to act now and ensure they apply for this support to mitigate the impact before the deadline.“North Lanarkshire Council must do everything possible to get this financial help to firms at the sharp end as quickly

Perth and Kinross residents may attempt “potentially dangerous” DIY firework displays due to the cancellation of official Bonfire Night events. It comes after Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) underlined the dangers of fireworks as most large-scale public events are being called off due to the COVID pandemic.

Perth and Kinross found not seeing friends and family as having the biggest negative impact during the coronavirus lockdown, according to a region-wide survey.

Perth and Kinross rose by almost 50 per cent last week. Data from Public Health Scotland shows 30 cases per 100,000 in the seven days up until October 12.Controversial road project set to get the go ahead despite objectionsThat is up from 21.1 the week before.

Perth -based care provider says relaxation of home visitation rules is “ill-thought-out” and putting staff and residents “at possible risk”.

Perth and Kinross Council has been nominated for the leader of the year gong at the 2020 Cllr Awards.Murray Lyle will go up against Cllr Jenny Laing from Aberdeen City and Cllr Douglas Reid from East Ayrshire.Cllr Lyle told the Perthshire Advertiser his nomination was “a reflection of all elected members and, in particular, the outstanding officers”.Garden store looking for jolly residents to take on role of Santa this ChristmasAnd he believes how the council dealt with the 2 Sisters food plant

workers in Scotland who are asked to quarantine and would lose income if they needed to isolate. The £500 grant will help those who have been asked by Test and Protect to isolate, following a positive test for Covid-19 or having been in close contact with someone who has tested positive.

Perth have had to self-isolate following a positive COVID test.

Perth and Kinross arts scene.The body behind Perth Theatre and Perth Concert Hall has been hit hard by the pandemic and will shed 12 full-time, 24 part-time and 69 zero-hours positions.The process was concluded on Wednesday (October 7) following months of negotiations with staff members.Perth and Kinross Council convener calls for clarity in wake of exams cancellationThe Perth-based arts group had originally mooted that 120 jobs faced the axe but following a £750,000 grant from Creative Scotland

Perth and Kinross council’s lifelong learning committee has called for clarity after it was revealed pupils studying for National 5s will not sit exams in 2020/21. On Wednesday, Perthshire North MSP and education secretary John Swinney announced the exams would be cancelled for the current academic year.

A payment scheme which will support self-isolating residents who are unable to work from home has been launched in Manchester where cases remain at a ‘precarious level’.Those who are eligible for the scheme will receive a one-off support payment of £500 to cover living costs while staying at home to limit the spread of Covid-19.As of September 28 anyone who has tested positive for the virus, or has been contacted by the national test and trace service, is now required by law to self-isolate.But