Hospitality VAT cut a ‘shot in the arm’ for Perth and Kinross tourism industry

Investigations to start on new active travel link between two villagesIn an 18-page decision published on Tuesday, the panel described the council’s failures as “significant” and said: “Taken together, in the panel’s view there has been a comprehensive failure of process.“The panel has considered carefully whether the council properly addressed the considerations it must address and has concluded that it has not.”The panel also concluded it would be impossible to “direct the council back to a

Accompanying the surprise release of her new album Folklore (the visual art for which has some Robert Eggers-esque leanings), Taylor Swift released a new music video for her song “Cardigan” last night. Directed by the singer herself, the video features photography from none other than Rodrigo Prieto, a frequent collaborator with Martin Scorsese, Alejandro González Iñárritu, as well as Ang Lee.

Perth mental health organisation is taking extra measures to ensure it can still support vulnerable people whilst its headquarters is closed due to lockdown.Mindspace’s premises on York Place has been closed since March, but its counselling and peer support services have all moved to either telephone, videocall, Facebook or to its website.Inspectors praise Perth care home turnaround after COVID outbreakAnd now, in partnership with other organisations including Letham4All, the charity is looking

Prince Harry’s eco-friendly travel venture just announced a Global Summit, happening July 30.

Perth and Kinross were on the UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme by the end of June.

operators such as McDonald's, Wetherspoons and Nando's have this week announced slashed prices for customers, passing those savings on to diners - but industry insiders say that this money could mean make or break for smaller businesses. Gary Usher, the chef behind the Elite Bistros group that includes Kala and Hispi in Manchester, took to Twitter on Wednesday to explain why his restaurants would not be passing any VAT savings on to customers.He wrote: "We appreciate this help to survive.

Blairgowrie Library will become the latest in the region to reopen next week. Culture Perth and Kinross is bringing back its services in phases after being given the green light by the Scottish Government.AK Bell Library is set to open this coming Saturday and it has now been confirmed that Blairgowrie will follow suit this Saturday, July 25.

fast food chains over the coming months. Tory chancellor Rishi Sunak announced last week that VAT will be slashed from 20 per cent to five per cent in a bid in certain sectors, including hospitality, to restart the economy post- lockdown.

McDonald's is to slash the price of its classic menu items thanks to the government's VAT reduction.The fast food chain will reduce everything from Big Macs and nuggets to breakfasts and coffees from today.It follows Chancellor Rishi Sunak's decision last week to slash VAT from 20 per cent to 5 per cent.The restaurant chain will also trials dine-in for the first time since March - a move which could see people get food for up to an extra 50 per cent off.However, McDonald's is only trialling

Vandals destroy parts of children's trail the night before it was due to reopen“Reintroducing parking charges will encourage a healthy turnover of spaces, while our parking attendants will help to make sure people are parking considerately.“Our parking attendants have been retasked over recent months and I would like to personally thank them for the fantastic work they have done delivering food and prescriptions to our citizens.”The council is introducing contactless payment for parking at

Perth and Kinross Council is making “progress” in its engagement with young people in the region. The report, published by Being Heard, reviews all 32 Scotland councils’ performances over the course of 2019 in relation to young people's participation and engagement with decision makers and decision-making processes with the local authority.

MusicWeek now reports that concerts will now benefit from the VAT cut.However, it is currently unclear whether advance ticket sales for gigs beyond the January 12 cut-off for the reduction will still qualify.Pleased to confirm VAT cut from 20% to 5% for “attractions” announced by @RishiSunak includesShows, Theatres, Circuses, Fairs, Amusement Parks, Concerts, Museums, Zoos, Cinemas & ExhibitionsWe will announce further steps on path to reopening shortly@EquityUK #PlanForJobs

coronavirus pandemic.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced a new discount scheme to encourage people to revisit restaurants, cafes and pubs.The 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme, a UK first, will see participating businesses offering a 50% discount to customers on dine-in meals.The discount can be used unlimited times throughout August, and businesses will then be able to claim the money back from the government.In today's 'mini budget' he also announced a reduction in VAT from 20% to 5% for food, accommodation and

Perth and Kinross residents headed to pubs and restaurants across the region today [July 6] as beer gardens opened for the first time in over 100 days. With planning laws being relaxed to allow publicans to take full advantage of lockdown easing, some car parks have been turned into makeshift seating areas.The measure will act as a pilot scheme before pubs and restaurants can reopen fully from July 15.

allowed to reopen on Saturday July 4 for the first time since March, when lockdown orders were imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Herman Cain, a politician who was once a presidential candidate, has tested positive for coronavirus and is currently in the hospital… days after attending the Trump rally in Tulsa without a mask.

a Western Journal article about South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who bragged that social distancing will not be required at a fourth of July Trump rally at Mt.