Perth and Kinross pupils have had to self-isolate after positive COVID cases at their schools in just six days earlier this month - including nearly 100 at one school alone.
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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 pupils have had to self-isolate after positive COVID cases at their schools in just six days earlier this month - including nearly 100 at one school alone.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterLisa Schwartz, co-president of IFC Films, announced she will be stepping down from her role at the end of the year.Schwartz, who led the independent film studio’s business strategy, distribution and strategic partnership, most recently spearheaded IFC’s streaming channel called IFC Films Unlimited.
Perth and Kinross Council chief has told homeowners and businesses it is up the them to protect their properties against flooding. The comments came as councillors discussed the impact of the “unprecedented” flooding on August 11 and 12.
Perth and Kinross has been placed in level three of the Scottish Government’s coronavirus restrictions system.
Perth and Kinross currently has a higher rate of COVID infection than neighbouring Stirling had when it was placed in level three of restrictions last month. In the week up until November 5, the region recorded 96.1 cases per 100,000 people.
Perth and Kinross councillor said he was "concerned" at the news. SNP councillor Eric Drysdale chairs the Perth and Kinross Integration Joint Board and sits on the NHS Tayside board.
Perth and Kinross Council has completed 3000 inspections of headstones in the region as part of a project to make cemeteries safer.
Perth and Kinross could use sheep to maintain cemeteries across the region. The idea was raised at a meeting of Perth and Kinross Council’s environment and infrastructure committee on Wednesday, October 28.It was suggested during a discussion on community greenspace in the region.Damaged community building set to be repaired after gift from businessmanKinross-shire independent councillor Michael Barnacle was inspired by a recent trip North Yorkshire.
Perth man has said a new range of items to tackle social distancing issues in public has helped him regain his confidence.
Perth and Kinross Council has called on the Scottish Government to consider putting parts of the region close to Dundee into tier three of coronavirus restrictions so the majority can go in to tier two. Cllr Murray Lyle said he is concerned about the prospect of Tayside-wide tier three restrictions being brought in after a rise in cases in Dundee.
Perthshire MSP has criticised the first minister for being “oblivious” to what was happening in care homes across the region earlier in the coronavirus pandemic. At the weekend it was reported Nicola Sturgeon said ministers and government officials did not have information on the results of COVID-19 tests prior to patients being discharged into care homes, or where these patients were discharged before figures were published in a national newspaper in August.
Perth and Kinross is likely to be placed in tier two of the new coronavirus restrictions.
Man caused mayhem on busy street during trio of incidentsAccording to Public Health Scotland, Kinross was the worst hit area in the region with seven cases alone in the town.Fifty-four positive cases were recorded in Perth and Kinross in the week up until October 19.Convicted murderer who spat at prison guard is jailed for eight monthsIt comes as Scotland’s clinical director Professor Jason Leitch told the country to prepare for a “digital Christmas”.Mr Leitch told BBC Radio Scotland it was
Perth and Kinross residents hoping to do a spot of decorating are facing a shortage of items. The likes of paint and other materials are flying off the shelves across the region as people look to busy themselves during the COVID-19 restrictions.
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.