Perth and Kinross Council could use sheep to maintain cemeteries across the region

Perth cafe is to undertake a selfless festive project which aims to “give 500 people in need a great Christmas”. Giraffe Cafe aims to raise £10,000 in order to donate festive care packages, including a three-course Christmas dinner, to struggling residents across the region. £20,000 boost for repairs to iron age dwelling in Highland Perthshire Since April, people at the South Street diner have kindly made and distributed more than 7000 free meals in Perth.

Perth and Kinross have joined forces to help bring people together to celebrate Christmas.

Perth and Kinross who lost their life during the COVID-19 pandemic has launched.

Perth and Kinross rose by almost 27 per cent last week.

Perth and Kinross schools due to the coronavirus has increased - with 124 currently staying away from one school alone.

Perth and Kinross are being asked to have their say on next year’s council budget.

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Perth and Kinross while it has risen by four per cent nationally.This is just one of the achievements outlined in Perth and Kinross Council’s Annual Assurance Statement, which was presented to councillors last week.Head of housing Clare Mailer was seeking approval of PKC’s 2019/20 statement in order to comply with the Scottish Housing Regulator’s regulatory framework.Latest COVID infection rate revealed as region adjusts to new restrictionsThe report was put before councillors at Wednesday’s

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.

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.

Ayrshire. Scotch beef, lamb, potatoes, langoustines, cheese and ice-cream are among fare from the region set to be promoted.The food and drink sector is considered vital to the recovery of the local economy following the pandemic.East Ayrshire Council leader Douglas Reid said: “It is more important than ever as we seek to recover from the Covid situation.

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.

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