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.
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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
.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.
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.
blog post he says it's estimated shutting businesses such as pubs and gyms would cost the region's economy about £70m a month.
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.
to become the second area in England to move to the highest tier of lockdown restrictions, which includes a ban on household mixing indoors and in private outdoors spaces, as well as the closure of pubs - unless they can operate as a restaurant.It was revealed this morning that a £42m support package had been agreed between the government and local leaders in Lancashire.But Blackpool's council leader has claimed leaders were 'bullied' into accepting the deal - amid fears that they may face
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”.
The Conservative leader of Bolton council has demanded an immediate apology from the Labour Party after Sir Keir Starmer claimed he backed a national circuit break during Prime Minister’s Questions.Addressing Boris Johnson, the Labour leader said this lunchtime: “He probably hasn’t noticed that this morning, the council leaders in Greater Manchester...including the mayor and including the Conservative leader of Bolton Council, have said in a press statement that they support a circuit-break
Beggar stole hundreds of pounds from vulnerable and disabled pensionThe paper listed various factors contributing to non-compliance, including “knowledge of the rules; inability to work from home or having high contact occupations; living in shared accommodation; as well as lower motivation (due to lower individual risk of severe disease) and lack of confidence in guidelines i.e.
Bolton 's pubs and restaurants could be locked down for a third time this year.
Leaked plans which are reportedly set to close pubs and restaurants in Greater Manchester to curb the spread of coronavirus have plunged the hospitality industry into uncertainty. Boris Johnson is expected to announce the closure of pubs, bars and restaurants in the north of England on Monday.Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser, Sacha Lord and Manchester Hospitality Network founder, Greg Maguire, said the move would be devastating for pub and restaurant operators.
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.
and fly-tipping,” said Councillor Gallacher. “Councillor Logue mentions the motion my colleague Councillor Douglas recently submitted to encourage the people of Hong Kong to choose North Lanarkshire as the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.