Perth and Kinross told to brace itself for even more job losses as COVID-19 continues to bite

Perth and Kinross Council’s chief executive has announced the council plans to move away from emergency powers from August 17.Karen Reid and her executive team have had the power to make emergency decisions during the coronavirus pandemic.Breadalbane Academy's award for enterpriseAt this week’s virtual meeting of the full council (June 24), Ms Reid said if there was no resurgence of COVID-19, PKC would move back to full democratic decision-making from August 17.At the previous meeting of the

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Perth and Kinross Council has said it will be ready for school children to return full time in August if COVID-19 is significantly suppressed. Parents had been gearing up to deal with a ‘blended learning’ model so kids could social distance at schools, with some even being told their children would be at school just one day a week.

Perth and Kinross is dealing with a current outbreak of COVID-19, it has emerged.A report presented to a council and health committee on Monday revealed the majority of the region's vacant beds in care homes are currently open and available to new admissions.The figures were revealed at a meeting of the audit and performance committee of the Perth and Kinross Integration Joint Board (IJB).Thief goes on  spending spree after stealing debit cardPerth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership

Perth and Kinross Council has set up a £20,000 fund to combat fly-tipping.The money is to be used to support communities affected by illegally-dumped waste on private land during the coronavirus outbreak.And the local authority has warned anyone found guilty of blighting the landscape by irresponsibly discarding their rubbish risks a fine of up to £40,000 and imprisonment.Landowners, communities or individuals can apply to the fund to help meet the cost of removing fly-tipped waste from their

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Perth and Kinross have been told they will continue receiving school meal payments over the summer.Since schools closed in March parents of children eligible for free school meals have received fortnightly payments from Perth and Kinross Council direct to their bank accounts.PKC last week announced its commitment to making these payments for the duration of the summer holidays.Award for Perth makeup artist during lockdownSheena Devlin, the council’s executive director of education and

Perthshire churches are reminding residents free help is available.Volunteers from the Highland Perthshire Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre (Aberfeldy Parish Church) and Perth CAP Debt Centre at Perth Baptist Church are offering practical help, support, encouragement and a friendly voice at the end of a phone.The Christian charity is continuing to help those struggling in debt despite the challenges of lockdown.Perth and Kinross Council judged to be leading on equal payCAP Highland

Glastonbury, but due to the coronavirus lockdown things have been very different this year.The event will feature exclusive performances from Tim Burgess, Alice Phoebe Lou, Arlo Parks, Baaba Maal, Denai Moore, Georgia, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Self Esteem and more to be announced.Taking place from June 18 to 20, fans will be able to tune into all the action via a new interactive website at Actionallareas.org, featuring digital ‘areas’ of live music, food and information on becoming a part of

Theatre vows 'we will get through this' after announcing potential job lossesHowever, pupils and teachers will still be expected to maintain social distancing so it is likely schools will operate with a mix of classroom and home learning.Head teachers are currently studying the results of the poll to consider what model will work best for their school.Sheena Devlin, Perth and Kinross Council’s executive director or education and children’s services, said: “The poll was an informal way of finding

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