3 h. ago Perth and Kinross Council ending £50 million waste contract due to changes in circumstances

In 2023 Paprec Energies Binn signed a 10-year contract with PKC to work together to convert the council's residual waste into energy.

Economics

3 h. ago Popular Perth pub allowed to expand beer garden after licensing officer noticed area was being used without a licence

The Capital Asset on Tay Street is right next door to Perth and Kinross Council's headquarters.

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4 h. ago Perth and Kinross Council declares a Health and Social Care Emergency

Councillors have urged the Scottish Government, COSLA and NHS Scotland to provide the funding needed to ensure vital services can continue.

Politics

56 h. ago New Fair City taxi scheme approved by Perth and Kinross Council despite opposition from Perth Taxi Association

Local cabbies fear the scheme - designed to improve access, grow the city's taxi trade and ensure fairness - could destroy livelihoods.

Politics

8 d. ago SNP Perth and Kinross Council leader criticised by predecessor for "talking down Perth"

Perth and Kinross Council's leader said the Fair City's "current hotel provision falls short of meeting the expectations of today’s visitors".

Politics

1 week ago Perth and Kinross Provost opposes handing developers £1.9m of council funds for Perth hotel project

The two directors of the new London-based developer Lock Terrace were directors of the previous developer Rogue City Hotel Group, which has since dissolved

Economics

2 w. ago Perth and Kinross Council looking for a new contractor to do a better job at tackling weeds

Council leader Eric Drysdale has said controlling weeds is an "absolute priority"

Politics

2 w. ago Perthshire quarry expansion 10 metres from residents' gardens refused

Perth and Kinross Council has this month refused plans for slate to be extracted within spitting distance of neighbouring houses

Politics

3 w. ago Perth and Kinross Council awarded £1 million from Scottish Government to help with Scott St fatal fire aftermath

Perth and Kinross Council has spent £934,000 so far, with costs expected to rise to £3.2 million after the fatal blaze earlier this year.

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