3 h. ago Perth and Kinross Council spent £3 million on consultants over the past three years

A Perth and Kinross councillor believes the rising spend on outsourcing work is an "inevitable consequence" of cuts to the local authority's budget

Economics

3 h. ago Plans to improve Swallow Roundabout signage and lane markings welcomed by Perth and Kinross councillor

Changes will be made to lane markings and signage after months of motorists' misery

Politics

23 h. ago Met Office issue weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain in Perthshire

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Perth and Kinross with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to hit the region over the next two days.

Events

8 d. ago Council spent over £5m transporting special needs children to school and back last year

Recent data has revealed the eye-watering sum spent on transport SEND children to school

Economics

3 w. ago Perth residents' asbestos fears over nearby school destroyed by fire

The former Balhousie School site is being monitored by Perth and Kinross Council who point out the asbestos will be removed by licensed contractors.

Events

4 w. ago More than £7.5 million spent by North Ayrshire Council on emergency accommodation

The bill revealed North Ayrshire Council's emergency accommodation spend.

Economics

4 w. ago Plea for more cash to support thousands of families in temporary accommodation in east London borough

Newham Council reportedly spent £69.9 million on providing temporary accommodation last year

Politics