24 July 2026
New dates for Replay Festival
Organisers of the Replay Festival have decided to postpone this year's event until 29 to 30 May 2027.
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From the neighbourhood
We publish often, because the place is changing fast. Community updates, development progress, planning windows, and what’s on at The Hub.
23 July 2026
Additional resources to tackle anti-social behaviour
Perth and Kinross Council and Police Scotland are strengthening their response to anti-social behaviour with additional patrols, new enforcement staff and increased resources aimed at making communities safer and more welcoming.
Read more →18 July 2026
Find your School's Bear Cub on the Bear's Big Adventure Trail
The Bear's Big Adventure Trail has captured the imagination of residents and visitors across Perth and Kinross, with colourful bear sculptures popping up in towns and villages throughout the region.
Read more →5 July 2026
Invergowrie Primary School pupils longlisted in national game design competition
Pupils from Invergowrie Primary School are celebrating after two teams from Primary 6 were longlisted in the prestigious BAFTA Young Game Designers Awards.
Read more →26 June 2026
High Council Tax collection rate supporting local services
Perth and Kinross Council has achieved the second highest Council Tax collection rate in Scotland, generating a significant increase in income to support local services and investment.
Read more →26 June 2026
Property Flood Resilience Grant Scheme extended
An additional £100,000 is being invested in Perth and Kinross Council's Property Flood Resilience Grant Scheme following an overwhelming response from residents and businesses.
Read more →26 June 2026
Glowing inspection report for Our Lady's RC Primary School and Nursery Class
Our Lady's RC Primary School celebrates
Read more →26 June 2026
Perth welcomes global friends for Twin Cities Celebration Weekend
Perth will welcome dignitaries and visitors from across the globe as it celebrates relationships with its twin cities this weekend.
Read more →26 June 2026
Pupils have designs on revamped Potterhill play area's new sign
The recently completed improvement of the Potterhill play area in Perth has local children's seal of approval on it, literally, thanks to the creativity of pupils from nearby Kinnoull Primary School.
Read more →26 June 2026
Road closures across Perth and Kinross for busy events weekend
Residents and visitors are being advised that a number of road closures and parking restrictions will be in place from Friday 26 June to Sunday 28 June to support several major events taking place in Perth, Pitlochry and Blairgowrie.
Read more →22 June 2026
Summer 2026 - Free family activities
Looking for summer family fun? There's a wide range of free pre-bookable sessions for Summer 2026 in Perth and Kinross.
Read more →19 June 2026
County Sports 2026 gets schools moving
The exceptional sporting achievements of local children and young people will be highlighted at the upcoming Perth and Kinross Schools County Sports Championships 2026.
Read more →19 June 2026
Summer 2026 Free Family Activities
Looking for summer family fun? There's a wide range of free pre-bookable sessions for Summer 2026 in Perth and Kinross.
Read more →19 June 2026
CHAS is latest charity to benefit from cremations metal recycling
Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) has this week become the latest charity to benefit from the proceeds of recovering and recycling metals from cremations.
Read more →13 June 2026
Think 'Reduce, Reuse, Repair' before binning your clothes
Perth and Kinross Council is encouraging residents to think differently about unwanted clothing and to make the most of what they already have, by reducing, reusing and repairing.
Read more →13 June 2026
Council asked to consider draft visitor levy scheme for public consultation
Perth and Kinross Councillors will next week (Wednesday 17 June 2026) be asked to consider plans to carry out a formal public consultation on a draft visitor levy scheme for the area.
Read more →13 June 2026
Proposed future of libraries services as part of community hubs
Councillors will next week (17 June 2026) be asked to back proposals to secure the future of library services within community services hubs.
Read more →6 June 2026
Enhanced community team to tackle antisocial behaviour and manage visitor pressures
Perth and Kinross Council is strengthening its response to antisocial behaviour and visitor pressures with an enhanced Community Support and Enforcement Team, supported by additional investment and a more flexible, intelligence-led approach.
Read more →6 June 2026
Classic car weekend delivers roaring success for Perth City Centre and Tash for Ukraine
Perth's Classic Car weekend was a roaring success with thousands of extra visitors visiting the city centre.
Read more →4 June 2026
Old bikes turned into new opportunities
(Issued jointly with the Scottish Prison Service) A joint project to refurbish bicycles donated to local recycling centres and make them available in the community has already seen more than 80 unwanted bikes being made ready for reuse.
Read more →29 May 2026
Flood Resilience Grant Scheme opens
Residents and businesses in Perth and Kinross can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 to improve the resilience of their properties from flooding.
Read more →28 May 2026
20mph strategy roll-out moves on to final three wards
Measures intended to cut vehicle speeds and improve road safety in Perth and Kinross as part of rolling out a national strategy locally are now set to move forward to full completion.
Read more →24 May 2026
Apprentice Awards for Perth and Kinross open for nominations
(Issued jointly with Skills Development Scotland, Developing the Young Workforce Tay Cities and UHI Perth) Celebrating the achievements of local apprentices and the employers who support them will take centre stage this autumn, at an awards ceremony which will shine a spotlight on the power of work-based learning to transform lives and strengthen the local economy.
Read more →24 May 2026
Councillors asked to approve new Cost of School Day policy
Schools across Perth and Kinross will be asked to take greater account of the impact of poverty on children and their families under a new policy aimed at reducing financial barriers to participation in school life.
Read more →24 May 2026
Praise for Kettins Primary in inspection report
An HMIE inspection visit to Kettins Primary School in March 2026 has identified praiseworthy work within the school, according to their inspection report published this week (Tuesday 19 May 2026).
Read more →24 May 2026
Supporting care-experienced children and young people in Perth and Kinross
A new report examining how Perth and Kinross Council supports care-experienced children and young people will be discussed by Councillors next week.
Read more →24 May 2026
Creating a more sustainable transport network in Perth and Kinross
Perth and Kinross Council has set out the next steps in delivering its long-term vision for a more sustainable, inclusive and accessible transport network.
Read more →24 May 2026
New stickers aim to highlight 'Safe Places' for LGBTQ+ community locally
A new initiative by Perthshire Pride, supported by Perth and Kinross Council, will highlight LGBTQ+-supportive businesses around the local area.
Read more →24 May 2026
F1 Legend and the Batmobile set to star in Perth's Classic Car Weekend
A spectacular celebration of motoring heritage will take place in Perth on Saturday 30 May 2026, bringing iconic vehicles, classic cars and family-friendly attractions to the city from 10am to 3pm.
Read more →24 May 2026
Proposal for new Flood Resilience Grants
Residents and businesses could soon receive direct financial support from Perth and Kinross Council to help protect their properties from flooding through the introduction of a new Property Flood Resilience Grant.
Read more →5 May 2026
Arran Road fly-tipping cleared
Large amounts of waste left by fly-tippers at Arran Road in Perth had been cleared.
Read more →5 May 2026
Etape Caledonia 2026 - Sunday 10 May 2026
Rolling road closures will be in place across Highland Perthshire this weekend, including Pitlochry, Kinloch Rannoch and Aberfeldy, to support the Etape Caledonia cycling event.
Read more →5 May 2026
Webster Loch Leven Half Marathon
On Sunday 10 May 2026, rolling road closures will be in place around Loch Leven, Kinross including Milnathort and Scotlandwell to support the Webster Loch Leven Half Marathon. An estimated 1,000 runners will be taking part in this popular race.
Read more →29 April 2026
Consultation launched on busking guidelines for Perth city centre
Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to share their views on proposals for a Responsible Busking Code of Conduct for Perth city centre.
Read more →25 April 2026
Updated parking charges to cut cost of multi-storey car parks in Perth
Perth and Kinross Council will introduce updated parking charges on 27 April to encourage greater use of the city's multi-storey car parks.
Read more →23 April 2026
Local bus service changes from Monday 20 April 2026
From Monday, 20 April 2026, there will be changes to several local bus timetables and some routes operated by Stagecoach.
Read more →23 April 2026
Issued on behalf of Vision PK: Landmark to turn purple to celebrate local charity milestone
The illumination of Perth Bridge will form part of VisionPK's celebration of 160 years of service.
Read more →23 April 2026
Community groups invited to apply to World Cup 2026 Fund
Perth and Kinross Council is inviting community organisations to apply for funding to celebrate Scotland's qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Read more →23 April 2026
Collaboration key to completing Luncarty Bridge works
Joint working by Perth and Kinross Council and Network Rail has enabled the successful completion of repairs to Luncarty Bridge in Perthshire.
Read more →23 April 2026
Crisis support service for North Perthshire to be tested out
A short-term pilot out of hours crisis support service for people in North Perthshire experiencing difficulties with mental health, mental wellbeing, substance use and/or suicidal thoughts begins operating on Friday 13 March 2026.
Read more →23 April 2026
A924 resurfacing works in Pitlochry
From Monday 20 April 2026, we are carrying out two sections of resurfacing works on the A924 at the north side of Pitlochry.
Read more →23 April 2026
A926 Blairgowrie to Alyth - essential gas works
Additional shuttle bus services will operate between Alyth and Meigle from Tuesday 31 March due to the road closure caused by emergency gas works.
Read more →23 April 2026
Perth and Kinross Schools' Cross Country Championships 2026
One of the area's largest school sporting events returns to Perth Racecourse and Scone Palace on Tuesday 24 March 2026 for another highly anticipated day of sporting activity.
Read more →15 March 2026
Primary School Update — August 2028 Opening Confirmed
Perth & Kinross Council has confirmed the new Bertha Park Primary School and nursery in its capital budget, with an August 2028 opening date.
Read more20 February 2026
Community Policing — Keeping Bertha Park Safe
Following recent discussions with Police Scotland, here is a summary of community policing advice for Bertha Park residents.
Read more22 December 2025
Santa Meet & Greet — A Magical Afternoon at The Hub
Our annual Santa Meet & Greet was a wonderful success, with over 150 children visiting Santa at The Hub. Thank you to all our volunteers and sponsors.
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