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Two Scottish councils call on UK Government to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cut

TWO councils in Scotland have called on the UK Government to reverse its decision to axe the Winter Fuel Payment for all those not in receipt of…

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Perthshire councillor says village GP surgery to close with “zero” community engagement

Invergowrie Medical Practice will cease operations on June 16

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Perthshire village GP recommended for closure despite opposing petition with over 500 signatures

The majority of the practice’s 1800 patients would attend Ancrum One Medical Centre in Dundee instead

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Petition launched to save Perthshire village GP from closure reaches 566 signatures

Invergowrie Medical Practice patients were told in February the health facility would shut permanently on June 16.

Daily Record

Petition launched in attempt to save Perthshire village surgery from closure

Carse of Gowrie councillor Alasdair Bailey is hoping to give Invergowrie Medical Centre a lifeline

Daily Record

Major repairs to Perthshire flyover struck by digger could take over a year to complete

Carse of Gowrie Councillor Angus Forbes has launched a petition calling on Transport Scotland to raise the height of the A90 overbridge at St Madoes to avoid future collisions

Daily Record

Dramatic school bus blaze near Inchture caused by engine fault, Stagecoach reveals a full year after incident

The Perth-based transport operator has added new measures to reduce future risks despite saying the fault “could not have been predicted”

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Simple Christmas money saving secrets to help you avoid a January debt hangover

Smart shoppers and planners share their clever money-saving tips for having a fun but frugal Christmas - from using an app to get your turkey dinner for free to making your own festive decorations

Daily Mirror

Perth and Kinross Council officially declares climate emergency as environmental action plan is agreed

Councillors approved PKC's Climate Action Annual Report for 2023/24 at a meeting on Wednesday, November 9

Daily Record

Stagecoach warned plan to axe early morning services in Perth and Kinross could force workers to “quit their jobs"

The Dunkeld Road-based national bus operator published a public consultation detailing mooted service changes across the network

Daily Record

Concern aired over Perthshire company's planning appeal

A councillor fears an appeal raised by a door supplier over the local authority's refusal to grant the business a certificate to use a site near Grange as a workshop could see villagers’ concerns about the operation ignored

Daily Record

Police Scotland apologises after vehicle checkpoint causes 3km tailbacks on A90 in Perthshire

The operation targeted “unsafe vehicles and criminals using the road networks” and was “in response to recent thefts”

Daily Record

End of the line for Perth bid for UK rail centre

Perth and Kinross Council unanimously backed a motion earlier this year to pit the city against other locations outside London in a competition to become the home of Great British Railways (GBR)

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Councillor writes to chief constable with concerns after police road checks cause 3km tailbacks on Perthshire A90

Road Policing Scotland carried out the search operation near Invergowrie "in response to recent thefts” in the Tayside area

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Perth and Kinross Council commits £700,000 to help those struggling with rising cost of living

The motion was tabled by the local authority's new SNP administration and Scottish Labour

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Invergowrie hourly train service hit on first day by driver strike cancellations

Train driver strikes threw a spanner in the works of a new hourly schedule connecting Invergowrie to Perth and Dundee so on its first day several services were cancelled.

Daily Record

First councillors announced in 2022 Perth and Kinross Council election

Alasdair Bailey and Angus Forbes are re-elected while Ken Harvey replaces Beth Pover

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Labour party unveils plaque marking Workers' Memorial Day in Perth

Unprotected situations and Industrial accidents that kill or maim employees have got to stop says Perth and Kinross Labour Party as candidates lay flowers at a memorial for workers who have died doing their job.

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Bus driver hailed hero after double decker carrying children catches fire

Stagecoach confirmed 'all passengers were safely evacuated from the vehicle' thanks to the quick-thinking efforts of the driver.

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Choo-choose Perth to be the home of the Great British Railways headquarters

At a special meeting of Perth and Kinross Council on February 23 Labour councillor Alasdair Bailey and independent councillor Xander McDade put forward a motion to enter Perth into the competition

Daily Record

Police investigate Perth council election candidates' Facebook posts over claims of false information

A complaint made to the returning officer was forwarded to the police

Daily Record

Councillors hope to make Perth final destination for new Great British Railways headquarters

Local representatives Alasdair Bailey and Xander McDade will be urging the local authority and fellow council members to lodge an ‘Expression of Interest’ (EoI)

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross councillor disappointed after committee votes to "squirrel away" taxpayers' money

Carse of Gowrie representative Alasdair Bailey said the council was "effectively borrowing £1.2 million from residents"

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross councillor 'shocked' at lack of debate over pupil sex survey

Carse of Gowrie representative Alasdair Bailey feels the survey is "a fundamental breach of our kids’ right to a private life"

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