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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

3 years

Perth will glow with the colours of the Ukrainian flag from tonight as our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and Ukrainians living locally. Thank you to all of the people of Perth and Kinross who have got in touch to ask us to do this.

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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. To mark the day Perth bridge will be illuminated in blue, pink and white in honour of the memory of individuals whose lives have been lost too soon in acts of transgender violence. #TransAwarenessWeek2021

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4 years

Ian Massie of the SNP has been elected to Perth City North with 1406 first preference votes.

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

Congratulations to St Johnstone on winning their first League Cup!

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

The results for the Almond and Earn By-election are: Michelle Yolande Frampton (Scottish National Party) 1,327 Craig Masson (Scottish Labour Party) 143 Claire McLaren (Scottish Liberal Democrats) 267 Frank Smith (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) 1,819

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

2 years

Tonight, Perth and Kinross remembered Brianna Ghey. 💜

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

4 years

Stay home, stay safe. In Scotland, the only change to lockdown is that from Monday 11 May you can exercise outside more than once a day. Stay local for exercise. Stay home except for exercise and essential journeys.

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

3 years

Councillors have unanimously agreed to grant @StJohnstone the Freedom of the City of Perth.

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

Projections on Mill Street to all NHS staff and key workers to say thank you for everything you are doing #ThankYou #StaySafe

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@PerthandKinross

3 years

Lighting and projection of the flag of Ukraine in St Pauls, Perth tonight.

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@PerthandKinross

3 years

Tonight’s bridge colours 🇺🇦. The lighting in St Paul’s will also go to blue and yellow from 7pm when the event currently been held there ends.

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Perth and Kinross Council

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4 years

The Stone of Destiny is returning to Perth! The news was confirmed in a statement today. It will be the centrepiece of our new museum, free for all to see.

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Perth and Kinross Council

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4 years

Thanks to all the self help farmers throughout Perth and Kinross over recent days ploughing many streets in advance of the gritters getting to them, without these many routes will have been even more difficult to travel on.

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40,268 ballots were cast in Perthshire North - a turnout of 69.9%. Turnout in 2016 was 62.7%. #ScottishElections2021

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@PerthandKinross

5 years

Apologies for any confusion regarding bringing ID to Polling Stations, the Council would like to confirm that it is not required in order to vote today

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@PerthandKinross

3 years

Congratulations to St Johnstone on an incredible win and amazing season!

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@PerthandKinross

3 years

Congratulations to @StJohnstone on reaching the Scottish Cup Final! How many finals is that this season now?

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

9 years

A spokesperson for Perth & Kinross Council said:

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3 years

. @StJohnstone is set to be awarded the Freedom of the City of Perth after their historic Cup double:

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

Today, 20th November, is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Perth Bridge will be illuminated in blue, pink and white to honour the memory of individuals whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. #TDoR2020 @ScottishTrans

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4 years

Some video footage taken by the crew heading up to clear and treat the A93 towards Glenshee on Sunday morning (7/2/21) ❄️❄️🌨️ @TaysideContract

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

5 years

Some beautiful drawings on bins in Errol as a thank you for our refuse crews for all their efforts. Thank you for your support.

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

Perth Bridge lit up in support of all NHS staff and key workers to say thank you for everything you are doing #ThankYou #StaySafe

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Perth and Kinross Council

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7 years

On the basis of the most recent information advice received from the Scottish Government, updates from public transport providers, and the unpredictability of severity and location of weather, all schools in Perth and Kinross will be closed to pupils tomorrow (1/3/18).

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@PerthandKinross

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Well done to all the team! You’ve done @PerthHighSchool proud. A fantastic effort and well deserved win.

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

4 years

We are delighted to show our support for @StJohnstone (sorry we tagged the wrong account in the first post) and their magnificent achievement of reaching the Scottish League Cup Final this Sunday for the third time in their history.

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

7 years

Current weather conditions across Perth and Kinross along with the forecasts for the next 24 hours are continually under review. As widespread snow fall and drifting is expected to continue all of our schools are closed on Friday 2 March 2018 to both pupils and staff.

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4 years

We're pleased to confirm that the Council's £1.1m bid for funding from @scotgov @SustransScot Spaces for People has been successful! Further details can be found on our website at: .

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

5 years

A big, big thank you to @gsbrownhomes for very kindly donating their workshop stock of PPE (personal protective equipment) to us this week. It is greatly appreciated! ☺️

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

2 years

Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Perth.

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@PerthandKinross

5 years

Scottish Government has announced that schools are to close from this Friday. We have been planning for this and working to prioritise learning from home, particularly for pupils studying for SQA exams.

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

5 years

UPDATE 22 March 19:11: all Perth & Kinross Council schools will be closed from 23 March to staff and pupils. Hubs will open on Thursday for children of key workers. See for more info.

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

6 years

The South Inch swans are doing well; the cygnets are now old enough to head to the Tay! Here they are with their escort to make sure they get there safely.

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@PerthandKinross

5 years

Sharing some of the comments we’ve received to let our colleagues know they’re appreciated - thank you!

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

In honour of International Workers Memorial Day and in memory of #frontlinestaff and #keyworkers who have sadly lost their lives as we respond to #coronavirus we will be lighting up Perth Bridge in purple tonight #IWMD20

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

4 years

Diwali is the famous Hindu festival of light celebrated every year. This festival is one of India's biggest and is celebrates the victory of light over darkness. To mark the celebration Perth Bridge will be lit up tomorrow night, (Saturday 14 November).

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@PerthandKinross

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Painted by artists @Rogueonegraffiti and @artpistol this eye-catching mural pays tribute to local elite athletes Eilidh Doyle, Laura Muir, Mili Smith MBE and Eve Muirhead OBE. See it on the north facing gable wall adjacent to the building 288-294 High St. on Caledonian Rd, Perth.

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said the aim is for all children to return to school full-time in August. Perth & Kinross Council will provide more detail for parents and carers once we have received further guidance from the Scottish Government.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): statement by the Deputy First Minister on re-opening of schools

Deputy First Minister John Swinney updates Parliament on plans to reopen schools.

www.gov.scot

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate Liz Barrett has been elected for Perth City South. Returning officer Karen Reid announced the result at the Dewars Centre.

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@PerthandKinross

9 months

Huge congratulations to our Instrumental Music Service lead Allan Young, who has been awarded an MBE for services to music. Allan is a familiar figure to the many young people and their families who have learned and performed with @pkcMusicService over the years. 1/4

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@PerthandKinross

7 years

Audrey Coates (Scot Conservative & Unionist) has been elected as Councillor for Perth City South ward.

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

We have had reports of people playing in flood water, including at the North and South Inches in Perth. This water will be contaminated and we would strongly advise people to avoid it.

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@PerthandKinross

2 years

The Royal Cortege will pass through Perth and Kinross on Sunday. Please visit our website for more information:

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@PerthandKinross

3 years

Our seven new Visitor Rangers have now started work patrolling Perth and Kinross beauty spots. They will provide advice to campers and visitors to help make sure visitors and residents alike do not have their enjoyment of our beauty spots spoiled.

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

4 years

Critical childcare for the children of key workers ended in Perth and Kinross this week. We'd like to say a massive thank you all the childminders, partner providers and Council staff who helped provide such a vital service over the past few months.

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@PerthandKinross

3 years

Provost Dennis Melloy presented St Johnstone FC with the Freedom of the City of Perth at McDiarmid Park on Saturday. Read more here:

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

All this week we are dedicating the lights on Perth Bridge to those who have faced an unprecedented challenge in regards to schooling over the last few months. Throughout this week the lights will be dedicated to a different group who have been impacted by the school closures.

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1 year

Naturally we are biased, but we are in complete agreement with this post 💯

2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

@CyclingWorlds

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📸 We think its fair to say @PerthandKinross delivered with the beauty shots from today's Gran Fondo events 😍 Isn't Scotland incredible!?🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #GlasgowScotland2023

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6 years

A huge thank you to all the gritter crews 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Tayside Contracts 🍽️ 🛻🧹💻

@TaysideContract

6 years

❄️ Thanks to all our gritter drivers who have been out today and will still be out tonight to keep the roads of Tayside as safe as possible. ❄️ @DundeeCouncil @AngusCouncil @PerthandKinross

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@PerthandKinross

5 years

An individual @PerthHighSchool is currently staying at home as they have symptoms consistent with Coronavirus. They have not been tested, but we are closing the school for deep cleaning. The school will reopen 19 March.

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@PerthandKinross

5 years

The results for P and K are: Change UK 899 Conservative 9856 Green Party 3698 Labour 1518 Lib Dem 7350 SNP 18,116 The Brexit Party 8088 UKIP 770 Gordon Edgar (Ind) 202 Ken Parke (Ind) 62 Total number of spoiled ballots 187

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

5 years

All this week we are lighting up Perth Bridge with the colours of the rainbow in support of #LGBTHistoryMonth

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

4 years

Today is national #thankateacherday and we want to say a huge thank you to all of our wonderful teachers and early years providers for all of their effort and dedication, particularly over the last few months. You're all doing an amazing job and we're proud of you all. #ThankYou

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

2 years

Who needs sunshine when you have this many rainbows 🌈 on Mill Street #PerthshirePride

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@PerthandKinross

2 years

Celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day in Perth

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

Many children & young people will be looking forward to returning to school & seeing their friends again soon. If your child has some worries about the start of the new term, there are things you can do to help them prepare – find advice & ideas at

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

5 years

Welcome to our new page, providing information for anyone who might need some extra support from their community in the next few weeks and months, and at those who are well and able to offer support. The page will be updated, so please do check back.

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

Today marks one year since we went in to lockdown; tonight in honour of sacrifices made over the last year and in remembrance of those we have lost, Perth Bridge is being lit up in yellow and a candle is being projected in Mill Street as a mark of reflection.

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@PerthandKinross

1 year

The winners! @PerthHighSchool

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@PerthandKinross

5 years

See how @kelsmontagueart created her stunning mural in @PerthCityCentre It is the First in a series of #inspiringart pieces for the city. #whatliftsus @culturepandk @PKCPlaceDev

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

6 years

We've turned the lights blue at 2 High Street and Norie Miller/ Riverside Parks this week to mark #NHS70 Happy birthday 🎈🎂 to our national health service from Perth and Kinross.

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

We are delighted to show our support for @SJFC and their magnificent achievement of reaching the Scottish League Cup Final this Sunday for the third time in their history.

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4 years

Perth & Kinross Council Safer Communities Wardens are supporting the deliveries of food to families across Perth and Kinross. Thank you for all your hard work,

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@PerthandKinross

5 years

Children’s Activity Centres in Perth and Kinross are to extend opening to seven days a week to allow key workers to continue their vital work throughout weekends.

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

We are currently finalising plans for the re-opening of schools in August. You can read an update from Sheena Devlin, Executive Director, Education & Children's Services, on some of the changes pupils and staff can expect to see when they return here:

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

4 years

If it is safe to do so, schools will reopen on 11 August. There will likely be a mix of classroom and home learning because of Coronavirus. We'd like parents to tell us what would be most helpful: having children back for two or three days a week or a week on/week off schedule.

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4 years

Children and young people will start returning to school in Perth and Kinross from 12 August with pupils expected to back full-time on 17 August. The phased opening will allow specific year groups to have focused time for induction and reorientation.

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

All this week we are dedicating the lights on Perth Bridge to those who have faced an unprecedented challenge in regards to schooling over the last few months. Throughout this week the lights will be dedicated to a different group who have been impacted by the school closures.

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

6 years

Returning Officer Bernadette Malone has announced by-election results: John Duff, Scottish Conservative & Unionist has been elected as Councillor for Highland Ward.

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@PerthandKinross

5 years

Perth & Kinross Council will open five Children’s Activity Centres for the children of Category 1 key workers on Thursday. Parents who have been allocated places will be contacted today. These are in addition to childcare provision provided this week:

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@PerthandKinross

2 years

Tonight, a candlelit Vigil for Brianna Ghey has been organised by @PinkSaltire to take place at St. Pauls Square in Perth from 6pm. The vigil is to remember Brianna and demonstrate solidarity to Brianna’s family, the transgender community across Perth and Kinross and beyond.

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

1 year

We're celebrating success at last night's #ScotEdAwards - our Parenting and Family Learning Team came in 1st place in the Parent and Family Engagement category! A massive well done to them, and also to Christina McGregor as finalist in the Gaelic Education Award!

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

4 years

Passing of Cllr Henry Anderson Chief Executive of Perth & Kinross Council Karen Reid said: “Everyone in the Council is deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Councillor Henry Anderson. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time.”

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

4 years

All this week we are dedicating the lights on Perth Bridge to those who have faced an unprecedented challenge in regards to schooling over the last few months. Throughout this week the lights will be dedicated to a different group who have been impacted by the school closures.

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@PerthandKinross

5 years

The turnout for Perth and Kinross is 50,749 which is a turnout of 45.9%

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

3 years

For #OneDay , we’re lighting up Perth Smeaton’s bridge to support #HolocaustMemorialDay 2022. This date also marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest death camp run by the Nazis.

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Today, Perth and Kinross is buzzing with the Gran Fondo and Perth Show taking place! Consider your travel plans and check your local transport providers' schedules on how to get home tonight. Thanks for your support for these fantastic events in Perth and Kinross!

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

The total number of votes cast were 3,573 of which 17 ballot papers were rejected. Frank Smith has been elected to serve as Councillor for the Almond and Earn Ward.

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@PerthandKinross

3 years

A93 Glenshee road is closed due to snow. Snow gates are shut at the Spittal of Glenshee and will remain closed for some time.

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@PerthandKinross

3 years

Sadly former Perth and Kinross Provost (1999-2003) Mike O'Malley passed away this weekend. A proud ambassador for the area at home and abroad, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time.

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

4 years

Tonight we celebrate and thank all parents and carers; we thank you for all of your effort over the last few months.

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

We'd like to wish our Chinese community a happy, healthy & prosperous New Year. 2021 marks the year of the Ox. Unfortunately this year we can't hold our annual Chinese New Year celebrations but Perth Bridge will be illuminated in red to mark the occasion. Kung Hei Fat Choi!

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

Several on going incidents in and around Perth with flooding at the moment, several roads that are impassable. Feus Road/Marshall Place/Wallace Crescent/Crammond Place/Crieff Road / Glasgow Road and A912 at Bogle Bridge. Many other locations where surface water causing problems.

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@PerthandKinross

7 years

Thank you to all the janitors, road crews, parent councils, teachers, and other volunteers, who have rallied around to clear access points to schools over the weekend. Please be aware that some parking options at schools are limited, so walk or park & stride where poss.

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@PerthandKinross

2 years

Perth Bridge and St Paul's will be lit green for Eid al-Fitr today. Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate in our area!

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

As you may have heard, schools are set to reopen this August. However, things won’t be the same as they were before the coronavirus outbreak. For answers about how these changes will affect your family, head to Parent Club 👉

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@PerthandKinross

2 years

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This day also marks the start of the annual #16DaysOfActivism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign in Perth and Kinross. Perth Bridge and St Pauls will be lit in orange and purple until 10 December

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@PerthandKinross

2 years

Ukrainians living in Perth and Kinross met at Kinnoull Hill to celebrate Kupala, the Slavic summer solstice tonight. We wish Ukrainians everywhere health, happiness and a brighter future

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@PerthandKinross

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The new Inveralmond Skywalk is officially open thanks to the pupils of @ruthvenfield , who were kind enough to test it for us! Congratulations go to Nathan Roger, who won the competition to name the footbridge.

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@PerthandKinross

9 years

Reason #1 to obey road closed signs. #A923 Coupar Angus to Blair today. Pic courtesy of Clare Irving on our FB page.

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4 years

Happy New Year to all of our residents.

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5 years

Striker Callum Hendry @StJohnstone took time out from training to highlight the public engagement that could see The Stone of Destiny come to Perth ahead of tomorrow’s final whistle #HaveYourSay

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What an amazing start to the @CyclingWorlds Gran Fondo in Perth today. Nearly 2,000 cyclists from across the globe are competing in the two races, finishing at @SconePalace this afternoon. #PowerOfTheBike

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@PerthandKinross

7 years

Independent department store Beales have today confirmed their first Scottish store will open in @PerthCityCentre in the former McEwens!

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@PerthandKinross

7 years

So, if you're in any doubt that snow ploughs are out on the main road near you, then just think of these two images. Huge thanks to all of the staff out clearing today, and who will be continuing to work shifts over the next 24 hours to make sure our roads are kept clear.

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

7 years

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to say thanks to our/Tayside Contracts road crews out today battling against the elements to clear roads. To give you an idea of what they're up against (builds drama by starting a thread ...)

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@PerthandKinross

4 years

Team @PerthandKinross have been wearing red today to show support for Show Racism the Red Card and #wrd2020

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Perth and Kinross Council

@PerthandKinross

2 years

Congratulations to Jacquie Pepper who has been to the role of Chief Officer - Integrated Health and Social Care for the Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership. Read more: @YourCommunityPK @NHSTayside

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4 years

Tonight we celebrate and thank all of our staff who work in our schools, whatever their role; we appreciated all of your efforts to continue to deliver the very best learning experience possible.

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4 years

Key workers whose partners work in food production, agriculture, postal and delivery services or in the agriculture/food haulage sectors can now apply for childcare places at

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