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Advance works for the Comrie Flood Protection Scheme are set to “begin shortly”, according to Perth and Kinross Council.

A report on plans to build a biomass plant and a building to house staff as part of the £300 million development of Taymouth Castle has gone before Perth and Kinross councillors.

Perth and Kinross Council will launch a consultation on a proposal to introduce a short-term let control area in Highland Perthshire and part of Eastern Perthshire.

Three inaccurate road signs for Perth and Kinross places have sparked confusion and concern.

Scottish Water has issued an apology after “shocking” sewage which left locals feeling queasy appeared across an Aberfeldy street. A blocked sewer has, once again, caused a road drain to leak untreated sewage onto Taybridge Drive in the Highland Perthshire town.

Perth and Kinross Conservatives have been accused of having “gall” to criticise the Scottish Government over a lack of affordable housing after shelving social housing plans in Aberfeldy.

Perthshire is the “biggest single factor” in hospitality staff shortages, according to a councillor. Highland Perthshire has been particularly badly hit with some businesses having to temporarily close or reduce their service.Brexit and COVID have both played their part in the staff shortage.

Highland ward councillor reckons a £134,660 grant for a project to transform Kinloch Rannoch Outdoor Centre has vindicated the council’s decision not to sell the building for a pound. Rannoch Community Trust has received the cash from the Scottish Land Fund to purchase the redundant centre, which it plans to transform into a new social hub, with food, drink, social and business space for locals and visitors.It comes after the council administration was criticised for charging the trust £75,000 for the building.Poll: Do you think council should press on with CTLR project? At a council meeting last month, Highland ward councillors Xander McDade and Mike Williamson had put forward a proposal to sell the building to the trust for £1.

Highland Perthshire politicians are calling on people tempted to visit the region during the Easter break to stay away.

A new flood group set up in a Highland Perthshire town is setting out to improve the living conditions of local residents.

Inspectors slam Strathearn care home's coronavirus measures“The good weather has attracted people to these areas and informal camping will no doubt continue as we go through the summer months.“The time has come when we have to say enough is enough and introduce a by-law to restrict irresponsible activities.”Mr Fraser was backed by Cllr John Duff, who represents the Highland ward for the Scottish Conservatives.Murdo Fraser and Cllr John Duff’s wish to see action on the anti-social activities of a small minority follows weeks of SNP local councillor Mike Williamson interacting with concerned local residents who have dealt with the fallout at the ‘hooligan hotspots’ in Highland Perthshire.A post on the Facebook page Tay and Tummel Wild Camping