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SNP council leader quits both party and top job in 'shock' move

THE SNP leader of Perth and Kinross Council has quit both the party and his role at the head of the local authority ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025

Dozens of families to be rehomed and building demolished following fatal fire

DOZENS of families are to be rehomed, and a four-storey building has been earmarked for demolition following a fatal fire in Perth ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

Dundee deluges and Rangers getting righteous over a soggy Scottish pitch

In today’s Football Daily: soggy Scottish pitches and ‘no-nonsense centre-back’ Stuart Broad

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024

Development in Auchterarder will stop after councillors refuse A9 junction

Plans for a single - rather than dual - sliproad were refused after Perth and Kinross Council said it was not what was agreed with developers

Daily Record · Nov 30, 2022

Councillors agree to market Pitlochry car park site for lease

The committee had twice previously refused to offer Rie-Achan Road Car Park much to the disappointment of the McCallums who hoped to open a Thai restaurant in two train carriages there

Daily Record · Nov 21, 2022

Perth restaurant closes with building works on Perth City Hall blamed for putting off customers

The owner of Bistua said he has received no compensation for loss of business whilst building works take place directly outside the eatery

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

Almost 300 Ukrainian refugees are being hosted by Perth and Kinross residents

Language support has been expanded in local schools and property and disclosure checks are being carried out

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2022

Third takeaway unit approved despite Perth residents' objections

Councillors tried to move to refuse planning permission but were told over-provision was not a competent reason

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2022

SNP councillor Grant Laing looks set to become new leader of Perth and Kinross Council

All 40 ward members will meet for the first time since the local elections to determine the political structure of Perth and Kinross Council for the next five years

Daily Record · May 25, 2022

SNP secure backing to form minority administration in Perth and Kinross

PERTH and Kinross Council’s SNP group has secured the support needed to form a minority administration.

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2022