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Council leader accused of embezzlement steps down for ‘personal reasons’

Grant Laing also left the SNP, and will continue to serve Perth and Kinross as an independent councillor.

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025

SNP council leader quits after being charged with embezzlement

An SNP council leader resigned after being charged with embezzlement, it has emerged ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025

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

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…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2024

Council leader believes £27 million museum has to be the driver to change things for Perth

Council leader Grant Laing wants the revamped Perth City Hall to be the driver that will attract visitors to the Fair City

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

Perth and Kinross Council leader to seek meeting with UHI principal over Perth college cuts

Potential course cuts and up to 50 job losses in Perth - as the University of the Highlands and Islands makes £3 million savings - have been described as "disastrous"

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

Work on new £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre gets under way

The modern design will replace the current 41-year-old building and provide state-of-the-art leisure facilities

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

Perth and Kinross public get first peek at new £27.2 million Perth Museum as boarding comes down

The former Perth City Hall will showcase the Stone of Destiny which will be on display from spring 2024

Daily Record · May 26, 2023

Calls for Dunkeld and Birnam safety measures in A9 dualling planning

Councillors have tabled a strongly worded motion requesting Perth and Kinross council leader Grant Laing writes to the Scottish Transport Minister calling for deliverance of greatly improved road safety measures on the yet-to-be dualled section of the A9 near Dunkeld.

Daily Record · May 12, 2023

Grand National Winner Corach Rambler's trainers to be granted the Freedom of the City of Perth

Perth and Kinross Council has unanimously agreed to offer the Freedom of Perth to Lucinda Russell and Peter Scudamore on behalf of Corach Rambler and the entire team

Daily Record · May 11, 2023