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All the latest political news in Perth and Kinross.
Murdo Fraser slams “sustained neglect” of policing in Tayside
Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser has criticised the SNP for what he describes as their “sustained neglect” of policing in Tayside.
Councillors call for Conservation Area Reform
Conservative Councillors Noah Khogali and Angus Forbes call for Conservation Area Reform.
2,890 Families in Perth and Kinross to receive child payment increase
The Scottish Child Payment has been increased from £20 to £25 per week per child, meaning 2890 families in Perth and Kinross are set to receive a boost to their household incomes from the Scottish Government.
10,600 families in Perthshire will receive cost of living payments this year
Over 8 million households in the UK will get a cash payment from July 2022 to ease cost of living pressures.
First minister proposes second independence referendum vote next October
The Scottish Government is planning up an independence bill ready for October 2023, people living in Scotland will vote once again.
Stagecoach makes U-turn on £1.9bn proposal
Stagecoach says its directors unanimously voted to withdraw from recommending the National Express takeover.
John Swinney meets with Ukraine volunteers
Perthshire North MSP, Mr John Swinney, has visited a donation site to meet with volunteers organising a local Ukraine humanitarian effort.
Scottish Conservatives calls for harsher fly-tipping penalties
Murdo Fraser wants to increase the current fixed penalty imposed from its current threshold of £200.
Murdo Fraser MSP urges SNP Government to clarify the completion date of the A9 dualling scheme between Perth and Inverness
Murdo Fraser MSP has expressed his frustration with the SNP Government due to them failing to provide any clarity on when the A9 dualling scheme between Perth and Inverness will be completed.
220 job losses at OVO Energy in Perth
The energy company today (Tuesday) announced that there would be 222 of its Perth employees taking voluntary redundancy, with the remainder of the staff working from home.