Perth and Kinross Council

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⚠️ TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CHANGE: Drainage work on the M90 near Balmanno Hill in @PerthandKinross. 🚧 24/7 lane 2 restrictions will be in place. 🗓️ From Sunday 22nd March to Friday 17th April. 📍 At the Dron bend, approximately five kilometres north of Glenfarg. @trafficscotland

Thank you for your patience while we navigated this uncertain situation.

All schools will now be open on Thursday 19 March and Wednesday 25 March 2026 as normal. Following negotiations between Scottish Government, COSLA and the Trade Unions, EIS has announced that it is suspending all planned industrial action in relation to the national dispute.

From tonight (Fri 13 March 2026) for 16 weeks we're piloting an out of hours crisis support service for North Perthshire residents on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 8pm to 2am. Call or text 07917 243389. Further details here: bit.ly/3P5smez

Don't drink alcohol and cycle near water. It is not worth the risk. Learn how to stay safe when around Scotland's waterways by learning the Water Safety Code. tinyurl.com/3d29yz9m #DrowningPrevention

It's #KinshipCarersWeek 2026 this week - look out for Perth Bridge and St Paul's illuminated in blue and green tonight and tomorrow night to mark the vital role they play for many children and young people in Perth and Kinross. More info: bit.ly/4qZ4nuP

#DidYouKnow almost 200 children & young people in Perth and Kinross are looked after by kinship carers? In #KinshipCarersWeek (9 -15 March) we’re highlighting how vital these carers can be for children unable to live with their birth parents. More info: bit.ly/4qZ4nuP

@Sadie44689664 Great to hear this, we'll pass on your appreciation to the team!

@PerthandKinross big shout out to Perth & Kinross Building Standards for their excellent service and prompt response to my enquiry. Thank you.

🛠️ Lining & stud work on sections of the A9 between Inveralmond Roundabout & Blackford junction. 🗓️ Monday 2nd to Wednesday 18th March. 🚧 Overnight road closures & convoy. ⌚️ Between 7.30pm & 6.30am. 🔗 Full traffic management & diversion info: bit.ly/4rzmkB8

Alternative route for vehicles during this temporary closure is High Street – South Methven Street – South Street - Scott Street.

@gaelforce_ Hi, sorry to hear this. We'll pass on the information to the relevant Council service for attention.

@PerthandKinross Practice what you preach - assuming you’ll pay the fine of £100? Unable to pass safely today.

See pkc.gov.uk/asap for more information and how to report a concern. You may also find this short video of interest: bit.ly/3OiFNaF 4/4

If you’re worried about an adult who is vulnerable or may be at risk, please report your concerns. Letting us, the Police or NHS Tayside know if something doesn’t seem right could make all the difference and help a vulnerable adult be protected from harm and abuse. 3/4

In National Adult Support and Protection Week 2026, it’s important to be aware of the impact of financial harm on vulnerable adults. 1/4

🛠️ Resurfacing on the A90 westbound between Dundee and Longforgan. 🗓️ Sunday 22nd February to Sunday 1st March. 🚧 Overnight convoy. ⌚️ 7.30pm to 6.30am. 📍 From 80m west of the BP garage to 700m before the Longforgan off slip. 🔗 Full work info: bit.ly/3OmaDPA

The diversion route is via the U44 local road, Castle Brae and the A85 trunk road. We apologise for any inconvenience this closure may cause. 2/2

It has been necessary to close the U44 local road in Ruthvenfield this afternoon, Monday 9 February 2026, from the junction with Bleachers Way, Huntingtowerfield to the junction with Grey Row. Ruthvenfield due to emergency road repair works. 1/2

The following roads have reopened this morning: A922 Muirs Kinross B954 Meigle to Alyth Thank you.