Comrie Cancer Shop now accepting donations
We are delighted to let you all know as from tomorrow we are able to accept donations again. There is a slight change in the procedure, all donations are welcome to Hut 43 at Cultybraggan camp on Mondays between 1pm-4pm only. Unfortunately we cannot accept donations...
New Social Group for people with a visual impairment
VisionPK provides a range of specialist services for those who are visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing. A couple of years ago Vision PK carried out a consultation with our visually impaired clients, volunteers and staff. People responding expressed a need for...
Water Safety – Stay Safe
Water Safety Scotland urges the public to be safe around water Water Safety Scotland (WSS) is urging the public to stay safe around Scotland’s waterways during the current heatwave. As temperatures continue to stay high, WSS is calling on people to follow the Water...
National Rural Crime Campaign Launched
A new rural crime campaign was launched this week in conjunction with Crimestoppers, Network Rail and Police Scotland at Balloch, Loch Lomond. The effects of rural crime can be devastating, with criminal gangs exploiting local wildlife, environment and communities,...
Field of Refuge Parking Closure
As you may be aware, the Council has been developing the detailed proposals for theabove flood scheme and will be carrying out enabling works over the remainder of thisyear. Details of the scheme proposals and enabling works are available on theCouncil’s website at...
Affordable Housing in Comrie
Affordable housing is becoming a major issue in many Scottish communities, including Comrie. A local Comrie resident, Aisling Brady, arranged an initial meeting with PKC and the Community Housing Trust (CHT) to look at how we, as a community, might be able to...
Comrie Community Council Monthly Meeting 14th July 2022
The next Comrie Community Council meeting will be held in the Library of the Royal Hotel on Thursday July 14th 2022 at 7.00 pm. All are welcome to attend. The Agenda for the meeting :
Let’s Do Net Zero Community Buildings Fund
Achieving net zero means we all need to take action. The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) is here to support communities to engage with, participate in and benefit from the energy transition to net zero. The new Let’s Do Net Zero...
Comrie Cancer Shop – June Donations
Another marvellous month! Due to all your amazing support throughout the month of June the following two charities will be receiving a donation £2500.00 to Beatsons Cancer Charity. £2500.00 to Traction Throat Cancer Support.
Young Carers Grant
£54,937 PAID TO YOUNG CARERS IN PERTH & KINROSS The Young Carer’s Grant, a payment which is unique to Scotland, has paid out £1.8m in vital support for young carers across Scotland since its introduction in October 2019 and Mr Jim Fairlie MSP, Member of the...
Forestry and Land Scotland Communities Strategy Consultation
The Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have launched a 12 week consultation on its Draft Communities Strategy for Scotland’s National Forests and Land on 31 May 2022. Forestry and Land Scotland is the Scottish Government agency responsible for managing the public...
Local Police Bulletin – Perth and Kinross – 15th June 2022
Online Webcam Extortion Webcam Extortion is a term given to demands made for monies or other favours which involve the use of a chat application, the internet and a webcam. Webcam Extortion can happen when people establish new online relationships with people they...
Comrie Flood Scheme – Latest Update
PKC have provided an update on the flood prevention work which is being carried out in teh village. PKC have a new Project Manager for the scheme – Martine Blake The Council’s consulting engineers, Sweco, continue to progress the detailed design of the scheme, which...
Scam Share Bulletin and CyberScotland Bulletin – 9th June 2022
The Scam Share Bulletin from Trading Standards Scotland includes the following topics: Recently Reported Scams Energy Bill Rebate Scams Boiler Check Scams Doorstep Scams – Utilities Investment Scams Online Scams / Campaigns Child Safety Week Dangerous Electrical...
Auchingarrich – Guess the Tortoise Birthday!
Up at Auchingarrich wildlife park we are trying to raise money for NSPCC, so we have guess the birthday of the tortoise to win him. He’s big and beautiful. Maybe locals could pop up just to enter?
Comrie Primary School & Nursery Summer Fair
Comrie Primary School and Nursery Summer Fair in the school grounds on Saturday 18th June from 10-12. All the money raised supports the school and nursery,
Digital Participation Consultation
Perth & Kinross Council are seeking views on digital participation - by this we mean access to the internet and using digital technology. The Council are keen to understand levels of access across the Council area, the barriers to this, and what could be done to...
Comrie Community Council Monthly Meeting 9th June 2022
The next Comrie Community Council meeting will be held in the Library of the Royal Hotel on Thursday June the 9th 2022 at 7.00 pm. All are welcome to attend. The Agenda for the meeting :
Litter at Comrie Primary
Over the past few weeks the staff and pupils of Comrie Primary have been coming back to school on a Monday morning to find a lot of mess in our school playground. It's been clear that groups of people are using the space to eat takeaway food but leaving their litter...
Strathearn Marathon – Sunday 12th June
Strathearn Marathon 2022 Information Preparations are nearly complete for the 2022 Strathearn Marathon this Sunday (12th June), and we have some additional information for you about the race. Registration and Start • The race starts and finishes at Cultybraggan Camp...