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It’s Child Poverty Week, Monday 7 October to Sunday 13 October 2024. Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing information and advice on our social media channels about the support available to help families struggling with income or money worries.

The Tayside Biodiversity Partnership has been shortlisted for a prestigious RSPB Nature of Scotland Community Initiative Award.

Families who qualify for free school meals based on financial criteria will receive a ‘Direct Payment’ of £24 to cover the October holiday period (10 days). This payment will be in bank accounts on, or around, Friday 4 October 2024.

Today (22 September 2024) sees the official opening of the building which will house the Monifieth Community Hub and Library, known as the Monifieth Activity Centre (MAC) by the trustee members of the Monifieth Community Resource Group (MCRG).

Anyone who keeps birds, even a single bird, must register on the Scottish Kept Birds Register (SKBR) by 1 December 2024. This is a legal requirement.Who needs to registerYou will need to register if you keep any type of bird, including:  

The Angus Council Administration Group today (10 September 2024) announced that at the group meeting last night, Cllr Bill Duff was elected as Leader of Angus Council.

As part of the Arbroath a Place For Everyone project, contractor Balfour Beatty is working with Angus Council to deliver benefits to the local community that will provide a positive social impact and a lasting legacy for the project.

Dundee and Angus College, in collaboration with Angus Council, has launched the Angus Business Skills Fund, a strategic initiative designed to drive local economic growth by supporting Angus-based businesses in upskilling their workforce.

As the season change and at the start of autumn, Angus Council has today 3 September 2024 allocated uncommitted reserves towards the cost of storm damage from earlier this year, and just over £0.5m to prepare for weather events in the coming months.

Angus Council are inviting third sector organisations to apply for grants to deliver short term projects aimed at supporting adults living in Angus to progress in work.

Angus Council are inviting residents to have their say on eight Woodland Management Plans for various woodlands across Angus. Woodland Management Plans are a tool to identify issues, opportunities and develop a possible work plan – subject to funding. All to enhance our woodlands, for the benefit of residents and the environment.

Improvements to National Cycle Network Route in Angus Officially Opened Monday 19 August saw the official opening of significant improvements to two sections of National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 1 in Angus, enhancing safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.

Angus Council has today Friday 16 August launched an internal investigation and reported itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office due to a serious data protection breach.

As we welcome the start of a new school year, Angus Council’s Convener of Family, Education and Justice, Cllr Lynne Devine extends a warm welcome to children, young people, parents/carers and school staff.

Angus Council is seeking views on proposed changes at Carnoustie Golf Links. These changes affect who will manage and operate the golf courses at Carnoustie.  Access for local golfers will continue to be protected.

We have received notice of strike action from Unite the Union which will affect our waste services. This strike action relates to a national dispute ov

Over £55,000 has been awarded to create opportunities to increase motorhome provisions in Angus. Funded by Scottish Government’s Rural Community-Led Local Development Fund 2023/24, part of the Scottish Rural Development Programme, enhanced motorhome holiday opportunities are being enabled across the region.

With young people formally receiving their SQA exam results tomorrow (Tuesday 6 August), Convener of Family, Education and Justice Committee, Cllr Lynne Devine extends her best wishes to those eagerly awaiting their results:

Angus Council’s Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) Start and Grow Business Grant Scheme is now live. Funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, grants ranging between £500 - £7,000 are available to eligible businesses to offer financial support under six key themes:

At an Angus Council Special meeting on Thursday 1 August, councillors will be asked to consider updated proposals which have been developed by Carnoustie Golf Links Management Committee (CGLMC) regarding future arrangements for golf provision in Carnoustie.

The Arbroath A Place For Everyone project is currently progressing well and is on schedule as we complete week 16 of the 77 weeks of main works traffic management. 

Today (Friday 12 July) saw the topping out ceremony for the new Monifieth Learning Campus, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the £66.5M building.

We’re thrilled to announce that the new sections of the NCN1 at Monifieth and Carnoustie are now complete, in time for the summer holidays!

It’s Alcohol Awareness Week (1-7 July 2024), a week for people to think and talk about the effects of alcohol harm and to highlight support available for people experiencing problems with alcohol and/or drugs. Are you looking to increase your awareness or find out how you can support someone experiencing problems with alcohol and/or drugs or looking for advice yourself, there’s training, information and events on next week you might be interested in.

This summer, the children of Whitehills Primary School invite families and friends to embark on an adventure through Forfar by taking part in their new fun Ice Cream Trail.

As the school year ends on Friday 29 June, Angus Council’s Convener of Family, Education and Justice, Cllr Lynne Devine, extends warm wishes for a safe and happy summer holiday to all children, young people, teachers and staff at Angus schools.

Families who qualify for free school meals based on financial criteria will receive a payment of £76.80 to cover the Summer holidays (32 days). This payment will be in bank accounts on, or around, Friday 28 June 2024.

Children at Newbigging Primary School in Angus have been the first to try out an exciting new forest school programme from ANGUSalive aimed at enhancing young people’s connection with nature by using local woodland areas to get involved in outdoor activities and fostering resilience through outdoor learning and play.

Angus Council are inviting residents, landlords and businesses to have their say on the Draft Angus Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and Delivery Plan.The Angus Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy is a long-term strategic framework for:

We are pleased to offer our Summer Holiday Food & Fun 2024 programme, working with 38 services throughout Angus. There are a range of activities available to children and families. Working with ANGUSalive, we also have free-swimming sessions for adults and children (booking required).