Angus Council

Mr Swinney heard from residents about the difficulties faced by the community following Storm Babet.

First Minister hears first-hand of Storm Babet's impact on Brechin

Engineered sandbags have been placed at some of the dunes’ most vulnerable areas.

Montrose coastal erosion measures up for consultation

Convener Bill Duff said that reversing the decision would set a precedent.

Carnoustie railway line Airbnb caravan bid misses out on planning appeal

Councillors passed the budget at a full council meeting on Thursday. (Google Maps)

11% council tax hike approved as Angus Council sets budget

Councillor Bill Duff.

Council leader holds back on possible council tax rise

The survey is open now.

Survey opens on experiences of Angus taxi services

Councillor Lloyd Melville.

Councillor warns of local authority's £5m burden to meet National Insurance cont...

​Alison Nolan is appealing for investment in the county’s library service to continue. (Pic: Nick Mailer)

Plea to council to keep investing in Angus's library service

The increase was agreed at a housing committee meeting this week.

Angus Council tenants' 5.2% rent hike approved

Monifieth High School teachers and young people who were involved in the launch of the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology.

Monifieth High’s book launch celebrates classics​

​The council, and Blue Badge holders, are asking drivers to show more consideration.

Drivers urged to curb selfish parking habits - 'laziness is not a disability'

Airlie Primary School Reading School Committee - Back - Heather, Lochryn, teacher Mrs Sharpe. Front - Esmay, Aonghus

Gold award for readers at Airlie Primary School

The proposal was paused at the recent ​Family, Education and Justice committee meeting.

Councillors pause children's care home scheme for service review

​The event will be held at Forfar Indoor Sports on Monday. (Google Maps)

Forfar drop-in event to highlight the benefits of ultra-fast broadband

​Fiona Campbell, CEO of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers.

Figures reveal economic impact of short-term lets

​The next major step in the proposals could be taken later this month. (Google Maps)

Major shake-up of famous golf links could be weeks away

Kinpurnie Tower. (Allan Anderson/Google Maps)

Two holiday pods planned for Angus farmland

The Angus Engineering initiative recently visited Muirfield Primary School in Arbroath. Picutred are some of the ​P5 pupils who took part, with Rachel Gordon from Dundee Science Centre.

New partnership initiative to encourage new generation of engineers

​Councillors gave the plans unanimous approval.

Luxury homes bid for Forfar nursery site approved

Councillors gave the plans unanimous approval. (Google Maps)

Housing plan for former Angus Council office approved

The application will be considered by councillors on Tuesday.

Bid for seven new luxury homes on Forfar nursery site set for approval

The building would be converted into 19 apartments. (Google Maps)

Housing plan for former Angus Council office recommended for approval

"Interactions with services like the NHS or council-run operations are overwhelmingly positive for most people." (Google Maps)

Holyrood Notes - A ‘thank you’ for delivering services

Pictured are committee members Douglas Brunton, Lynne Lyon, Brian Souter. Marjory MacDonald, Helen Brunton, Robert Galloway, Julie Galloway and Ken McDonald. (Wallace Ferrier)

Group aims to buy village church for local community

​Bill Duff is council leader while Brian Boyd has left the administration.

New council leader elected by administration

L-R: Susan Stewart, Caledonia Housing Association’s Neighbourhood Officer, Naomi and Scott Shelton, tenants.​

New development has welcomed first tenants

​Inglis Memorial Hall is one of Edzell’s best known landmarks. (Google Maps)

Angus Council pledges £320k towards ‘urgent’ repairs of listed buildings

​The new premises will open in Forfar this Sunday. (Google Maps)

New cycle recycling centre to open in Forfar this weekend

​Depute Provost Linda Clark (right) is pictured with Madame Lucille Batailler and Mayor Regis Batailler.

Letham welcomes twinning friends in latest visit

Carnoustie - Championship Course.

Angus Council is seeking views on proposed changes at Carnoustie Golf Links.

​Council leader Councillor Beth Whiteside.

Angus Council leader resigns after considering her position with the local autho...

​The proposals would see the Carnoustie Golf Hotel and the golf courses managed together. (Google Maps)

Future of golf provision in Carnoustie to be discussed by council

Angus Council provides school clothing grants for primary and secondary pupils.

Clothing grants available for pupils returning to school

Pictured at the Inch Pavilion and bowling green.(l-r) are Linda Cooper, owner of The Flower Pavilion; Donna Grove-White, owner of Roamer Coffee Company and Tom Hutchison.

Pledge to maintain former bowling green’s community role

​Pictured (l-r) are Katie King, Cerys Reid, Lily May, Meah Grant, Leon Robertson, Kyle Fairgrieve, Sean Hay, Liam Gowans and Lily Yorke. (Pic: Dundee & Angus College)

Graduation for pilot project’s first students

​David and Lily are pictured with their guests, including son Gordon and Lilly’s sister Isobel. (Wallace Ferrier)

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​Volunteers from the SSEN/Balfour Beatty team with Andover pupils.

Planting project giving pollinators a local boost

Councillors agreed the funding proposals this week.

Angus set to benefit from £500k in extra funding for road maintenance

The proposed deal will now be taken to full council.

Pavilion and bowling green sale hits hurdle

Angus Council has been offered just over £200,000 by Montrose Port Authority.

Sale of pavilion and bowling green is set to take a step forward

The former Dewar House office building in Arbroath. (Google Maps)

Plans for 20 new flats in former Angus Council office building

Stephen Kerr, Scottish Conservative candidate for Angus and Perthshire Glens

Council urged to keep ‘tattie holidays’ as they are to allow for cheaper breaks

The team raised awareness about the importance of fostering, as well as money for charity.

Fostering team raises over £500 for children’s charity

Angus Council’s fostering team held a charity bake sale recently, during Foster Care Fortnight, to support a local children’s charity and raise awareness of the...

Councillors have given the green light to ​an 18-month search to find a potential new owner.

Councillors approve 18-month search to find new owner for Angus Council’s Forfar...

The solar farm, near Fowlis, will feature around 150,000 panels.

Controversial Berryhill solar farm seeks two-year extension

Angus Council headquarters at Orchardbank in Forfar. (Google Maps)

Council reveals plans to sell off its Forfar HQ

Pictured are Angus Provost Brian Boyd, Angus Council’s Chief Executive Kathryn Lindsay and union representatives beside the new memorial bench.

New bench unveiled in memory of workers

​The month-long programme includes a variety of activities, including buggy walks.

Month-long programme promoting walks for health and happiness

The historic building was reduced to rubble and the site has lain since the hotel was destroyed by fire in 2006. (Google Maps)

Arbroath Starbucks heading back to planning committee

An initial three-year investment plan and 10-year vision for Arbroath must be submitted by November 1.

Ad Feature £20m Arbroath town board falls at first hurdle

Some of the young people from Brechin High School who took part in the tree planting are pictured with Lesley Lindsay from Scotia Homes (yellow jacket), Fiona Lawrence, Brechin High School Head Teacher (front row green jacket) and Lil Black (blue jacket front row), Brechin High School Rural Studies and volunteers.

Pupils take first step to develop school and community garden

​The proposals for Invertay House received unanimous approval from councillors.

Housing plan for former Monifieth school approved

The award ceremony will be held in the Webster Theatre on May 3.

Awards will put young people in the spotlight

The building has been standing vacant since 2016.

Proposals to turn a former school into housing

The Queen's Close shelter has been empty since a fatal fire occurred there in 2007. (Google Maps)

Bid to covert unused homeless hostel into aparthotel recommended for approval

Pictured at the sod-cutting ceremony are (l-r) Tom Truesdale, Councillor Beth Whiteside, Councillor Serena Cowdy, Carole Patrick, Craig Cameron and Keith Mcdonald.

Arbroath’s £14m active travel scheme finally gets spades in the ground

​Cumberland Close in Kirriemuir. (Google Maps)

Consultation on bid to change Kirrie street name

Councillors unanimously agreed the allocation of the cash. (Google Maps)

Row breaks out over £250,000 response to Storm Babet

The cash is set to be released from Angus Council’s general fund to help meet immediate costs of the damage caused by Storm Babet. (Wallace Ferrier)

£250,000 set to be released by council for emergency storm relief

Road remain closed across Angus, with drivers being warned to take heed of closure signs. (Wallace Ferrier)

Road closures remain in place as weather warning extended

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​The Crawford Architecture team celebrates the formation of the employee ownership trust at their office in Montrose. (Pic: Jonathan Addie)

Montrose firm makes move to become and employee ownership trust

Glamis Castle general manager Steven Cumming (right) receives the award from Stephen Cotter of CIE Tours. (Pic:Michal Wachucik/Abermedia)

Glamis Castle rated best experience for fifth year

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