Cases of COVID-19 have increased significantly across Scotland and Tayside in recent days – resulting in a renewed plea to citizens to go and get vaccinated when they are offered. The number of new cases has increased rapidly across Tayside and in particular in Dundee with the city continuing to have one of the […]
‘My Angus’ – Discover what’s on your doorstep!
Do you have an Angus business or organisation that relies on tourism? ‘My Angus’ is a week-long event for Angus residents to celebrate all that Angus has to offer. Originally planned to take place in March 2020, this event was cancelled due to Covid and has been rescheduled to take place in September 2021. It gives local […]
Working together to give Angus children a fun packed summer holiday
Families in Angus are set for a fun packed summer as Angus Council with over 36 local organisations and partnerships working together to offer opportunities and targeted support to children and young people during the summer holidays. The Summer Offer for Children and Young People funding from Scottish Government is for local authorities to build […]
People with lived experience have their say on stroke research
The Stroke Association, the UK’s leading stroke charity, is announcing the top 10 priorities for stroke research, uncovered by a rigorous study involving stroke survivors, carers and health and social care professionals in stroke. The charity’s new report – the first UK-wide project to map research priorities across the entire stroke care and treatment pathway – reveals where research can address the issues holding Stroke Association survivors back from rebuilding their lives after a devastating stroke. John […]
Angus Council wish safe and happy holidays to Angus pupils
With schools across Angus closing today (Thursday 24 June) for the summer holidays, Angus Council’s Children and Learning Convener, Cllr Derek Wann is sending an end of term message to pupils, parents, carers and staff. “I would like to wish all the pupils who are finishing school today the best of luck in the coming […]
Surge drop-in vaccination clinics for 18 to 29-year-olds in Tayside
Cases of COVID-19 across communities in Tayside are continuing to rise and therefore a number of surge vaccine clinics have been arranged for the few days for 18 to 29-year-olds. Anyone aged 18-29 who has not had their first Pfizer vaccine and does not have an appointment can drop in to: Caird Hall, Dundee: Thursday […]
ANDY’S MAN CLUB, ARBROATH
Andy’s Man Club is delighted to announce the opening of its 55th club! Andy’s Man Club Arbroath opens its doors for the first time at 7pm on Monday 5th July. This new group operates from Gayfield Park and is fully equipped to comply with any existing Covid-19 regulations. Andy’s Man Club operates 18+ male-only, peer-to-peer, […]
Drop-in vaccination clinics in Tayside
Pfizer Anyone aged 30-39 who has not had their first Pfizer vaccine or anyone who received their first Pfizer jab more than 8 weeks ago and does not have an appointment for their second can drop in to: Caird Hall, Dundee: Tuesday 22 – Sunday 27 June, 10am-6pm Dewars Centre, Perth: Tuesday 22 – Sunday 27 June, 10am-6pm […]
Angus Council renews commitment to reducing the impact of child poverty
Angus Council is set to renew their commitment to tackling child poverty in Angus when the committee meets on Thursday 24 June 2021 to approve the Joint Child Poverty Local Action Report 2021. The Angus Joint Child Poverty Local Action Plan 2021 is built upon the three drivers of poverty: income from employment reducing the […]
Cycling, walking and safer routes in Angus
A fund to help make travel safer and encourage residents to cycle and walk where they live is set to continue for the next 12 months. At the Angus Council committee on Thursday 24 June 2021, members will hear an update on the programme of projects funded in 2020/21 through the Cycling, Walking and Safer Routes […]