Fair, Sustainable Funding & Investment

Perth & Kinross Council can deliver fair, sustainable, and high-impact services by combining strategic investment, community partnerships, and innovative income generation. Key proposals:

1. Youth & Opportunity

• Skills hubs, training programs, and initiatives giving all young people a fair chance to succeed.

2. Economic Growth

• Affordable workspaces, co-working and maker spaces, and support for small businesses and entrepreneurship.

3. Green Energy & Sustainability

• Solar panels on council buildings, community renewable projects, and eco-tourism to generate income and protect the environment.

4. Community Assets & Volunteers

• Support “Take a Pride in Perth & Kinross Association”, “In Bloom” and local volunteers.
• Encourage seasonal events, heritage walks, and cultural activities that bring income and build community pride.

5. Council Services & Income

• Lease council land for community gardens, kiosks, or micro-renewables.
• Expand commercial waste/recycling for local businesses.
• Offer specialist services (tree maintenance, repairs) to neighbouring councils.
• Fair, smart parking: low-cost for residents, higher for visitors and EV charging.

6. Efficiency & Resource Use

• Reduce duplication and streamline administration.
• Expand digital self-service options.
• Prioritise funding for youth, economy, sustainability, and essential social care without diverting resources from other priorities.

Overall, these measures create opportunities, generate income, support sustainability, and empower communities while maintaining fairness and essential services.

• Fairness: Everyone has a chance to succeed based on effort and talent.
• Opportunity: Young people and local businesses get support to grow.
• Sustainability: Income generation and green initiatives protect the environment and council finances.
• Community Empowerment: Volunteers and local groups improve spaces and services, reducing reliance on the council while strengthening social cohesion.
• Efficiency: Smarter resource use ensures essential services are maintained without compromising priorities.

In short, these actions deliver high impact, long-term benefits, and financial sustainability, while reflecting the values of fairness, compassion, merit, and equal opportunity.