Angus Council

22/05/2026

Protect the Cairngorms National Park. No flame, no spark 🔥

From 1 April until 30 September, fires and barbecues are banned across the Cairngorms National Park under a new byelaw, with a maximum fine of £500.

The reason for this is simple: to protect the precious landscapes, communities and rare wildlife against the increasing threat of wildfires.

Enjoy your visit to this spectacular place and help to look after it for generations to come by spreading the word 💚

Find out more at https://orlo.uk/0Yo7E

21/05/2026

Are you aged 16 - 25 and living in an Angus Council tenancy? We want to hear from you.

Angus Council Housing Service is looking at better ways to connect with young tenants - and your views can help shape how we do this.

Graeme Hodge, our Tenant Participation Officer, is keen to speak with young people aged 16 - 25 who are tenants or living in an Angus Council home. It’s nothing formal - just a relaxed chat about what matters to you and how we can improve our services for young people.

Your feedback will play a key role in helping us engage more effectively with young tenants in the future.

👉 Interested in sharing your thoughts? Get in touch with Graeme at [email protected]

21/05/2026

Non-Domestic Rates Bills were issued from 9 April 2026 and we want to let you know about the new rates relief that are now in effect.
Businesses in retail and leisure could be eligible for up to 15% rates relief from their annual rates bill. This relief will be available for three years from 2026-27 to 2028-29.
Retail and Leisure Rates Relief – for businesses with a rateable value of up to and including £100,000 which operate in the following categories, may be eligible:

• bed and breakfast accommodation or guest house
• camping site
• caravan
• caravan site
• chalet, holiday hut and bothy
• self-catering holiday accommodation (short-term let licence is required)
• timeshare accommodation
• market (e.g. auction house)
• retail shop
• leisure (e.g. cinema, gym or tourist attraction)
• service providers (e.g. hair & beauty)
• massage parlour or health spa
• funeral parlour
• travel agency
• meeting, event or activity space (e.g. venue for hire for events or activities)
• use as a facility for youth organisations (scout hut)

If your business is already in receipt of 100% relief, for example, 100% Small Business Bonus, you should not apply for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure relief.

This relief will also be capped at a maximum of £110,000 per ratepayer.

To apply for relief, please go to our dedicated webpages at https://orlo.uk/jsl2L and complete the online application.

20/05/2026

We know that finding the right trader can be a big worry. We've all heard stories about cowboy builders, dodgy workmen and rip-off merchants.

That's why Angus Trusted Trader are here to help you find honest and reliable traders who commit to doing a good job for a fair price.

Find a reputable trader that has been vetted by Trading Standards: https://orlo.uk/h2mqs

20/05/2026

Spring has well and truly sprung - new beginnings for nature and wildlife... and perhaps a new beginning for your career?

We have some new career opportunities here at Angus Council. You can find out more details about all the roles below and more at MyJobScotland - https://orlo.uk/AIxE4

🌻 Waste Management Inspector, Bruce House Arbroath
🌻 PT Pedagogy, Arbroath High School
🌻 Teacher (Additional Support Needs) Forfar Academy
🌻 Sports Advisor, Forfar Community Campus
🌻 Roads Supervisor, Kirriemuir
🌻 Administrative Assistant, Carnoustie High School
🌻 Business and Community Support Worker, Forfar Academy
🌻 Development Officer, Protecting People, Angus House Forfar

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20/05/2026

The Angus International Community Café has been recognised with a prestigious Heart of the Community Award by Voluntary Action Angus, celebrating the incredible dedication of its volunteers.

What began as a heartfelt effort by local residents to reach out and welcome new Scots to the community has blossomed into a thriving, user-led space.

Bringing people together to foster true community cohesion and mutual understanding, the café has achieved fantastic attendance and created a vital environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.

This award is a wonderful testament to the power of community integration and beautifully reinforces the genuine, enduring warmth of the Angus welcome.

For more information on our Resettlement and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) check out our website - https://orlo.uk/W7l1v

20/05/2026

Last Friday, our Resettlement Team took part in the 'Are You Okay' walking sports event to help celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, at Station Park Forfar with Forfar Community Football Trust and ANGUSalive Sport & Leisure

Our teams were made up of six young Afghan girls who have settled in Angus, as well as Wellbeing Champions from Angus Council.

The girls took part in rugby, cricket and football, as well as experiencing the opportunity to be part of other group activities.

The theme of this year campaign was 'Action' which is very apt for the families that the Resettlement Team work. It takes a great deal of strength for these families to adapt to their new homes and especially the young Afghan girls who are embracing sport for the first time since arriving almost three years ago.

The 'Are you okay' campaign proves that in sport, language doesn’t matter. You don’t need perfect English to feel part of a team. A simple pass, a smile, a shared win – that’s the connection. ♥️

19/05/2026

Notice of By-election for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry Constituency

A by-election will be held on Thursday 18 June 2026 for a Member of Parliament to serve the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry Constituency.

Nomination papers can be obtained from the offices of the Returning Officer, Election Office, Digital Reprographics Unit, Sylvie Way, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar from Wednesday 20 May (between 10am and 4pm) up to Friday 22 May, no later than 4pm.

If you live in the constituency and are not registered to vote, applications to do so must be received by the relevant Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday 1 June. Applications can be made at https://orlo.uk/IS1pP

Further voter details, including information about postal and proxy votes can be found on our dedicated UK Parliamentary by-election webpages https://orlo.uk/hEfmf .

As this is an election to serve as a member of the UK Parliament, voter ID WILL be required to vote in person at this by-election.

19/05/2026

Non-Domestic Rates Bills were issued from 9 April 2026 and we want to let you know about the new rates relief that are now in effect.

Hospitality businesses could receive up to 40% rates relief from their annual rates bill.

This relief will be available for three years from 2026-27 to 2028-29.

Hospitality Rates Relief – for businesses with a Rateable Value of up to and including £100,000 and which operate in the following categories, may be eligible:

• Hotel or hostel
• live music venue Hospitality relief
• public house or nightclub
• restaurant (including any café, coffee shop, bistro, fast food restaurant or snack bar that is so used)

If your business is already in receipt of 100% relief, for example with a 100% Small Business Bonus, you should not apply for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure relief.
This relief will also be capped at a maximum of £110,000 per ratepayer.
To apply for relief, please go to our dedicated webpages at https://orlo.uk/5HvSH and complete the online application.

19/05/2026

Angus Council Housing Service Drop-In Sessions

Got a question about your Angus Council tenancy or housing application, or need information, advice or support with anything housing related?

Our Housing Officers from the Montrose/Brechin Community Housing Team will be in Brechin on Wednesday 20 May 2026 for an open Housing Drop In Session.

You can come along for:

• Advice about your Angus Council tenancy
• Help with a housing application and bidding
• Help register with Housing online, log a repair or sign up to pay your rent by Direct debit
• Support with rent arrears
• A chat about your housing options or next steps

Location: The Crickety, Brechin, DD9 7EB

Who can attend: Angus Council tenants, or anyone needing housing advice or support with a housing application

Staff attending: 2 Housing Officers from the Montrose/Brechin Community Housing Team.

Format: Informal, friendly, no appointment needed, just drop-in.

For more information, Email: [email protected] or our contact centre on 03452 777 778

19/05/2026

Holiday Food & Fun: Funding Applications Now Open!

We’re looking for applications for funding to run fun activities for children, young people and families during the school holidays. Activities should:
- support the work of Planet Youth by strengthening young people’s connections to their families and community
- help families access fun activities
- support local businesses and organisations where possible.

Visit our website for guidance and the application form https://orlo.uk/SkaT9
Deadline for applications is Monday 25 May at 5pm.