Perth & Kinross Council tenants

We want to hear from tenants about how you want to see your rent money invested in homes and housing services.

It’s very important that we understand what matters most to tenants when it comes to spending money on housing services, new homes, repairs, your neighbourhoods and housing improvements. A consultation has now been launched so you can give us your views.

People can take part on the Council’s Consultation Hub - consult.pkc.gov.uk/communities/spending-to-improve-housing-services/

If you receive a paper copy of On The House magazine through the post we will include a consultation form. You can complete the form and return it to us in the envelope provided.

Everyone who takes part has the chance to win one of four £50 shopping vouchers.

Feedback on the results will be provided at the Summer Tenant Conference event for tenants on Thursday June 25, where people will have the chance to ask Housing Managers questions on spending priorities.

Your comments, suggestions and ideas will allow us to develop some rent level options for next year to deliver on your priorities, and tenants will vote on these options later this year.

Please take a few minutes to tell us what you want to see your rent money spent on.

The consultation is open until Monday 8 June.

Summer is almost here, and you may be thinking about doing some work on your garden.

If you're thinking of building a fence, shed or outhouse at your property you should check you don't need permission.

Please do a quick check with your Locality Housing Team by calling 01738 476000 (option 2).

Thank you.

The Spring 2026 edition of On The House, the magazine for Perth and Kinross Council tenants, is now available to read online at www.pkc.gov.uk/onthehouse.

The magazine is packed full of the latest news about your housing services and neighbourhood, and we hope you enjoy it.

It also contains information about a survey that has been launched to ask tenants how you think we should be spending your rent money on housing services.

You can take part in the survey and have the chance to win one of four £50 shopping vouchers on our Consultation Hub - consult.pkc.gov.uk/communities/spending-to-improve-housing-services/.

Estate-Based Initiatives (EBI) scheme - Stanley

Tenants in Stanley met on Friday 22 May to discuss potential improvements to their local area as part of our EBI scheme.

These walkabouts give residents the opportunity to share ideas and help shape improvements in their neighbourhood.

To find out more about upcoming EBI walkabouts in your area and how to get involved, visit www.pkc.gov.uk/EBI

Perth and Kinross Council is carrying out some work to find out how energy efficient our homes are. This will allow us to plan for any work required to improve the efficiency of your home, helping to keep your energy bills as low as possible and reducing our carbon footprint.

If your home has been identified as one where an energy efficiency assessment will be carried out, you will soon receive a letter from us.

The process of gathering the information will take no longer than an hour. The work will be undertaken by a fully qualified contractor, and they will require access to all rooms within your home to gather the required information about the windows and heating etc.

Appointment will be made at a time that suits tenants. If you are chosen please ensure that access is provided to your home at the agreed appointment time.

Thank you.

You can now apply for tenancy permissions online through our MyPKC portal.

This new process is designed for your convenience, allowing you to submit applications from the comfort of your home, eliminating the need for paper forms.

Permissions you can apply for include:

-Keeping a pet
-Constructing a path or driveway
-Erecting a fence
-Put up a structure, such as a garage, shed or greenhouse
-Running a business from home
-Installing a CCTV camera (including video doorbells)
-Installing laminate flooring
-Aerial or satellite dish
-Making other alterations or improvements
-Adding an electric vehicle charge point
-Any other change/improvement

Submit your application at my.pkc.gov.uk/service/Housing_tenancy_permissions___apply

The instruction manuals for our most commonly used central heating systems and boilers are now available on our website: www.pkc.gov.uk/heatingsystems

You can check what equipment your home is fitted with and then download the operating manual.

If you have an issue with condensation dampness or mould in your home you can ask for a free sensor that can help tackle the problem.

The small sensors are connected to an external wi-fi service and can help identify:

• When mould and damp might start to be a problem in your home
• When ventilation in your home can be improved
• When air quality could be improved
• If you are using your heating efficiently.

You can use a free smartphone app to monitor your home. Issues will be flagged up by the system and the Council will be on hand to help solve any problems.

Many household mould issues are caused by a build-up of condensation, poor ventilation and heating, and we can look at ways these can be improved for you.

The sensors only take minutes to install and can help to improve the health of you and your family.
If you’re interested in a free install then please call us on 01738 475000.