The impact of the COVID-19 crisis could cost Perth and Kinross Council £50 million. That was the message this week from the council’s chief executive Karen Reid, who addressed councillors at a virtual meeting on Monday.She said the total cost would be between £25m and £50m, depending on how long the crisis lasted.Family of tragic Perth man open up on their heartache a year on from his deathAnd she warned the impact of the pandemic would be felt long after the lockdown was lifted.
But she also said she felt Perth and Kinross was well placed to deal with the aftermath, with the council embarking on a programme of ‘recovery and renewal’ to overcome the financial impact.