⚠️ Recycling centre closures - our recycling centres will be closed tomorrow, Sunday 25 October 🚗 Don't travel unless you have to and if you do, please check your route and take care 📰 We’ll provide further updates tomorrow if there are any further disruptions to services
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There are two new weather warnings for this weekend - Yellow Wind now becoming an Amber warning from 9pm on Saturday 25 October until 9pm on Sunday, plus Yellow Rain warning 9pm Sat - 3pm Sunday. The flood alert is no longer in place. Please do not make unnecessary journeys.
The UK Government launched its Be Ready website today encouraging people to prepare for emergencies. Ready Scotland (link in the first comment) provides advice specific to Scotland. With the weather forecast in mind, it’s worth a look. Avoid travel unless necessary and stay safe.
⚠️ Angus roadwork and road closure information ⚠️ Stay up to date with the latest road closures and roadwork information in Angus and plan your journey for the week ahead: https://orlo.uk/4Tqv5
Following the Met office Storm Boelo amber weather warning for wind, all recycling centres across Angus will be CLOSED on SUNDAY 25 October for the safety of customers and staff. They will be open as usual on Saturday 24 October. #ReadyScotland #StormBoelo
The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for wind for areas including Angus from 9pm 24/10 - 9pm 25/10. Storm Austen also brings a Yellow warning for rain today, with the chance of some travel disruption and flooding in places. More details here: https://orlo.uk/Weatherwarning_wnP0Q
The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning for wind for areas including Angus from 6pm on Sat to 9pm on Sun (24/25) with Storm Boelo bringing a very windy spell and possible disruption. There is also Friday's Storm Austen Yellow warning for rain https://orlo.uk/3ht0b
Our new Budget Consultation for 2027-2028 is now open. Please tell us what's important to you and which services matter to you the most. Paper copies of both the regular and easy read versions are available in all libraries. Other formats are available by calling: 03452 777778
The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning for areas inlcuding Angus from 6am on Friday to 3am Saturday (23/24 Oct), with Storm Austen bringing heavy rain, with the chance of some travel disruption and flooding in places. More details here https://orlo.uk/OEYSm
📢 Have Your Say: Rosefield Community Garden Consultation Kirrie Connections has maintained & funded the garden for many years. The proposal would help secure the long-term future of this community space. 🗣️ Meet us in person - Tuesday 3 Nov 2026, at the Co-op in Kirriemuir from 11.30am to 12.30pm.
Arbroath Estate Walkabout - All Residents Welcome Angus Council Housing Service has planned an estate walkabout in your area - Ponderlaw, Arbroath. Join us on MONDAY 26 OCTOBER 2026 at 10.00am – 12.00pm at Ponderlaw, Arbroath.
On 5 November, Tayside Contracts is hosting an event aimed at strengthening local food networks and increasing the use of locally sourced produce in Tayside school meals., where local producers can engage with key stakeholders of school meals. More here - https://orlo.uk/FXihl
Businesses in hospitality, leisure and retail could receive new rates relief from their annual rates bill. To find out more and complete the online application, go to our dedicated webpages at https://orlo.uk/AYS9O
⛔ Angus roadwork and road closure information⛔ View current and planned roadworks, road closures and diversions, so you can plan ahead for your upcoming travels: https://orlo.uk/wWv2L
From Monday (19 Oct), essential upgrades to the gas network will mean the closure of the A935 at Brechin, between Carnegie Transport and Quality Pork Processors Limited (the abattoir), and changes to bus services. See our bus timetables web page for more - https://orlo.uk/lfoRs
Do you want to know about psychostimulants, in particular the impact of cocaine use with alcohol & other substances? Come to our Angus Psychostimulant info session - Thurs 12 Nov, MoHub Montrose, 2-4pm It's suitable for anyone using substances, family members & professionals https://orlo.uk/LEgeg
Angus Council is looking for a Tenant Representative to join its Housing Committee in a non-voting role. This is an opportunity for a council tenant to help make sure tenants’ views are heard when the Council discusses decisions about housing services. Visit our website: https://orlo.uk/RPygD
⛔ Angus roadwork and road closure information⛔ Stay up to date with the latest road closures and roadwork information in Angus and plan your journey for the week ahead: https://orlo.uk/98ZwC
On 5 November, Tayside Contracts is hosting an event aimed at strengthening local food networks and increasing the use of locally sourced produce in Tayside school meals., where local producers can engage with key stakeholders of school meals. More here - https://orlo.uk/JO4TS
Businesses in hospitality, leisure and retail could receive new rates relief from their annual rates bill. To find out more and complete the online application, go to our dedicated webpages at https://orlo.uk/MhFHY
Angus Council Tenant Forum Meeting Have your say and help shape council housing services in Angus. The next Angus Council Tenant Forum will take place on Thursday 15 October, from 1pm to 3pm in the Board Room, County Buildings, Forfar. Find out more - https://orlo.uk/k4P1C
🏠New Damp and Mould Repair Timescales for Tenants From today Tuesday 6 October 2026, the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (known as Awaab’s Law) has come into effect in Scotland. Read more - https://orlo.uk/5Yt2q
Do you know if you're getting all the benefits you're entitled to? Angus Council's Welfare Rights Team provides free, impartial and confidential advice to people living in Angus. 👉 Find out more and get help with benefits and/or debts: https://orlo.uk/Kawx0
🏠 Making buildings across Angus more energy efficient 27% of Angus’ carbon emissions come from energy use. We’re working to improve energy efficiency, tackle fuel poverty and support the move to cleaner heating. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/nmpPJ #AngusClimateWeek2026
🌿 Nature-based solutions are helping tackle the climate & biodiversity crises across Angus. The £1.4m Restoring the River South Esk project has delivered new wetlands, native woodland, riparian planting and river restoration across the Angus Glens: https://orlo.uk/gj4cf #AngusClimateWeek2026
⚠️ Angus roadwork and road closure information⚠️ Stay up to date with the latest road closures and roadwork information in Angus and plan your journey for the week ahead: https://orlo.uk/33M2a
🚶♀️🚲 Get active around Angus! 25% of Angus’ carbon emissions come from road transport, while 1 in 3 car journeys in Scotland are under 2 miles. Find out how you can get around Angus more actively, through the Angus Active Travel Hub: https://orlo.uk/fA4yr #AngusClimateWeek2026
Businesses in hospitality, leisure and retail could receive new rates relief from their annual rates bill. To find out more and complete the online application, go to our dedicated webpages at https://orlo.uk/ANW47
Our Annual Assurance Statement 2026 Angus Council has approved its Annual Assurance Statement for 2026, confirming compliance with national housing requirements and setting out the areas where further work continues. Read more https://orlo.uk/em56E
We’re working towards mapping a Nature Network for Angus, connecting nature-rich areas and supporting biodiversity as our climate changes. Join our free Tayside Recorders’ Day – Sat 3 Oct, 10am–4pm, Montrose Museum: https://orlo.uk/TaysideRecordersDayEvent_nZASL #AngusClimateWeek2026