Cllr John Duff

John was elected as the Councillor for the Highland Ward of Perth and Kinross Council in a by-election on 20 April 2018 and is currently Group Leader for the Conservative Opposition. A former Police Superintendent, John was born and brought up in Aberfeldy, went to school at Breadalbane Academy, studied at the University of Glasgow and joined Strathclyde Police in 1981. He retired from the police after 30 years’ service and returned to Aberfeldy where he currently resides together with his wife, Anne. They have two sons.

John has been an Elder with the Church of Scotland for over 30 years and is a former Session Clerk. He is President and Chairman of Aberfeldy Gaelic Choir and a Past President of Aberfeldy Bowling Club.

If you would like to contact John on any matter, he is available on Mobile no: 07826 908542, Office no: 01738 475095 or email [email protected].

 

Press Articles:

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/perthshire-become-dumping-ground-illegal-22009566

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/successful-bid-pavements-pitlochry-widened-22370717

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/perthshire-advertiser/20200717/281582357936244

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/1419563/photo-update-perth-and-kinross-public-toilets-begin-reopening-as-scotland-eases-out-of-lockdown/

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/1423991/council-rules-out-investigating-highland-perthshire-wild-camping-by-law-until-pandemic-is-over/

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/1230067/aberfeldy-businesses-come-together-to-support-areas-most-vulnerable-during-coronavirus-lockdown/

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/1368494/highland-perthshire-economy-faces-devastating-blow-as-redundancy-talks-start-at-hotel-chain/

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/seventeen-barely-used-pay-phones-22296861?fbclid=IwAR2x9sg66bOmw3tDy0lF9-5N0agl5yWlzzxuzcXJlK4zeMr8yKxO2tzjaqo

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/1348658/two-men-charged-over-spate-of-break-ins-at-aberfeldy-caravan-park/

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/1145785/pitlochry-residents-state-whether-they-want-a-plaza-or-cultural-centre/ 

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/where-extra-cash-brexit-gone-14088701

 

News

Perthshire Conservatives slam loss of Levelling Up funding for Perth

Perthshire Conservatives have slammed the loss of Levelling Up funding for Perth, with Murdo Fraser MSP describing the announcement as “a massive blow” to the city.The politician had raised the issue with the Secretary for State for Scotland, Ian Murray MP, when he appeared before the Scottish Parli

Perthshire Conservatives oppose Council plan to close attended public toilets

Following a budget decision by the SNP Administration, which was supported by the Liberal Democrats and the Independents, a number of attended public toilets across Perth and Kinross will close on 31 March, 2024. Funds for the attended public toilets in Auchterarder, Blairgowrie, Crieff and the Sou

Scottish Conservatives slam proposed hike in Council Tax in Perth and Kinross

Scottish Conservatives have slammed the SNP government for proposing council tax increases of up 22.5%, with the prospect of many households in Perth and Kinross being hit. Councillor John Duff and MSPs Murdo Fraser and Liz Smith were reacting to the announcement that the SNP Government have opened