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Cllr John Duff

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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

Councillor John Duff

Perthshire Conservatives slam SNP Government over 'painfully slow' roll-out of R100 programme

Tuesday, 27 May, 2025
Perthshire Conservatives have slammed the SNP Government for the “painfully slow” roll-out of their flagship R100 superfast broadband.Councillor John Duff and Murdo Fraser MSP were commenting on the latest figures on Digital Connectivity in Scotland, which show that under 50% of the properties in th
Councillor John Duff and Murdo Fraser MSP

Perthshire Conservatives call for rules to be redrawn to set up banking hub in Highland Perthshire

Wednesday, 26 March, 2025
Perthshire Conservative politicians have called for “rules to be redrawn” in order to provide a banking hub in Highland Perthshire.Murdo Fraser MSP and Councillor John Duff, the leader of the Scottish Conservative group in Perth and Kinross, both feel the current guidelines required in order to gran
Councillor John Duff

Perthshire Conservatives slam loss of Levelling Up funding for Perth

Wednesday, 19 February, 2025
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
Councillor John Duff

Perthshire Conservatives welcome announcement on Post Office moving its facility in Aberfeldy

Tuesday, 16 April, 2024
Perthshire Conservatives have welcomed an announcement that the Post Office will move its facility in Aberfeldy. Councillor John Duff and Murdo Fraser MSP were reacting to the news which followed a public consultation.
Councillor John Duff

Councillor Duff feels Post Office should contribute to costs to keep post office in Highland Perthshire town

Wednesday, 14 February, 2024
Councillor John Duff believes that the Post Office should contribute to the costs of keeping a post office facility in the town of Aberfeldy. The shopkeeper who runs the present Post Office has been in talks with the company regarding moving the service to the other shop he owns in Aberfeldy.
Councillor John Duff

Scottish Conservative politicians welcome U-turn from Council leader on retaining an ice rink in Perth

Monday, 22 January, 2024
Scottish Conservative politicians have welcomed a U-turn from the Leader of Perth and Kinross Council who has announced the local authority will now retain an ice rink in Perth in their PH2O plan. This follows pressure from local residents, the Scottish Conservatives and former Olympic gold medalli
Murdo Fraser MSP

Perthshire Conservatives urge Council to take action to ensure there is no repeat of flooding on North Inch

Monday, 16 October, 2023
Scottish Conservatives in Perthshire are urging Perth and Kinross Council to take action to ensure recent flooding scenes are not repeated in the region. Murdo Fraser MSP and Councillor John Duff want measures taken as a precaution before the expected deluge of rain arrives at the end of this week.
Councillor Caroline Shiers

Perthshire Conservatives oppose Council plan to close attended public toilets

Friday, 22 September, 2023
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
Councillor John Duff

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

Tuesday, 18 July, 2023
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
Councillor John Duff

Scottish Conservatives praise UK Government funding that has led to installation of artificial sports pitch at Perthshire school

Tuesday, 23 May, 2023
Scottish Conservative politicians have praised a UK Government scheme that has provided funding to a Perthshire school project. Murdo Fraser MSP and Councillor John Duff highlighted the funding of nearly £30,000 towards the installation of an artificial grass sports pitch at Breadalbane Academy in
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