In a previous Housing Blog post, we advised we had submitted an application to the Tay Cities Deal for funding towards a Low Carbon Demonstrator Housing Project. Now, here's We would like to provide a further update and a request for tenant feedback https://orlo.uk/8XCBe

The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning for persistent and heavy rain over hills later on Wednesday and through Thursday and Friday this week with the possibility of some flooding. Full details here https://orlo.uk/iRxI5

We’re looking for local employers in Angus who can offer work placements to senior pupils at school. Have a look at our website for more information and complete our online form to make an enquiry - https://orlo.uk/FmBuR

Just a final reminder that today is the closing date for the Angus Council budget consultation Please have your say: https://orlo.uk/zLS4s

⛔ 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/Eet5C

Newtyle Legion Hall was used as a Polling Place in the 2024 election and we recommend its use for this purpose in the future. But we also want you to have your say as we plan for May's Scottish Parliament election. Go to Engage Angus for more https://orlo.uk/3muUr

Is your child due to start P1 in August 2026? If you have not already done so, today is your last chance to register your child for P1 before the registration closes (18 January 2026). For more details go to: https://orlo.uk/6kqU0

Falling temperatures overnight mean roadworks at Kirriemuir and Forfar have been suspended today. Road closures remain in place, town centre businesses and car parks are open and pedestrian access is maintained at all times. Go to Engage Angus for the info https://orlo.uk/INMLt

Winter road maintenance tonight and tomorrow means some disruption at Forfar and Kirriemuir roadworks. Please remember our town centre businesses and car parks remain open and pedestrian access to businesses is maintained. Support our local businesses. https://orlo.uk/IQsZz

Angus Small Repairs Service Community Event. Bringing together organisations that support the Angus community to provide information, advice, and guidance on a wide range of services. 📆 Thurs 22 Jan 🕑 2 – 3:30pm 📍 The Royal Hotel, Forfar More info: https://orlo.uk/D1x1T

You only have until Friday 16 January to respond to this year's budget consultation. Don't miss the opportunity to have your say: https://orlo.uk/xR63N

Following the recent election of community councillors, the inaugural meeting of Newtyle and Eassie Community Council will take place at Newtyle Legion Hall at 7.30pm on Monday 2 February and is open to the public. https://orlo.uk/RyIDp

Our consultation on proposals to raise the Brechin flood defences closes this Friday (16 Jan). Have you had your say yet? Take a look at the concept designs for the options, then tell us which ones you prefer by completing the survey on Engage Angus https://orlo.uk/6Ybj1

Is your child due to start P1 in August 2026? If you have not already done so, please register your child for P1 by 18 January 2026. For more details go to: https://orlo.uk/8C7ik Information on which Primary School serves your area can be found at https://orlo.uk/wKh18

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for Ice for large parts of Scotland, including Angus, from 7pm tonight to 10am tomorrow https://orlo.uk/ePPiH Our friends at the Met Office also have tips on staying safe during icy weather https://orlo.uk/2w2CM #BePrepared

We will soon be removing Christmas wreaths & festive floral tributes from Angus burial grounds. If you have laid a wreath or floral tribute for a loved one over Christmas and would like to keep it, please remember to remove them by Monday 2 February. Thank you for your understanding and assistance

Lordburn Drive & Restenneth Place, Forfar Further works are due to take place at the new bin stores, starting Monday 12 Jan. There will be no parking permitted in front of the new bin stores 12 - 16 Jan to allow the works to be completed. Full information: https://orlo.uk/WorksUpdate_A2SsN

Five to Thrive Groups Do you have a little one aged 0-3 years? We've five to thrive groups starting on Tuesday 13 January in Monifieth & Birkhill. Come along to meet other families & try out activities. Find out more & book your place through our website https://orlo.uk/yGKkL

Join our family Eat Well Play Well Group run by our Family Nuture Support Team to cook budget friendly, health food and enjoy fun, active play together. We've groups starting next week in Montrose and Brechin. Visit https://orlo.uk/a6Vfu for more info & to book your place.

The Met Office has issued its latest Yellow Warning for snow and ice in Angus from 8pm tonight until midday tomorrow with wintry showers bringing patchy ice and some fresh snow accumulations https://orlo.uk/h3CyE

Aberdeenshire Council has declared a major incident. Angus Council has offered mutual aid to help clear the roads but please be aware that conditions are very challenging. You can find out all the road and service updates here: https://orlo.uk/WNGDD

Cost of living support Finding a job can be hard. The Scottish Government can support with training and advice to give you the confidence to get back into work. Learn more: https://orlo.uk/T6YLG

Road condition in Aberdeenshire, Highlands and Grampian continue to be very challenging. Police Scotland has issued the following warning: https://orlo.uk/wJqqD

Angus Housing blog; Calling all tenants - please help us stay in touch by making sure that your contact information is up to date https://orlo.uk/aVqsb You can update your details by contacting our Contact Centre on 03452 777 778 or emailing [email protected]

Is your child due to start P1 in August 2026? If you have not already done so, please register your child for P1 by 18 January 2026. For more details go to: https://orlo.uk/H145y Information on which Primary School serves your area can be found at https://orlo.uk/LsoQJ

Happy New Year All of our services will be back to normal working hours on Monday 5 January. Anyone in Angus who has an urgent problem or crisis can call the out of hours service on 0345 277 7778. The service is open on public holidays and outwith office hours. We wish you a happy and healthy 2026

A Yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice from 6am, Thurs 1 January, until 23:59, Sun 4 January. Frequent and heavy snow showers may lead to some travel disruption. Services may also be affected, including bin collections. Full details: https://orlo.uk/pBOTg

Could you discuss council tax reform, and get £100 as a thank you? Happening in January, you can attend a live session in Edinbury or Glasgow (Aberdeen & Inverness are full) or there is an online option. Full details here: https://orlo.uk/0Rtb0 Deadline to enrole is 2 January 26

Due to adverse winter weather conditions being forecast - snow, ice, strong northerly winds and sub-zero temperatures - we’ve taken the decision to postpone the start of planned roadworks in Forfar and Kirriemuir in the interest of everyone’s safety https://orlo.uk/aT4SU

The Met Office has renewed its Yellow warning for snow and ice as chances of impacts from snow for a large part of Scotland, including Angus, increases. Strong northerly winds are also expected from 6am on 1 Jan to midnight on Fri (2 Jan). Details here https://orlo.uk/GsDPA

If you want to find out about the power of work being done to make a difference to climate and biodiversity right here in Angus, look no further than the River South Esk Catchment Partnership’s brand-new website https://orlo.uk/lNahv

The Met Office has issued a Yellow warning for snow and ice for a large part of Scotland, including Angus, between 6am on Thursday 1 and midnight on Friday 2 January, with frequent and heavy snow showers land travel disruption possible. Full report here - https://orlo.uk/uNHUj

Could you discuss council tax reform, and get £100 as a thank you? Happening in January, you can attend a live session in Edinbury or Glasgow (Aberdeen & Inverness are full) or there is an online option. Full details here: https://orlo.uk/1nk2Y Deadline to enrole is 2 January 26

Let’s keep each other safe this winter. If you see something that doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and report it at gov.uk/ACT. In an emergency, call 999. You won’t be wasting anyone’s time. #CommunitiesDefeatTerrorism @TerrorismPolice

Angus Council will be closed on 25 & 26 December as well as 1 & 2 January 2026 for public holidays. During these days if anyone in Angus has an urgent problem or crisis, you can call our Out of Hours service on 0345 277 7778.

If you have a bit of time over Christmas, perhaps you can find the time to take part in our budget consultation, mince pie in hand... You can find the link here: https://orlo.uk/DkCZb

Winter can be a lonely time for some people. You can help by checking in on older family members, friends and neighbours who may need extra support during cold weather. https://orlo.uk/mrEdj

Prepare for winter by keeping an emergency kit in your home. Make sure to include: - Food and water - Blankets and warm clothes - A first aid kit Find more suggestions at https://orlo.uk/63qWo

We're pleased to say that Stannochy Bridge (B9134) which crosses the River South Esk south of Brechin has now re-opened. An emergency closure had been in place since 27 Nov to allow for urgent repair works to the bridge could be carried out.

Cost of living support If you're worried about money or how to deal with debt, you're not alone. Anyone can find themselves overwhelmed by financial worries, but there's support and advice available to help you. Learn more: https://orlo.uk/rrpFu

Our consultation on proposals to raise the Brechin flood defences is open until Friday 16 January. Have you had your say? Take a look at the concept designs for the options, then tell us which ones you prefer by completing the survey on Engage Angus engage.angus.gov.uk/brechin

Let’s keep each other safe this winter. If you see something that doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and report it at gov.uk/ACT. In an emergency, call 999. You won’t be wasting anyone’s time. #CommunitiesDefeatTerrorism @TerrorismPolice

Could you discuss council tax reform, and get £100 as a thank you? Happening in January, you can attend a live session in Edinbury or Glasgow (Aberdeen & Inverness are full) or there is an online option. Full details here: https://orlo.uk/Otd2J Deadline to enrole is 2 January 26

Take care of yourself this winter. If you’re out walking alone, like returning home from a night out, make sure someone knows your route and when you should be home. Stay safe with https://orlo.uk/ZgqmJ

We're carrying out road and pavement repairs in Forfar and Kirriemuir town centres from January. Due to the impact on people and businesses we're hosting an Engage Angus webpage (https://orlo.uk/xNI0L) with information about both of these essential road and pavement repairs.

You know Dasher & Dancer & Prancer & Vixen, Comet & Cupid & Donner & Blitzen, But do you recall, We don't have any reindeer of our own, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Cannot take us on our travels… Plan ahead for your travels over the festive period: https://orlo.uk/dyRDp

Our annual budget consultation is now live on our Engage website via this link: https://orlo.uk/BPomy Please use this to have your say as we face some difficult budgeting decisions for the next financial year. The consultation closes on Friday 16 January 2026

Are you OK? Many of us are facing struggles, and it’s important to remember that we’re not alone. Help is out there if you are having a difficult time or are worried about someone else. Click on the link below to find the right type of help for you: https://orlo.uk/2lDQL

Severe weather can make driving in winter more difficult. Make sure you have an emergency kit in your car and fill it with items like: - Battery jump leads - A snow shovel - A torch and batteries Stay prepared this winter with https://orlo.uk/3R7lB

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/MNZfU