In the April 2018 Newsletter, available in the shops on Saturday 31 March...

Our main cover story this month is the nomination of Loch Leven for a prestigious European Natura 2000 award. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and its partners have been nominated for work benefiting the loch, its visitors, and the local community. Votes for the winner of the award can be cast online, so if you enjoy the loch and all its amenities why not give it a go? Pick up a copy of your Newsletter for full details of the award nomination and how you can make your opinion count!

As spring creeps warily in at the end of an icy and tempestuous March, who can forget the blizzards and snowdrifts we were battling with just a few weeks ago? We have a lovely photo article of snow stories to remind you - just make sure you´re snug and warm before you read it!

We also have the results of the Kinross-shire Decides! participatory budget event, which should have taken place as part of the Better Place to Live Fair (postponed due to the aforementioned inclement weather). The event was actually held on 10 March, twelve projects having been shortlisted to be put to a public vote for a share of £16,500 funding. You can find out exactly how the funds were distributed, in your April Newsletter.

And finally, as always you´ll also find our usual mix of councillors´ reports, local and community news, views, sport and features. The Newsletter is your essential guide to what´s happening in and around Kinross-shire, so don´t miss out on the fun - make sure you get your copy!

Enjoy your Newsletter - all the best from the Team, until next month.