We has some very special visitors in Angus yesterday when HRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar came to Ogilvy Distillery, the Early Learning Centre and the Lowson Memorial church for a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Her Majesty the Queen.
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News, updates on Council services, and discussion about what's going on across Angus. If you have a query about a service, visit angus.gov.uk/contact
- Update 20:30 RISK TO LIFE – IF TOLD TO EVACUATE, PLEASE LEAVE The latest modelling from @sepa is that river levels could reach an unprecedented 5m about normal levels. The Brechin flood defences are designed to deal with river levels of 3.8m.
- Update 06:45 - Summary Angus is in the middle of a very serious emergency. Flooding is unprecedented. Levels are over half a metre over the last highest EVER. Most roads are affected. A90 is closed in both directions and is not passable for any have a go heroes. DO NOT TRAVEL!
- Due to deteriorating and unpredictable conditions and assessment of road conditions this evening we will be closing all schools tomorrow (1 March). Apologies for any inconvenience.
- Following the exceptional weather conditions reported by @metoffice all Angus schools will close tomorrow (2 March). We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause. Our concern is to ensure the safety of our young people & staff. Your patience & understanding is appreciated.
- All Angus schools closed all day. More details at
- ANGUS SCHOOLS UPDATE: it’s back to school tomorrow. Thanks to a great job done today by a whole host of folk, we’re aiming to have all schools open on Monday.
- It never ends... Last night, significant parts of the Montrose promenade collapsed, weakened by storm & rain. It's difficult to prevent access to the highly unstable edge but please stay away as contractors are on site and it's just not safe. Have a look at these photos instead!
- Jim Coyle – A Tribute We are saddened to hear about the untimely death of James (Jim) Coyle, who has been Head Teacher at Hayshead Primary School in Arbroath for over 10 years angus.gov.uk/news/jim_coyle… @HaysheadPrimary #Arbroath #AngusSchools
- We have been absolutely overwhelmed by all the donations over the weekend at Brechin Community Campus for those affected by #StormBabet. We’re really lucky to have such a wonderful community, we would like to thank you all for your help.
- Well done to our secondary schools in Angus who have been producing protective equipment for @NHSTayside and @dundeeuni angus.gov.uk/news/angus_sch… #GreatPeople #Great Place @MonifiethHigh @CarnoustieHigh @ForAcad @WebstersHigh @BrechinHigh1 @ArbroathHigh @ArbroathAcad
- Update 08:00 Another challenging day ahead for Angus ❤️ but Angus Council and all our partners are standing by for whatever the day brings. Can we please ask two things?
- Ms Kathryn Lindsay, Angus Council’s current Director of Children, Families and Justice and Chief Social Work Officer has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer on the retiral of Mrs Margo Williamson. - bit.ly/3QHfTvG
- It's not just people we rescue in Angus! Angus Council's Animal Welfare Officer worked with a joint team from Police Moutain Resce Teams and the volunteers of Tayside Mountain Rescue Team to save sheep trapped in flood water near Forfar.


















