Inquiry begins on impact of Highland Perthshire Windfarm
A public inquiry began yesterday into the visual impact of a windfarm in Highland Perthshire.The inquiry is taking place in Amulree Village Hall and is set to continue into next week. Vattenfall Wind Power limited is appealing the Council's decision to refuse planning permission for the Logiealmond Wind Farm. They say if the project is given the go ahead it could help inject more than one million pounds per year into the local economy. Objectors will have an opportunity to put their views across during the inquiry.
Police continue jewellery theft inquiries
It's been one week since the robbery of 600 thousands pounds worth of jewellery on South Street. Tayside Police Officers returned today to the area to try and attract new witnesses and information. Detectives are still reviewing hours of CCTV footage. The jewellery was stolen from a salesman while he was in the Oxfam Store.
Council house allocation set for an overhaul
Council house allocation in Perth could be set for an overhaul. Those currently seeking local authority housing scramble to gather points to qualify. But council chiefs say the system is open to abuse and demand for social housing outweighs supply. Councillors will be asked tomorrow to approve a new banding scheme. The system will have four levels of housing need from acute to low and will consider medical need and suitability of current accommodation.
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