Councillors vote to end right of buy
Local Councillors have voted to support an immediate end to right to buy legislation. The council's Housing and Health committee met yesterday to discuss the Scottish Government's draft bill. The bill seeks to secure social housing for future generations. Perth and Kinross is in a housing crisis. Councillor Peter Barratt says this proposal would be a useful tool to help address the current shortages.
Local Torys call to stop 'out of bounds' applications
Local conservatives have called for a stop to 'out of bounds' wind farm applications. Strong impact on the local environment, rare wildlife or a disproportionate impact on ecomomy and tourism are highlighted as being reasons to stop an application being allowed for certain areas. Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser has put the proposal forward to the Scottish Government. He believes applications for some sites should never have been considered and have led to unnecessary time, money and resources being spent.
Police focus on seatbelts and speeding
Tayside Police will be focussing today on Seatbelts and Speeding as part of a national day of action. Local attention will be on the school runs to reinforce road safety messages such as wearing seatbelts and staying within speed limits. Parents and carers of children are being reminded it is there responsibility to ensure that children wear the proper restraints. 15 children in Tayside were injured in the first four weeks of the new term last year.
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