Friday, 28 August 2009

Perth FM News - 28 August 2009

Local MP praises contributions at a public meeting

MP for Perth and North Perthshire has praised contributions from a public meeting last night. Mr Wishart was the chair at the forum where members of the public could once more have their say on the planned incinerator for the city centre. He is calling on the council to rid Perth of what he has called a monstrosity.

Upgrades to Bankfoot Junction are now complete

Today marks the completion of the upgrades to the Bankfoot junction. Roadworks have been ongoing at the site for the past few months and has regularly slowed traffic around busy times of the day. MSP for North Tayside John Swinney was on hand this morning for the official opening. He said the junction improvements were of vital importance to the Scottish governments commitment to the duelling of the A9 from Perth to Inverness.

Glenfarg Hotel development plans rejected by the Council

Development plans for the Lomond Hotel in Glenfarg have been rejected by the council. The Perthshire hotel has become dilapidated and may now remain in disrepair for the foreseeable future. Members of the development control committee discussed an application for the demolition of the hotel and the construction of 14 flats and car parking. But the committee rejected the plans as the applicant was unwilling to make a contribution of 90 thousand pounds towards affordable housing

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