Sainsbury's plan Perth Store
Sainsbury's have announced plans to open a store in Perth. The supermarket chain hopes to open a 70 thousand square foot store at the former site of the agricultural mart on Crieff Road. A statement released yesterday also claimed it would create 500 new jobs. It is hoped the development could also eventually include a cinema, gym, restaurants and housing.
New bridge plans cause funding row
Recently announced plans to build a road bridge crossing the Tay in Perth have caused a funding row. The local authority has said the development is essential to Perth's economic potential and it is set to cost 62 million pounds. But Conservative candidate Peter Lyburn is concerned that the building could result in a hefty council tax increase. He has stated the money must come centrally from the Scottish Government.
Community groups lottery success
Two Community groups in Perthshire have received lottery funding. Blairgowrie Riding for the Disabled and the Dunkeld and Birman Recreational Club both received 10 thousand pounds from the Big Lottery's Funds Awards for All. Both groups plan to upgrade existing facilities. MSP for North Tayside John Swinney welcomed the news and hopes other groups will also apply for the grant in the future.
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