Friday, 9 October 2009

Local volunteers praised in Scottish Parliament

Volunteers from Blairgowrie and Perth have been praised in the Scottish Parliament.
Staff abd volunteers from the Blairgowrie Strathmore Centre for Youth Dialogue and the Perth YMCA were brought to the parliament's attention during a debate on volunteering. Mid Scotland and Fife Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser commended the support that Project Scotland has given to voluntary sector projects in Perth and Perthshire. Mr Fraser was highlighting the affect that funding cuts have had, with the number of volunteer placements being reduced as a result. He believes volunteering gives youngsters valuable experience, which they may now be missing out on.

Campaignors demand face-to-face meeting

Campaignors against the planned incinerator for Perth are demanding a face to face meeting with Perth and Kinross Council Leader Ian Miller. Outline consent for the incinerator has already been granted however those battling against it say it could have a devastating effect on the city. Local politicians and businesses have all spoken out against the plans in the past, with Bridgend Gannochy and Kinnoull Community Council consulting with a lawyer about the legality of the plans' approval.
They have asked to speak with Mr Miller to make sure their voices are heard ahead of a meeting in November.

Scone residents campaign against supermarket proposals

Scone residents are stepping up their campaign against the proposals for a supermarket in the village. The Scone Organisation for the Protection of the Environment insist the majority of locals oppose the plans. At a public meeting, members discussed the potential impact of the store.They are now encouraging others to write letters of objection and sign their petition. An outline application for the food store on the site of Scone’s park and ride was lodged earlier this year.

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