National flood prevention scheme launched in Perth
A national campaign highlighting the importance of flood prevention was launched yesterday in Perth by MSP Roseanna Cunningham. The Perth MSP launched the Scottish Environment protection agency's annual initiative out at kinkell bridge near Auchterarder - an area prone to flooding. The Scottish Environment minister also met with students on SEPA's new flood risk science training programme. As flooding disrupted homes and businesses during the summer, SEPA is aiming to show the importance of being prepared all year round.
Rural petrol station numbers have fallen in the past ten years
Figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives have shown a fall in the number of rural petrol stations. The results have shown that over the past ten years the number has fallen by 42 percent nationally. Perthshire figures are even bleaker, with the 40 stations in 1999 reduced to only 20 by 2008. Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife Liz Smith has voiced her concern saying it could have a major impact on the local job market and that rural communities need more support to maintain their essential infrastructure.
Polling places under review by PKC
Polling districts and polling places are under review by Perth and Kinross Council. The Local Authority is seeking comments from the public as part of a review for parliamentary elections in the local area. Wards covered by the review include Perth City, Kinross-shire and Strathallan. Details of the proposals are available for inspection for 6 weeks and anyone registered to vote can submit their comments to the council, including proposals for alternative polling places.
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