Perth FM News - 13 Nov 09

Perth bid to Regeneration fund a success

The Scottish Government has today announced further funding from the 60 million pound regeneration investments. Perth has been included, with the Local Authority's successful bid for 750 thousand pounds. The money will be used to improve the High Street and also for the refurbishment of Perth Theatre. SNP Parliamentarians Roseanna Cunningham and Pete Wishart have already voiced their delight at the bid's success.

Tayside Swine Flu patients on the rise

The number of patients being admitted with swine flu to hospitals in Tayside has risen in the last week. 25 people admitted with the H1N1 virus recently, marks the highest number since the start of the outbreak, and the number of patients visiting GPs with flu-like symptoms has also risen substantially. Scottish Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon yesterday warned that a rise is expected as winter kicks in. GPs will be contacting those eligible for the vaccination, with NHS Scotland having received about 40 percent of the total required for the priority groups.

Incinerator meeting receives recommendation for refusal

A special meeting of the Development Control Committee is due to take place on November 24th to deal with the issue of an incinerator for Perth. A report by Head of Planning Roland Bean recommends refusal of the application, which would see a waste to energy facility built with a 260 foot chimney stack. The report also recommends the relocation of the current recycling plant on Shore Road due to over-development of the site as well as its visual impact. Opposition to the plans has been widespread in the Perth community, with protests taking place on the High Street and local politicians also speaking out against the proposals.