MP meets with Supermarket chain about development plans
Ochil & South Perthshire MP Gordon Banks met with representatives of Sainsbury's and the local community last week to discuss recent proposals for a new supermarket on the old Perth mart site. Sainsbury's have proposed a new 70 thousand sq foot facility which would support around 500 jobs. The plans are part of a larger Leisure Centre, proposed for the area, which would also include a cinema, gym, restaurants and housing. Mr Banks has said the community groups appear supportive, with concerns being raised specifically around the transport infrastructure as well as plans for spare ground nearby.
Flood warnings remain in place
Areas of Perthshire are still on alert with flood warnings, despite having coped with the heavy weekend downpours. River levels didn't reach those of last week, however, the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency still has four flood warnings in place. These include the communities between the River Tay at Kenmore and Dunkeld, also Aberfeldy, the River Earn from Comrie to Crieff and the River Isla from Bridge of Ruthven to the River Tay. All the rivers have peaked for today but should the weather worsen SEPA may upgrade to severe flood warnings.
Community wardens help improve living standards
New Community Wardens in Perth and Rattray are helping to improve and enhance living standards in those communities. Acting as the 'eyes and ears of the community', the Wardens Service has been operating in the Letham and Hillyland areas of Perth for nearly five years. Their role as a reassurance to the community and a deterrent against anti-social behaviour new schemes in Muirton and North Muirton are working to build positive relationships with young people of the area. While in Rattray, the police have tasked Wardens with dealing with anti-social behaviour complaints, thereby saving on police resources.
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