Perth FM News - 4th November 09

Pedestrian has died in collision on A9

A pedestrian has died following a collision with a van last night on the A9. The 17 year old has now been formally identified as Ross Robert Murray from Aberfeldy. He had been on foot when he collided with white Mercedes Van at around 5.30 yesterday evening. Emergency services were quick to attend, but found him with extensive head injuries and declared him dead at the scene. Tayside Police had closed the road at Faskally while carrying out an investigation. The road re-opened in the early hours of the morning.

Local MSP calls for National Flooding Review

Mid-Scotland & Fife Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser has repeated his call for a National Flooding Review following the latest flooding incidents in Scotland. Last month Mr Fraser lodged a parliamentary question asking the Government what action it will take. In response, Environment Minister and Perth MSP Roseanna Cunningham stated each local authority is to consider its own priorities. However, Mr Fraser believes the latest severe weather and flooding shows that a national response is needed to develop proper defences. The Tay and its tributaries cover a massive area and flooding in recent years has caused disruption and damage to Highland Perthshire communities in Kenmore, Dunkeld, Aberfeldy and Dalguise.

Perth polticians welcome Aviva report

Perth politicians have welcomed the 3rd Quarter report from Aviva. The insurance company are a major employer in Perth, and the latest report shows they are performing well in the UK and globally. Perth MP Pete Wishart believes a healthy Aviva can only be good news locally, as Perth is one of the company's UK Centres of Excellence. Local MSP Roseanna Cunningham has said she keeps a close eye on how the company are performing and is pleased with their current report.