Provost becomes 'Mayor for Peace'
The Provost of Perth, Dr John Hulbert, has become a 'Mayor for Peace' by joining his counterparts from other cities in signing up for a global anti-nuclear lobby. The council endorsed the move at a meeting yesterday and have also approved a one thousand pound donation to the campaign, which was started by the Mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Members have no formal obligations or costs but can support the organisations international campaign work, with two major drives already underway. Mayors for Peace is composed of cities from over 130 countries around the world supporting a program working towards the abolition of nuclear weapons.
Perthshire one of few areas with drop in tourism
Tourism in Perthshire has seen a drop this year, according to a VisitScotland report.
One of only three areas in Scotland to see a fall in numbers compared to the same period for 2008, the drop of 3.4 percent could equate to approximately 20 thousand visitors. Conservative MSP for Mid-Scotland and Fife Murdo Fraser believes more needs to be done to promote Perthshire as a tourist destination. Tourism is Perthshire's biggest industry and Mr Fraser wants to see more focus on Perthshire from both VisitScotland and the Scottish Government.
Council welcomes school performance figures
And Perth and Kinross Council has welcomed the latest figures published by the Government for school performances. The information highlights that Council schools are matching the national average for exam results at Standard Grade and surpassing it for Higher results. Achieving 5 Highers is the 'gold standard' for exam results and Perth and Kinross is among the top five areas in Scotland. The Council's Lifelong learner convenor Liz Grant has said they are striving for consistency in exam performances to ensure young people can reach the highest levels of success.
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