Power line decision delayed
Despite original plans, a decision on the planned upgrades for the Beauly to Denny power line will not be made in 2009 The decision will now be made in 2010, in a Ministerial Statement to Parliament. The delay now means groups and communities will have to wait longer to hear the fate of one of the largest planning applications Scotland has seen since devolution. Communities across northern Perthshire will be affected by the lines, and have been campaigning to get the upgrades grounded so as to allay fears of possible health hazards as well as a potentially negative visual impact.
Provost supports Unplugged initiative
Provost John Hulbert has today given his support for the Cittaslow Perth’s 'Unplugged' initiative, aimed at encouraging households and businesses to reduce CO2 emissions by unplugging appliances. Cittaslow Perth declared today to be 'Perth and Kinross Unplugged Day' as the United Nations Climate Change Conference ends in Copenhagen. It's estimated that leaving appliances like televisions and computers on standvy results in 4 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in the UK, and costs households an extra 37 pounds a year. The Provost is leading the way as he and Council staff switch off unused electrical equipment in the Council offices.
Mental health centres receive positive reviews
And Perthshire's mental health centres have received positive inspection reviews from the Care commission. The centres at Meadowell and Springwell were assessed as 'very good' in each of four different criteria examined by inspectors during their visit in June. The Meadowell centre provides service placements for those living in the Strathmore area, and Springwell for those in Strathearn and Kinross. Both centres scored well in the quality of care, environment, staffing and management.
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