Perth HMRC office set for closure
It's been announced that the HMRC office in Perth is to close within 14 months. With 11 staff members at the Perth Office to be relocated or accept redundancy, the Public and Commercial Services Trade union have vowed to fight tooth and nail to defend the service in Perth. The trade union believes that without a visible presence in Perth, tax evaders may think it less likely to be caught, which would mean less money going to the treasury.
Power Lines revelations leave politicians angry
Revelations that the Scottish Government rejected recommendations from the Beauly to Denny Public Inquiry has caused anger amongst politicians. The inquiry report proposed that power lines near Crieff should not be approved, but the Government has instead asked for measures to mitigate as far as possible the visual impact of the line at these sections. Now local Conservative MSPs have demanded the release of all documents along with a full explanation for the decisions made. MP for Ochil and South Perthshire Gordon Banks has also commented on his disappointment and has written to the Executive asking for clear answers.
Air pollution in Perth flagged in new report
Audit Scotland has today released a report on protecting and improving Scotland's environment. Although the report shows that Scotland has met several European targets, there are plenty that were not met in areas that include Perth and Kinross. Air quality is one that has been flagged up in this area, with a general cause believed to be road traffic pollution. This has now prompted local MP Pete Wishart to once more raise the issue of a third bridge for Perth to combat the build up of traffic in the centre of town.
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