MP seeks meeting with BHS bosses
MP for Perth and North Perthshire, Pete Wishart has said he hopes to meet with BHS bosses. Mr Wishart met with staff members from the BHS store in Perth which is slated to close in May. High on the agenda is to find out why there was no provision in place to transfer staff over to new owners Primark. Mr Wishart has said he is shocked at the treatment of the staff, with information on redundancy package still up in the air.
Rural Economy bidding for European funding
The rural economy of Perth and Kinross could be set for a recession busting boost of over 1 million pounds. Councillors will this week discuss plans to submit a major funding application to the European Regional Development Fund. Included in the proposals are plans to invest in tourism as well as the development of social enterprises. It is also hoped that the cash could help expand the farmers' market initiative in the area.
School exclusion figures released
Scotland's Chief Statistician has today published a range of statistics on school exclusions for last year. With 37 exclusions per 1000 pupils, Perth and Kinross has experienced a down turn from previous sessions. The area was also below the national average of 50. The most common causes of exclusions include verbal abuse of staff, fighting and offensive behaviour.
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