Politicians speak out against unifying of Local Authorities
Local politicians have spoken out against the suggestion by a Dundee Councillor to unify Perth and Kinross, Dundee and Angus local authorities. Dundee deputy Lord Provost Ian Borthwick was speaking after a new report by public spending watchdog Audit Scotland warned that councils need a radical rethink on the way they deliver services to overcome budget cuts. MSP Roseanna Cunningham thinks the idea of a merger would be a takeover and the suggestion that the three councils should re-join would be turning the clock back for all the wrong reasons. It has been fourteen years since Tayside regional council was divided into three local authorities.
Plans for new night club approved
Controversial plans for a new nightclub in Perth city centre were approved yesterday after councillors insisted it would not cause any annoyance to those in the area. Many Residents, neighbouring businesses and Perth Civic Trust have objected to the plans that would see the venue above brennans Bar turn into a night club for the over 25s. There are concerns that the club would cause noise pollution and encourage anti social behaviour However Depute convenor for the council Willie Wilson thinks this will not be a problem.
Birks scheme could net 42 thousand pounds a year
A contentious hydro scheme at a Highland Perthshire beauty spot would generate 42,000pounds for community use. The money from the project planned for the Birks of Aberfeldy would be paid into the towns common good fund. According to the people behind the IMW scheme, the project will have very little impact on the Birks itself as no dam is needed and the generating equipment and pipes are underground. Opponents of the project maintain that despite the financial benefits, nothing should be done to jeopardise the attraction and the flow of water of such a key tourist spot.
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