New boiler scrappage announced
Up to 5000 households in Scotland will be elegible for 400 pounds towards the cost of a new boiler. A new boiler scrappage scheme has been launched and households with boilers that are performing poorly will qualify under the cashback scheme. Replacing 5000 boilers would also save 5000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air – which is the equivalent of heating the water for 7 million baths. Vouchers will be issued from the end of May, and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Tayside Police want change in law
Tayside Police are calling for an increase in the amount of time they are given in questioning suspects under the influence of drink and drugs. Scottish Forces are currently limited to six hours before a suspect must be charged, which is unique within the UK. The Tayside branch of the Scottish Police Federation believe the six hour window is too short. A motion will be going before the Federation’s annual conference which begins today in Aviemore.
COBRA goes to Holyrood
The campaign to re-open Blackford Railway station was taken to Holyrood today. The petitions committee at the Scottish Government heard from the group this afternoon. The Campaign to Open Blackford Railway Station Again or COBRA believes re-opening could form an integral part of the regional transport strategy. They also hope to be considered for use during the 2014 Ryder Cup to meet transport demands to and from Gleneagles.
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