Council to meet Homeless targets ahead of schedule
Perth and Kinross Council is ready to meet national 2012 targets for tackling homelessness ahead of schedule. Councillors will hear next Wednesday about a raft of policies, measures and support introduced over the last few years that has improved the outcomes for homeless people. They now hope to reach the national targets by October of 2011. Councillors will be asked to agree to extend priority need status to the unintentionally homeless in order to meet national requirements.
Police encourage safe driving on National Country Roads Weekend
Tayside Police are encouraging safe driving during the national Country Roads Weekend, which begins today. The Force will be highlighting the importance of responsible driving and the dangers of not doing so when on country roads. It's hoped that raising public awareness will help reduce the numbers of those killed or seriously injured on the roads. Warnings include the need to drive at an appropriate speed as well as not using mobile phones.
Local MSP has called for more support for veterans
Mid Scotland and Fife Conservative Murdo Fraser praised the Black Watch during a debate in the Scottish Parliament on the 65th Anniversary of VE Day, noting their involvement in every major British action during the war. Mr Fraser said there should be greater recognition of war veterans in Scotland, many of whom sustained severe injuries defending their country. He said he feared not enough was being done for soldiers, which included issues of equipment for serving soldiers as well as families living in substandard homes.
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