PKC wins Award from Keep Scotland Beautiful
For the second year running, Perth & Kinross Council has won the Outstanding Achievement Award from Keep Scotland Beautiful. The award is in recognition of the success of local efforts in the National Spring Clean campaign held during April 2010. Almost 5000 people from across the area took part in 133 clean-up events last month - more events than in any other area of Scotland. Many groups also recycled the litter they collected this year, helping reduce the amount going to landfill and supporting national waste reduction targets.
Orange Walk opposition grows
Opposition to next month's Orange Walk through Perth continues to grow with hundreds signing up to online petitions. Thousands are expected to descend on Perth for the parade, which will bring the city centre to a standstill on the last weekend in June. A facebook page set up to oppose the walk is demanding the council reverse its decision to let the march go ahead. Pete Wishart MP has also voiced his concerns.
New water safety campaign launched in Perth
A new publicity campaign has been launched today in the pubs and clubs of Perth carrying the safety message of 'don't drink and drown'. Posters and beer mats warning that alcohol and water don’t mix were designed by Perth College students. Alcohol is often a factor in incidents in and around waterways in Perth and Kinross during the summer, and could have lead to serious consequences. This year Safe-Tay will also be working with Perth and Kinross Council on the printing of a 'Be water wise' message on parking tickets, and new water safety signage throughout the area.
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