New bridge consultation begins

A choice of plans for a new cycle bridge across the River Tay will be open to the public tomorrow. Perth and Kinross Council will be launching a new consultation process hoping the people of Perth will decide on the new design. Council Leader Ian Miller launched the consultation this morning. Those who wish to take part can do so at the PKC survey website.

Blairgowrie industral park on hold

Plans for an industrial park at Blairgowrie have been put on hold. Councillors yesterday criticised a report prepared by planning officials which omitted information on the site history. Residents say representations had been made to the council to create a wildlife area back in 2005. Development control committee convenor Willie Wilson called for the report to be deferred so that more information could be brought forward.

Grouse sport worth millions to economy

A new report has shown how the grouse moors in Scotland are worth millions to the economy. Written by economists at Strathclyde University, the report shows how grouse shooting can generate over 20 million a year. But the number of birds being shot has halved in the last ten years, which concerns the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust. They believe it is due to predators and disease and are now calling on the Scottish Government to give them support.