Phone mast decision overturned by Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has granted permission for a mobile phone mast to be built on a Perth street. Residents of Burghmuir Road had been fighting the mast for almost 2 years. But not the Government reporter has said Vodafone's mast is acceptable in planning terms and has granted permission for its installation. He was not persuaded that the visual impact would be harmful.
Praise for Perth Show
The Perth Show has been praised, despite bad weather and a late granting of a licence for the beer tent. The event is now in it's 148th year and along the way it became a 2 day event. Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser attended and took the opportunity to meet with members of the Rotary Club as well as local farmers and residents. He says such a show highlights Perth's importance to the agricultural community in Scotland.
Public opinion sought on spending
An Independent Budget Review has been completed and published with ideas on how public spending should be shaped in Scotland. Now Scotland's Finance Secretary John Swinney wants to hear opinions from the people of Perth. As Scotland faces the challenge of reduced public spending he wants to know what people feel the priorities are. He will be publishing the Scottish Budget in November and is determined to reflect feedback given to him from Perth and all around Scotland.
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