Wednesday, 11 August 2010

Perth FM News - 11th August 2010

A frame adverts could be banned

It's possible that Perth and Kinross Council will ban the use of A Frame advertising on Perth streets. Local businesses are being asked for opinions on the use of the boards. Different options are being considered for the control of signage, including permits or an outright ban. Currently the council's roads service operates an informal system of consent that reacts mainly to complaints.

Wishart visits Loch of the Lowes

Loch of the Lowes welcomed Perth's MP Pete Wishart today to see how the centre had fared over the summer. The Scottish Wildlife Trust's website is currently achieving over 2000 hits a day as enthusiasts from around the world check up on the ospreys. Mr Wishart wanted to catch up on the story of 'Lady', their famous osprey.

MSP launched new PAW Crime Group

Perth MSP and Minister for the Environment today launched the new Tayside Partnership Against Wildlife Crime group. The multi-agency body has representatives from agencies across the UK, including police, the RSPB and Scottish National Heritage. The Tayside group is still in its infancy and plans are for it to develop in the coming months. They say the partnership is an important tool in enforcing Wildlife crime legislation.

No comments:

Post a Comment