Perth FM News 07/09/10

Police Witness Appeal

Police in Perth are appealing for witnesses after a 38 year old male was assaulted and robbed in South Methven Street, opposite Apollo Blinds.
The incident took place between 11pm and midnight on Saturday 4th September.
The victim, who was punched and robbed of two items of jewellery, suffered slight injuries during the attack.
It is possible that two other males and a female were in the area when the incident occurred and per police are keen to trace these individuals.

Smokers Warned of Hidden Costs

Smokers in Perth were reminded yesterday of a possible hidden cost of their habit – a hefty fine if caught dropping cigarette butts in the street.
According to Keep Scotland Beautiful, although these items make up 75% of street litter dropped across the country, there is still a misconception that they are not classed as litter.
However, dropping cigarette butts in the street is still littering and can lead to affixed penalty notice of £50 being issued.
Smokers are being urged to make use of the ashtrays mounted on walls outside most pubs and restaurants and on the top of many litter bins.


Connect2 Consultation

More than 500 members of the public have taken the opportunity to let Perth & Kinross Council know which design they would prefer for a proposed pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Tay.
For the last three weeks the Council has been inviting views on two designs created for the bridge intended to span the river from the North Inch to Isla Road at Upper Springlands. Feedback from the consultation will help inform the decision on which design will go forward to the planning process.
The consultation has now closed and the Council will make a decision on the chosen design, based on the feedback from the consultation. This will be communicated on the Council's website and in the local media. Proposed plans, based on the chosen design, will then go forward to the planning process.
Members of the public will also be involved in some future decisions, such as the naming of the bridge as the project progresses.