New Contracts Secured for Vector Aerospace
Politicians have expressed delight after a raft of new contracts secured the future of previously under threat jobs at Vector Aerospace in Almondbank. The firm had revealed that a number of positions were at risk but last night said they had successfully agreed a "number" of crucial follow-on contracts.The former DARA site was sold to the Vector Aerospace Corporation in April 2008. Vector Aerospace’s components director Ian Burnett said "Following lengthy negotiations , we have been able to reach agreements with out customers that will keep this high quality engineering work at Almondbank for the foreseeable future".
Retail Freight Hub Pilot Scheme
A freight hub, for retailers in the area, is be created to cut traffic and polluting emissions. Perthshire traders will be able to use the Inveralmond Industrial Estate base to co-ordinate deliveries ensuring vehicles are used to capacity before hitting local roads. The centre will be used on a trial basis after being identified as the most cost effective option. The trial scheme would form part of a wider package of measures. Retailer participation would be voluntary and presentations will be made to local interested parties and stakeholders.
Taxpayers Bill for Civic Receptions
An investigation has revealed that tax payers have stumped up more than £137,000 for civic receptions in Perth and Kinross since 2005.Against the backdrop of an economic downturn,, council chiefs last night faced calls to ensure all future spending is "justifiable and proportionate". Figures revealed that that the vast majority of the total, £121,000 was spent on external events. The TaxPayer’s Alliance has branded some of the spending "insensitive".
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