Council Spending Review
On November 4th, a Special Council Meeting will be held to consider the ‘Medium Term Financial Plan, Implications for Workforce Planning' report on savings proposals in Perth and Kinross for the next 3 years. Work has been ongoing for several months now to explore the options, which will help the council to find savings of around £38 million by 2013/14.A range of work force management measures have bee in place since November 2009 and the council are working on gaining approval for two categories of proposals. Leader of Perth and Kinross Council, Ian Miller said "Perth and Kinross is not immune to these cuts, but we are confident that we are well prepared to find these savings. Central to our approach has been a commitment to take all reasonable steps to avoid compulsory redundancies."
Time Capsule Buried
Today saw the Perth 800 time capsule will being buried on the North Inch, not to be opened until the year 2210 when Perth will celebrate its 1,000th anniversary.
The time capsule contains a wide variety of items from local residents, schoolchildren and organisations to provide future citizens with a snapshot of what life was like in early 21st century Perth. Perth & Kinross Council and the Royal Air Forces Association worked together on the time capsule idea to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Perth 800. They asked local people, clubs, businesses and groups to come forward with items to put into it.
Healthy Eating Workshops
Staff from the Paediatric Overweight Service Tayside (POST) visited Crieff Primary School along with Active Schools co-ordinators to highlight the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. Primary 7 pupils took part in the workshops, which focused on key health and well-being messages.Pupils saw that it was as "easy as 1, 2, 3" to be active for at least 1 hour a day, to spend less time watching television or playing computer games and to eat 3 healthy, balanced meals per day.
Friday, 29 October 2010
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Perth FM News 28/10/10
Council Food Audit
The Council's Food Law Enforcement Service has been given a positive report following an independent inspection, and this was presented to a meeting of the Council's Community Safety Committee yesterday. The Food Law Enforcement Service ensures that food safety, hygiene and quality standards are upheld by local food business operators. The audit found that the Council provided a high standard of food law enforcement, and provided a good service to both consumers and business owners.
Mountain Biking Conference
Mountain biking can be even more of a worldwide success story for Scotland – leading to additional health, economic and sporting benefits – but grass roots development is needed to sow the seeds of that growth.
That will be the strong message from leading speakers – including Scottish cycling star Mark Beaumont – at Scotland’s first ever national conference today in Perth.
It is being hosted to examine the development of mountain biking in Scotland.
Mountain biking has seen a massive rise in popularity in recent years, with Scotland now recognised as one of the best destinations in the world for mountain biking. Currently, the tourism market benefits by £119 million a year, with a potential for an extra £36 million a year.
Perthshire adventurer Mark Beaumont, will explain how his local cycling roots in Perthshire lead to the desire to cycle around the world – a journey which was watched by millions and captured in a BBC documentary.
Cat Protection Fund Raiser
Cats Protection are having a Coffee Morning this Saturday, at Scone Old Church Hall, Burnside, Scone from 10am to 1pm. There will be all the usual stalls including Cats Protection Christmas Cards, Calendars, Gifts, Tombola, Books, As New, Raffle and other gift stalls. Teas will be served. All monies raised will support cat rescue and rehoming work carried out by Cats Protection volunteers in the Perthshire area.
The Perth Branch of Cats Protection finds loving homes for around 250 cats and kittens each year. The Branch is run entirely by volunteers and depends on the generosity of the public to continue running its vital services for cats in the local area.
The Council's Food Law Enforcement Service has been given a positive report following an independent inspection, and this was presented to a meeting of the Council's Community Safety Committee yesterday. The Food Law Enforcement Service ensures that food safety, hygiene and quality standards are upheld by local food business operators. The audit found that the Council provided a high standard of food law enforcement, and provided a good service to both consumers and business owners.
Mountain Biking Conference
Mountain biking can be even more of a worldwide success story for Scotland – leading to additional health, economic and sporting benefits – but grass roots development is needed to sow the seeds of that growth.
That will be the strong message from leading speakers – including Scottish cycling star Mark Beaumont – at Scotland’s first ever national conference today in Perth.
It is being hosted to examine the development of mountain biking in Scotland.
Mountain biking has seen a massive rise in popularity in recent years, with Scotland now recognised as one of the best destinations in the world for mountain biking. Currently, the tourism market benefits by £119 million a year, with a potential for an extra £36 million a year.
Perthshire adventurer Mark Beaumont, will explain how his local cycling roots in Perthshire lead to the desire to cycle around the world – a journey which was watched by millions and captured in a BBC documentary.
Cat Protection Fund Raiser
Cats Protection are having a Coffee Morning this Saturday, at Scone Old Church Hall, Burnside, Scone from 10am to 1pm. There will be all the usual stalls including Cats Protection Christmas Cards, Calendars, Gifts, Tombola, Books, As New, Raffle and other gift stalls. Teas will be served. All monies raised will support cat rescue and rehoming work carried out by Cats Protection volunteers in the Perthshire area.
The Perth Branch of Cats Protection finds loving homes for around 250 cats and kittens each year. The Branch is run entirely by volunteers and depends on the generosity of the public to continue running its vital services for cats in the local area.
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Perth FM News 27/10/10
Perthshire Tourism Partnership
A new multi-agency body, which will aim to provide a co-ordinated approach to promoting the Perthshire tourism, met for the first time yesterday.
Members of the Perthshire Tourism Partnership (PTP), gathered in Pitlochry for it's inaugural meeting. The PTP brings together players from both public and private sectors, with the purpose of driving forward tourism priorities, exploiting common strengths and developing an action based approach to tourism. The first task the organisation faces is to revisit the existing tourism strategy to bring it into line with the national framework for change, and create an action plan for delivery of the strategy.
Commonwealth Experienc for local woman
A Blairgowrie woman picked to perform in the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony is hoping to inspire local youngsters to follow in her footsteps. Jennifer Younger returned from Delhi keen to share her incredible experiences and encourage school children to pull on their dancing shoes. She will be teaching a new set of street dances at leisure venue live active Blairgowrie next month. She was fortunate to be selected to join the 352 volunteers who delivered a dance routine full of Scottish flavour.
CIS Action at McDiarmid Park
Saint Johnstone face Celtic tonight in the quarterfinals of the CIS Cup at McDiarmid Park.This is a big week for Saints as they then face Celtic again at home on Saturday in a league game. Boss Derek McInnes spoke to Perthfm
A new multi-agency body, which will aim to provide a co-ordinated approach to promoting the Perthshire tourism, met for the first time yesterday.
Members of the Perthshire Tourism Partnership (PTP), gathered in Pitlochry for it's inaugural meeting. The PTP brings together players from both public and private sectors, with the purpose of driving forward tourism priorities, exploiting common strengths and developing an action based approach to tourism. The first task the organisation faces is to revisit the existing tourism strategy to bring it into line with the national framework for change, and create an action plan for delivery of the strategy.
Commonwealth Experienc for local woman
A Blairgowrie woman picked to perform in the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony is hoping to inspire local youngsters to follow in her footsteps. Jennifer Younger returned from Delhi keen to share her incredible experiences and encourage school children to pull on their dancing shoes. She will be teaching a new set of street dances at leisure venue live active Blairgowrie next month. She was fortunate to be selected to join the 352 volunteers who delivered a dance routine full of Scottish flavour.
CIS Action at McDiarmid Park
Saint Johnstone face Celtic tonight in the quarterfinals of the CIS Cup at McDiarmid Park.This is a big week for Saints as they then face Celtic again at home on Saturday in a league game. Boss Derek McInnes spoke to Perthfm
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Perth FM News 26/10/10
Perthshire Potential for New World Heritage Site
Perthshire has been hailed as the perfect location for a new world heritage site, capable of attracting thousands of visitors.
The case for the creation of a National Roman Centre that would promote and protect the country's roman heritage was set out by Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser.
Mr Fraser was joined amid the remains of Ardoch Fort – part of the Gask Ridge Fronteir - by members of the living history re-enactment society the Antonine Guard as he call for the backing of the Scottish Government. A short document entitled Perthshire's Roman Past details the many locations with Roman links and presses the government to help make the centre a reality.
New Trading Standards Inspection Project
Perth & Kinross Council's Trading Standards Service regularly carries out area inspection projects which concentrate on a particular geographical area within the council boundary. The next area chosen is the Council Ward 2, Strathmore. For two weeks from Monday 8th November, Trading Standards officers will be visiting business premises, by prior appointment if requested beforehand, or otherwise in the course of their 'walking the beat' in the area. During the visits, traders will be able to raise any matters of concern to them and receive advice from the visiting officers. The aim of the inspection is to visit as many as possible, if not all businesses in the Strathmore ward.
Carbon Community Action Project
Saturday sees Guildtown and Wolfhill Carbon Community Action Project, supported by Perth & Kinross Council, host an art event for local children, to demonstrate how waste that would normally be recycled or go to landfill can be given a second life by being used to make something unique. Children at Guildtown Primary School are being encouraged to collect various unwanted household items that could be used in the art session. A local art project will be leading the event which will run between 10am and 4pm on at Guildtown Village Hall, on the village's Hall Road.
Children of all ages are welcome to attend and some of the activities include, making a plastic bag fence and making juice carton wallets
Perthshire has been hailed as the perfect location for a new world heritage site, capable of attracting thousands of visitors.
The case for the creation of a National Roman Centre that would promote and protect the country's roman heritage was set out by Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser.
Mr Fraser was joined amid the remains of Ardoch Fort – part of the Gask Ridge Fronteir - by members of the living history re-enactment society the Antonine Guard as he call for the backing of the Scottish Government. A short document entitled Perthshire's Roman Past details the many locations with Roman links and presses the government to help make the centre a reality.
New Trading Standards Inspection Project
Perth & Kinross Council's Trading Standards Service regularly carries out area inspection projects which concentrate on a particular geographical area within the council boundary. The next area chosen is the Council Ward 2, Strathmore. For two weeks from Monday 8th November, Trading Standards officers will be visiting business premises, by prior appointment if requested beforehand, or otherwise in the course of their 'walking the beat' in the area. During the visits, traders will be able to raise any matters of concern to them and receive advice from the visiting officers. The aim of the inspection is to visit as many as possible, if not all businesses in the Strathmore ward.
Carbon Community Action Project
Saturday sees Guildtown and Wolfhill Carbon Community Action Project, supported by Perth & Kinross Council, host an art event for local children, to demonstrate how waste that would normally be recycled or go to landfill can be given a second life by being used to make something unique. Children at Guildtown Primary School are being encouraged to collect various unwanted household items that could be used in the art session. A local art project will be leading the event which will run between 10am and 4pm on at Guildtown Village Hall, on the village's Hall Road.
Children of all ages are welcome to attend and some of the activities include, making a plastic bag fence and making juice carton wallets
Monday, 25 October 2010
Perth FM News 25/10/10
Perth and Kinross in UK top 100
Council chiefs have been buoyed by figures showing Perth and Kinross is in the top 100 UK areas for economic resilience.Following the comprehensive spending reviews announcements of swingeing budget cuts and expected decimation of local authority budgets, the news is welcomed by beleaguered book balancers.The national analysis was carried out by experian and examined a total of 356 districts across the UK.
The councils enterprise and infra structure committee convener Councillor John Kellas said "In the current financial downturn this assessment makes for positive reading."
Fund Raising Cook Book
Images of injured soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan spurred Perth fundraiser Pat McDonald to produce a recipe book to support front line service men and women. Sales of the latest collection of the talented cooks sought after recipes will go to help for heroes after she was tempted from retirement for a good cause.
She said, "Few of us can be unmoved by the injuries being sustained by our forces and the amazing work being carried out to nurse and care for them. The money I raise will help provide a wide range of support and facilities for these remarkable young men and women."
Perth College Graduates
Perth College UHI has 'graduated' from the Carbon Trust's Carbon Management Programme. Duncan White, Director of Resources received a certificate from John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, at the official ceremony in Edinburgh. The Carbon Management Programme is designed to help organisations develop a targeted framework to deliver carbon reduction practices by establishing their current baseline emissions, assessing the risks and opportunities posed by climate change, and developing a robust strategy to reduce carbon footprints over a five to ten year period. The College was one of 43 Scottish organisations to attend the Carbon Trust ceremony.
Council chiefs have been buoyed by figures showing Perth and Kinross is in the top 100 UK areas for economic resilience.Following the comprehensive spending reviews announcements of swingeing budget cuts and expected decimation of local authority budgets, the news is welcomed by beleaguered book balancers.The national analysis was carried out by experian and examined a total of 356 districts across the UK.
The councils enterprise and infra structure committee convener Councillor John Kellas said "In the current financial downturn this assessment makes for positive reading."
Fund Raising Cook Book
Images of injured soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan spurred Perth fundraiser Pat McDonald to produce a recipe book to support front line service men and women. Sales of the latest collection of the talented cooks sought after recipes will go to help for heroes after she was tempted from retirement for a good cause.
She said, "Few of us can be unmoved by the injuries being sustained by our forces and the amazing work being carried out to nurse and care for them. The money I raise will help provide a wide range of support and facilities for these remarkable young men and women."
Perth College Graduates
Perth College UHI has 'graduated' from the Carbon Trust's Carbon Management Programme. Duncan White, Director of Resources received a certificate from John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, at the official ceremony in Edinburgh. The Carbon Management Programme is designed to help organisations develop a targeted framework to deliver carbon reduction practices by establishing their current baseline emissions, assessing the risks and opportunities posed by climate change, and developing a robust strategy to reduce carbon footprints over a five to ten year period. The College was one of 43 Scottish organisations to attend the Carbon Trust ceremony.
Friday, 22 October 2010
Perth FM News 22/10/10
Scanning Device Found
An illegal scanning devise has been discovered attached to a cash machine at a Perth High Street bank. Police are advising people to be diligent when using cash machines in the wake of the incident at the Santander Bank, involving what are popularly termed as skimming devices. The device is believed to have been placed on the atm between 9am on Monday and 4pm on Tuesday. Local police advise that it is vital to scrutinize any cash machine before accessing it, as there have been other incidents elsewhere in Scotland.
Local Man Given MBE
A Perth man who dedicated five decades to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme was honoured at Buckingham Palace. Jim Murray, development officer for Perth and Kinross Duke of Edinburgh Association, was made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Mr Murray started on his first Duke of Edinburgh award in 1960 and by the time he was 18 had achieved his gold award. He was instrumental in developing the award scheme in Perth and Kinross.
Paddle 2010
This weekend sees Paddle 2010 take place in Perth at Bell's sports centre.This is Scotland’s annual canoe and kayak show and the event is being held on Saturday and Sunday. This event has steadily grown in size over the last 15 years and attracts thousands of paddlers from far and wide, some who come for the varied selection of talks on all aspects of the sport. The major canoe manufacturers and retailers supporting this show reflect the significance of paddlesport in Scotland and particularly in Perth & Kinross
An illegal scanning devise has been discovered attached to a cash machine at a Perth High Street bank. Police are advising people to be diligent when using cash machines in the wake of the incident at the Santander Bank, involving what are popularly termed as skimming devices. The device is believed to have been placed on the atm between 9am on Monday and 4pm on Tuesday. Local police advise that it is vital to scrutinize any cash machine before accessing it, as there have been other incidents elsewhere in Scotland.
Local Man Given MBE
A Perth man who dedicated five decades to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme was honoured at Buckingham Palace. Jim Murray, development officer for Perth and Kinross Duke of Edinburgh Association, was made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Mr Murray started on his first Duke of Edinburgh award in 1960 and by the time he was 18 had achieved his gold award. He was instrumental in developing the award scheme in Perth and Kinross.
Paddle 2010
This weekend sees Paddle 2010 take place in Perth at Bell's sports centre.This is Scotland’s annual canoe and kayak show and the event is being held on Saturday and Sunday. This event has steadily grown in size over the last 15 years and attracts thousands of paddlers from far and wide, some who come for the varied selection of talks on all aspects of the sport. The major canoe manufacturers and retailers supporting this show reflect the significance of paddlesport in Scotland and particularly in Perth & Kinross
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Perth FM News 21/10/10
Tay Descent Event
Four hundred canoeists from all over the UK will take part in a spectacular descent of the River Tay on Saturday 23 October to celebrate Perth 800. People in all kinds of craft will be taking to the river for the mass participation Tay Descent event.
There are three courses of varying difficulties for canoeists - one of five miles which starts from Luncarty, one of nine miles which begins at Burnmouth, and the longer 23-mile descent starting from Dunkeld. All the canoeists will end their official Tay Descent paddle between Smeaton Bridge and Queen's Bridge in Perth city centre.
Return of Enchanted Forest
Friday sees the Enchanted Forest return to Faskally Woods near Pitlochry. Using the forest as a natural backdrop, visitors experience a lighting show that is, quite simply, out of this world. The Enchanted Forest is renowned to be Scotland's premier sound and light experience and attracts around 20,000 visitors every year. This is the first year where there has been community involvement with the running of the show, and this has included a youth marquee in the town where you people can try their had at some of the skills involved with producing the event.
Tartan Launch
The new Pitlochry Tartan is to be officially launched on Sunday at Fisher's Hotel.
The Highland Fashion Fling will bring together business and community groups with local people to see the benefits of the new tartan which was unveiled earlier this year.The tartan has been incorporated into a range of goods and the economic benefits from tartan licences and royalties will be returned as benefits to the community.
Four hundred canoeists from all over the UK will take part in a spectacular descent of the River Tay on Saturday 23 October to celebrate Perth 800. People in all kinds of craft will be taking to the river for the mass participation Tay Descent event.
There are three courses of varying difficulties for canoeists - one of five miles which starts from Luncarty, one of nine miles which begins at Burnmouth, and the longer 23-mile descent starting from Dunkeld. All the canoeists will end their official Tay Descent paddle between Smeaton Bridge and Queen's Bridge in Perth city centre.
Return of Enchanted Forest
Friday sees the Enchanted Forest return to Faskally Woods near Pitlochry. Using the forest as a natural backdrop, visitors experience a lighting show that is, quite simply, out of this world. The Enchanted Forest is renowned to be Scotland's premier sound and light experience and attracts around 20,000 visitors every year. This is the first year where there has been community involvement with the running of the show, and this has included a youth marquee in the town where you people can try their had at some of the skills involved with producing the event.
Tartan Launch
The new Pitlochry Tartan is to be officially launched on Sunday at Fisher's Hotel.
The Highland Fashion Fling will bring together business and community groups with local people to see the benefits of the new tartan which was unveiled earlier this year.The tartan has been incorporated into a range of goods and the economic benefits from tartan licences and royalties will be returned as benefits to the community.
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Perth FM News 20/10/10
Jewel of Kinross-shire
Visitors and local people now have an extra incentive to explore the beautiful areas around Loch Leven in Kinross-shire thanks to a new special offers guide launched by Perth & Kinross Council today. 'Loch Leven - Jewel of Kinross-shire' is a 28-page guide featuring over 20 money-saving offers from a diverse variety of businesses around the loch - everything from hotels and coffee shops to bike hire, bird watching and hot air balloon trips. The guide will make it even easier to explore this beautiful area and make the most of its wide range of attractions and businesses. It is a partnership project between the Council and local businesses, and is part of the Developing Rural Tourism project which is being supported by the European Regional Development Fund. Copies of the special offers guide are available from local businesses around Loch Leven, from VisitScotland Information Centres throughout Perthshire and also from the VisitScotland iPoint at The Pier, Kinross.
Perth 800 Time Capsule
Perth and Kinross residents have only a few days left to ensure they can become a part of history by donating a personal item to be buried in the Perth 800 time capsule. The Royal Air Forces Association and Perth & Kinross Council are working together on the time capsule project. It will be buried on the North Inch during a public ceremony. The project is to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Perth 800, and aims to capture what life was like in the early 21st century. It will be filled with letters, school projects, photographs and details of local people and organisations. Anyone who wishes to donate an item - whether it be a wedding picture, a family photograph, a news article, a letter, a CD or any other personal item - should take it to the reception at Blackfriars Development Centre, North Port, Perth, marked for the attention of Paul Rosie before this Friday.
Live and Learn Activity Drop-in
Today saw the first free Live and Learn Activity Drop-in at the North Inch Community Campus for North Perth residents organized by Perth and Kinross Council.
The sessions which will be held from 10am to 12noon on Wednesdays are open to everyone and will run until November 17th.Art and crafts, cookery and other activities will be on offer at the drop-in, which will primarily be held in the North Inch Community Library on campus. Staff at the library will be more than happy to provide informal tours for people attending the sessions and talk about the range of facilities that are on offer.
Visitors and local people now have an extra incentive to explore the beautiful areas around Loch Leven in Kinross-shire thanks to a new special offers guide launched by Perth & Kinross Council today. 'Loch Leven - Jewel of Kinross-shire' is a 28-page guide featuring over 20 money-saving offers from a diverse variety of businesses around the loch - everything from hotels and coffee shops to bike hire, bird watching and hot air balloon trips. The guide will make it even easier to explore this beautiful area and make the most of its wide range of attractions and businesses. It is a partnership project between the Council and local businesses, and is part of the Developing Rural Tourism project which is being supported by the European Regional Development Fund. Copies of the special offers guide are available from local businesses around Loch Leven, from VisitScotland Information Centres throughout Perthshire and also from the VisitScotland iPoint at The Pier, Kinross.
Perth 800 Time Capsule
Perth and Kinross residents have only a few days left to ensure they can become a part of history by donating a personal item to be buried in the Perth 800 time capsule. The Royal Air Forces Association and Perth & Kinross Council are working together on the time capsule project. It will be buried on the North Inch during a public ceremony. The project is to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Perth 800, and aims to capture what life was like in the early 21st century. It will be filled with letters, school projects, photographs and details of local people and organisations. Anyone who wishes to donate an item - whether it be a wedding picture, a family photograph, a news article, a letter, a CD or any other personal item - should take it to the reception at Blackfriars Development Centre, North Port, Perth, marked for the attention of Paul Rosie before this Friday.
Live and Learn Activity Drop-in
Today saw the first free Live and Learn Activity Drop-in at the North Inch Community Campus for North Perth residents organized by Perth and Kinross Council.
The sessions which will be held from 10am to 12noon on Wednesdays are open to everyone and will run until November 17th.Art and crafts, cookery and other activities will be on offer at the drop-in, which will primarily be held in the North Inch Community Library on campus. Staff at the library will be more than happy to provide informal tours for people attending the sessions and talk about the range of facilities that are on offer.
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Perth FM News 19/10/10
Traffic Commissioner Ruling
A Perthshire bus firm has been ordered to remove 20% of its fleet from the roads after a wheel detached from one of its vehicles on the A90. Smith and Sons of Coupar Angus were reported to the Traffic Commissioner following the incident at Kinfauns in December. Defects in other buses, which rendered them un road worthy, were also later uncovered out at the firm. In a ruling issued yesterday, Traffic Commissioner, Joan Aitken said "It is extremely lucky that no one was hurt in this incident and that the driver was able to pull into a lay by in the nick of time".
Waste Fortnight Success
At the end of September, Comrie Development Trust, in partnership with Perth & Kinross Council, hosted the Comrie Zero Waste Fortnight encouraging the community to reduce, reuse and recycle their waste as much as possible. The community's efforts have paid off with householders reducing the amount of waste put in the green-lidded household bin by 2080 kg, a reduction of 13% in just two weeks. As a result, Comrie Primary School will receive a cheque for £146 from the Council, equivalent to the approximate costs of sending this amount of waste to landfill. The school is planning to spend the money on their outdoor Green Classroom.
Money Management Course
Would you like some money management advice? A free and fun course is being run at Letham Community Learning Centre designed to give people useful tips on how to develop their money management skills. The course will be covering topics such as 'What kind of spender are you?’ interest rates and budgeting. The course starts on Wednesday 27 October and run each Wednesday until 1 December. Sessions will run from 10am - 12.00pm.
A Perthshire bus firm has been ordered to remove 20% of its fleet from the roads after a wheel detached from one of its vehicles on the A90. Smith and Sons of Coupar Angus were reported to the Traffic Commissioner following the incident at Kinfauns in December. Defects in other buses, which rendered them un road worthy, were also later uncovered out at the firm. In a ruling issued yesterday, Traffic Commissioner, Joan Aitken said "It is extremely lucky that no one was hurt in this incident and that the driver was able to pull into a lay by in the nick of time".
Waste Fortnight Success
At the end of September, Comrie Development Trust, in partnership with Perth & Kinross Council, hosted the Comrie Zero Waste Fortnight encouraging the community to reduce, reuse and recycle their waste as much as possible. The community's efforts have paid off with householders reducing the amount of waste put in the green-lidded household bin by 2080 kg, a reduction of 13% in just two weeks. As a result, Comrie Primary School will receive a cheque for £146 from the Council, equivalent to the approximate costs of sending this amount of waste to landfill. The school is planning to spend the money on their outdoor Green Classroom.
Money Management Course
Would you like some money management advice? A free and fun course is being run at Letham Community Learning Centre designed to give people useful tips on how to develop their money management skills. The course will be covering topics such as 'What kind of spender are you?’ interest rates and budgeting. The course starts on Wednesday 27 October and run each Wednesday until 1 December. Sessions will run from 10am - 12.00pm.
Monday, 18 October 2010
Perth FM News 18/10/10
Safety Cameras in Operation
Tayside Safety Camera Partnership are targeting danger zones on roads in Perth and Kinross. Until the twenty second of October, that's this Friday, there's going to be more cameras on sites with a history of collisions and evidence of speeding drivers.
Some of the routes affected include the A93 Old Scone to Blairgowrie Road at Meikleour, the A94 Scone to Coupar Angus Route and the A977 Kinross to Crook of Devon Road at Balado.
Glass Recycling Encouraged
The Perth and Kinross area has a high recycling rate thanks to residents support for services run by Perth & Kinross Council, which allow householders to recycle a wide range of their everyday waste. However, the Council has today reminded householders about the facilities available for recycling glass locally, to encourage more people to drop off their glass containers at Recycling Centres and Points instead of throwing them into their general waste bin, from where they will end up in landfill.
It is estimated by British Glass that the average UK household uses 331 glass bottles and jars every year. Unfortunately, only around half of these are recycled. In Perth and Kinross, this means that every year around 2700 tonnes of glass goes into general waste bins for disposal in landfill. The cost of this to the Council is estimated at £189,000, which in the present financial climate could be put to better use in other ways.
Future Development Consultation Ongoing
It's week two of the fourteen week consultation in Perth and Kinross about the areas future development. It's the biggest consultation ever to be undertaken by the planning authority. Events are being organized to allow locals the opportunity to talk to council officers about the local development plan. There's a drop in session being held today from 2pm till 8pm at Kinross Community Campus.
Tayside Safety Camera Partnership are targeting danger zones on roads in Perth and Kinross. Until the twenty second of October, that's this Friday, there's going to be more cameras on sites with a history of collisions and evidence of speeding drivers.
Some of the routes affected include the A93 Old Scone to Blairgowrie Road at Meikleour, the A94 Scone to Coupar Angus Route and the A977 Kinross to Crook of Devon Road at Balado.
Glass Recycling Encouraged
The Perth and Kinross area has a high recycling rate thanks to residents support for services run by Perth & Kinross Council, which allow householders to recycle a wide range of their everyday waste. However, the Council has today reminded householders about the facilities available for recycling glass locally, to encourage more people to drop off their glass containers at Recycling Centres and Points instead of throwing them into their general waste bin, from where they will end up in landfill.
It is estimated by British Glass that the average UK household uses 331 glass bottles and jars every year. Unfortunately, only around half of these are recycled. In Perth and Kinross, this means that every year around 2700 tonnes of glass goes into general waste bins for disposal in landfill. The cost of this to the Council is estimated at £189,000, which in the present financial climate could be put to better use in other ways.
Future Development Consultation Ongoing
It's week two of the fourteen week consultation in Perth and Kinross about the areas future development. It's the biggest consultation ever to be undertaken by the planning authority. Events are being organized to allow locals the opportunity to talk to council officers about the local development plan. There's a drop in session being held today from 2pm till 8pm at Kinross Community Campus.
Friday, 15 October 2010
Perth FM News 15/10/10
Hardie moves from Saint's to Jag's
St Johnstone manager Derek McInnes has been telling us Martin Hardie's month loan with Partick Thistle will be good for the player. The saints midfielder is returning to Fairhill where he had a successful career from 2000 to 2003. McInnes says it was an easy move.
Perthshire pensioner on sex offender's register
A pensioner from Perthshire has been placed on the sex offender's register. The town's sheriff court heard how seventy seven year old Francis Coutts touched a sixteen year old the girl on the body and the leg when on the bus. Mr Coutts admitted he conducted himself in a disorderly manner by making inappropriate comments and committing a breach of the peace. Sheriff Micheal Fletcher called for a social enquiry before sentencing but has placed him on the sex offenders register in the short term.
Rally of Scotland comes to Pertshire
The Rally of Scotland's kicking off from Perth's Scone Palace tonight. Drivers will be racing on closed gravel roads in Perth and Kinross and Stirling. The race is part of Perth's eight hundred-anniversary celebration. The rally's closing at Stirling Castle on Sunday.
St Johnstone manager Derek McInnes has been telling us Martin Hardie's month loan with Partick Thistle will be good for the player. The saints midfielder is returning to Fairhill where he had a successful career from 2000 to 2003. McInnes says it was an easy move.
Perthshire pensioner on sex offender's register
A pensioner from Perthshire has been placed on the sex offender's register. The town's sheriff court heard how seventy seven year old Francis Coutts touched a sixteen year old the girl on the body and the leg when on the bus. Mr Coutts admitted he conducted himself in a disorderly manner by making inappropriate comments and committing a breach of the peace. Sheriff Micheal Fletcher called for a social enquiry before sentencing but has placed him on the sex offenders register in the short term.
Rally of Scotland comes to Pertshire
The Rally of Scotland's kicking off from Perth's Scone Palace tonight. Drivers will be racing on closed gravel roads in Perth and Kinross and Stirling. The race is part of Perth's eight hundred-anniversary celebration. The rally's closing at Stirling Castle on Sunday.
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Perth FM News 15/10/10
Golfer's kept in dark about new bridge
Officials from Perth and Kinross council are being slated by a local organization for ignoring its concerns on the new cycle bridge in Perth. The North Inch user group say they weren't consulted on the location of the connect 2 bridge which will link the park with Isla road. The bridge's proposed position has now been moved six hundred yards, meaning it will now be on the golf course. Chairman Jack McLeish says it's going to ruin the course for a lot of golfers.
Murdo Fraser's making tracks for the fair city
Mid Scotland and Fife Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser's lodging parliamentary questions, asking the SNP Government what it's doing to improve train services between Perth and Edinburgh. Mr Fraser's been campaigning for improvement to the Perth train station and rail links between Perth and Edinburgh. Today he's been asking what action's been taken to improve train services between the two cities.
He's also been enquiring for a break down of the costs of improvements to train stations in Scotland over the last three years.
More job cuts in Perth
Workers at the Vector Aerospaces Perthshire plant are having to come to terms with news their workforce is being cut by ten percent. About thirty jobs are being axed at the Almondbank unit. Senior management there are calling it a "restructuring" exercise. Officials at the plant say they’re not releasing any statements on site.
Officials from Perth and Kinross council are being slated by a local organization for ignoring its concerns on the new cycle bridge in Perth. The North Inch user group say they weren't consulted on the location of the connect 2 bridge which will link the park with Isla road. The bridge's proposed position has now been moved six hundred yards, meaning it will now be on the golf course. Chairman Jack McLeish says it's going to ruin the course for a lot of golfers.
Murdo Fraser's making tracks for the fair city
Mid Scotland and Fife Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser's lodging parliamentary questions, asking the SNP Government what it's doing to improve train services between Perth and Edinburgh. Mr Fraser's been campaigning for improvement to the Perth train station and rail links between Perth and Edinburgh. Today he's been asking what action's been taken to improve train services between the two cities.
He's also been enquiring for a break down of the costs of improvements to train stations in Scotland over the last three years.
More job cuts in Perth
Workers at the Vector Aerospaces Perthshire plant are having to come to terms with news their workforce is being cut by ten percent. About thirty jobs are being axed at the Almondbank unit. Senior management there are calling it a "restructuring" exercise. Officials at the plant say they’re not releasing any statements on site.
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Perth FM News 13/10/10
Council Consultation underway
It's day three of the biggest and most extensive consultation ever undertaken by Perth and Kinross council. A fourteen week programme concerning the future development in Perth and Kinross is currently underway. Drop in sessions and workshops are being held in the Perth and Kinross area to make sure locals can get involved in the consultation on the report for the local development plan. So far the sessions have been held in Perth, Coupar Angus, Scone and Stanley.
Driver survives horror crash
A driver narrowly escaped death yesterday when her car plunged thirty feet down a steep embankment in Perth. The woman, who hasn't been named, smashed into a tree at the bottom of the hill in the Strathtummel area. She's now reportedly in Ninewells hospital in a stable condition. An investigation into the accident began last night.
Revised bus times in Perth
We're being told a number of Stagecoach bus time tables across Perthshire are going to be revised from Monday the twenty fifth of October. It's mainly minor adjustments to improve the services reliability across the area. An information bus with details of all the services is going to be located on Perth's High Street from eleven am next Tuesday. For more information on the changes go to www.stagecoachbus.com or visit any local travel shop.
It's day three of the biggest and most extensive consultation ever undertaken by Perth and Kinross council. A fourteen week programme concerning the future development in Perth and Kinross is currently underway. Drop in sessions and workshops are being held in the Perth and Kinross area to make sure locals can get involved in the consultation on the report for the local development plan. So far the sessions have been held in Perth, Coupar Angus, Scone and Stanley.
Driver survives horror crash
A driver narrowly escaped death yesterday when her car plunged thirty feet down a steep embankment in Perth. The woman, who hasn't been named, smashed into a tree at the bottom of the hill in the Strathtummel area. She's now reportedly in Ninewells hospital in a stable condition. An investigation into the accident began last night.
Revised bus times in Perth
We're being told a number of Stagecoach bus time tables across Perthshire are going to be revised from Monday the twenty fifth of October. It's mainly minor adjustments to improve the services reliability across the area. An information bus with details of all the services is going to be located on Perth's High Street from eleven am next Tuesday. For more information on the changes go to www.stagecoachbus.com or visit any local travel shop.
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Perth FM News 12/10/10
A9 Crash victim named
The man who died in a car accident on the A9 yesterday in Perthshire has been named as forty one year old Roy Green from Kilsyth. The two vehicle collision caused massive tailbacks for drivers heading for Perth yesterday morning. It happened on the northbound carriageway about four miles from Auchterader. Mr Greene's passenger has suffered minor cuts to his leg and chest but the driver of the other vehicle wasn't injured.
Perthshire home trashed by teens
A dad from Perth has been warning other parents about house parties after his home was trashed by a group of teenagers. Murray Duncan's fifteen year old son had been allowed friends over at the weekend while his mum and dad were out. But the teen called his father in a panic when about fifty youths turned up to the house uninvited. The kids caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to the property including the pulling doors from their hinges, breaking beds and pouring vodka and crisps into the aquarium which killed the families fish.
Scotland take on Spain
Scotland are facing Spain tonight at Hamden in the qualifying stages of Euro 2012.
The tartan army already have four points from their first three matches of the campaign while Spain sit top of Group one.
The man who died in a car accident on the A9 yesterday in Perthshire has been named as forty one year old Roy Green from Kilsyth. The two vehicle collision caused massive tailbacks for drivers heading for Perth yesterday morning. It happened on the northbound carriageway about four miles from Auchterader. Mr Greene's passenger has suffered minor cuts to his leg and chest but the driver of the other vehicle wasn't injured.
Perthshire home trashed by teens
A dad from Perth has been warning other parents about house parties after his home was trashed by a group of teenagers. Murray Duncan's fifteen year old son had been allowed friends over at the weekend while his mum and dad were out. But the teen called his father in a panic when about fifty youths turned up to the house uninvited. The kids caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to the property including the pulling doors from their hinges, breaking beds and pouring vodka and crisps into the aquarium which killed the families fish.
Scotland take on Spain
Scotland are facing Spain tonight at Hamden in the qualifying stages of Euro 2012.
The tartan army already have four points from their first three matches of the campaign while Spain sit top of Group one.
Monday, 11 October 2010
Perth FM News 11/10/10
A9 Road Crash
A man's died in a road crash on the A9 in perthshire this morning. We're being told he was forty one and from the Kilsyth area. His van collided with a tipper truck on the northbound carriage way about half six. The passenger has some minor cuts to his leg and chest but the diver of the truck hasn't been injured.
Local Development Plan
A fourteen week public consultation on developments in Perth and Kinross kicks off today. Drop in sessions and workshops are being held around the area so locals can discuss the Main Issues Report for the new local development plan. It's the largest and most extensive public consultation exercise ever undertaken by the planning authority. Council leader Ian Miller has been telling us it's important people get involved in the discussions.
Commonwealth Games win for Perthshire athlete
Perthshire girl Ailey Child will be celebrating after a win at the Common Wealth games in Delhi. She won the silver in the four hundred metre hundred final. The twenty three year old is a PE teacher at Perth Grammar.
A man's died in a road crash on the A9 in perthshire this morning. We're being told he was forty one and from the Kilsyth area. His van collided with a tipper truck on the northbound carriage way about half six. The passenger has some minor cuts to his leg and chest but the diver of the truck hasn't been injured.
Local Development Plan
A fourteen week public consultation on developments in Perth and Kinross kicks off today. Drop in sessions and workshops are being held around the area so locals can discuss the Main Issues Report for the new local development plan. It's the largest and most extensive public consultation exercise ever undertaken by the planning authority. Council leader Ian Miller has been telling us it's important people get involved in the discussions.
Commonwealth Games win for Perthshire athlete
Perthshire girl Ailey Child will be celebrating after a win at the Common Wealth games in Delhi. She won the silver in the four hundred metre hundred final. The twenty three year old is a PE teacher at Perth Grammar.
Friday, 8 October 2010
Perth FM News 08/10/10
Police warn locals of bogus workmen
Tayside Police are asking people in Perthshire to be vigilant to workmen in the area. The advice comes after three men pretended to carry out work in the Nimmo Avenue area of the city last night. They proceeded to steal money from one of the households in the neighborhood. Officers are advising locals to always ask for identification from workers coming into their homes.
Insulation scheme to create jobs for Perth and Kinross
Politicians are saying a grant from the Scottish Government will create local jobs in Perth and Kinross. The governments giving five hundred and ninety thousand pounds to improve energy efficency in the area. It's part of a ten million pound package in line with Scotland's energy efficency action plan. It's anticipated much of the money will be spent on home insulation.
New buzz in Perth
Children from Kinross Primary school have been to visit a new Bee Sanctuary in Perthshire. It's been created at the RSPB Scotland's Vane Farm nature reserve on the shores of Loch Leven. The site of the new bee sanctuary is in an area of the reserve known as "Little Vane".
Tayside Police are asking people in Perthshire to be vigilant to workmen in the area. The advice comes after three men pretended to carry out work in the Nimmo Avenue area of the city last night. They proceeded to steal money from one of the households in the neighborhood. Officers are advising locals to always ask for identification from workers coming into their homes.
Insulation scheme to create jobs for Perth and Kinross
Politicians are saying a grant from the Scottish Government will create local jobs in Perth and Kinross. The governments giving five hundred and ninety thousand pounds to improve energy efficency in the area. It's part of a ten million pound package in line with Scotland's energy efficency action plan. It's anticipated much of the money will be spent on home insulation.
New buzz in Perth
Children from Kinross Primary school have been to visit a new Bee Sanctuary in Perthshire. It's been created at the RSPB Scotland's Vane Farm nature reserve on the shores of Loch Leven. The site of the new bee sanctuary is in an area of the reserve known as "Little Vane".
Thursday, 7 October 2010
Perth FM News 07/10/10
Clachan Construction to pay staff
Creditors are saying former employees from collapsed Perth building firm Clachan Construction should get any wages they're due. Accountants Henderson Loggie say about seven hundred thousand pounds has been raised by selling off assets of the company. The employees who lost their jobs in July are set to paid first from the funds but other creditors might not be so lucky. The business which operated across central Scotland, folded in July this year
Future of Kinfauns Church still uncertain
Councillors are being told plans to convert a Perthshire church into a house are on hold. The future of the empty Kinfauns church was supposed to be decided by the council's development control committee earlier. But the item was removed from the meetings agenda because of "technical reasons." It's anticipated the committee will discuss the matter in either November or December.
Perth's Potato Heads give to charity
Staff from a Perthshire potato company have raised thirteen thousand pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The twelve Greenvale AP team members took part in a triathlon event. The group, nicknamed the Potato Heads, managed to raise nine thousand two hundred and sixty six pounds through their own efforts. A further three thousand, eight hundred and twenty three pounds was donated by the Burrelton based Greenvale AP.
Creditors are saying former employees from collapsed Perth building firm Clachan Construction should get any wages they're due. Accountants Henderson Loggie say about seven hundred thousand pounds has been raised by selling off assets of the company. The employees who lost their jobs in July are set to paid first from the funds but other creditors might not be so lucky. The business which operated across central Scotland, folded in July this year
Future of Kinfauns Church still uncertain
Councillors are being told plans to convert a Perthshire church into a house are on hold. The future of the empty Kinfauns church was supposed to be decided by the council's development control committee earlier. But the item was removed from the meetings agenda because of "technical reasons." It's anticipated the committee will discuss the matter in either November or December.
Perth's Potato Heads give to charity
Staff from a Perthshire potato company have raised thirteen thousand pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The twelve Greenvale AP team members took part in a triathlon event. The group, nicknamed the Potato Heads, managed to raise nine thousand two hundred and sixty six pounds through their own efforts. A further three thousand, eight hundred and twenty three pounds was donated by the Burrelton based Greenvale AP.
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Perth FM News 06/10/10
South Inch Regeneration
The regeneration of the South Inch in Perth is getting underway in the next few weeks. The first phase of improvements will concern the revamp of the parklands boating pond. Perth and Kinross council want to revitialise the park for locals and visitors by providing a leisure and recreation facility. Other planned improvements include a new play area, better entrances and paths and enhancing the appearance of the parks landscape.
Council services get reshaped for the elderly
Perth and Kinross council is reforming services for elderly residents. It's because the number of people over sixty five living in the area is expected to go up seventy four percent by 2031. As part of the reshape in services, the council's introducing a reablement programme this week. It's designed to help people get back to work after poor health or being in hospital.
Saint's manager talks to us about John Hughes
St Johnstone's manager Derek McInnes has been telling Perth FM he was surprised by Hibs manager John Hughes's resignation. Hughes quit earlier this week after the side lost 2 nil to St Johnstone at the weekend. The Saints manager says he's sad to see him go.
The regeneration of the South Inch in Perth is getting underway in the next few weeks. The first phase of improvements will concern the revamp of the parklands boating pond. Perth and Kinross council want to revitialise the park for locals and visitors by providing a leisure and recreation facility. Other planned improvements include a new play area, better entrances and paths and enhancing the appearance of the parks landscape.
Council services get reshaped for the elderly
Perth and Kinross council is reforming services for elderly residents. It's because the number of people over sixty five living in the area is expected to go up seventy four percent by 2031. As part of the reshape in services, the council's introducing a reablement programme this week. It's designed to help people get back to work after poor health or being in hospital.
Saint's manager talks to us about John Hughes
St Johnstone's manager Derek McInnes has been telling Perth FM he was surprised by Hibs manager John Hughes's resignation. Hughes quit earlier this week after the side lost 2 nil to St Johnstone at the weekend. The Saints manager says he's sad to see him go.
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Perth FM News 05/10/10
Proposed waste site near Glenfarg
Plans for a waste site at Binn Farm near Glenfarg have been submitted to Perth and Kinross Council. If it get's the go ahead then a plant capable of dealing with sixty thousand tonnes of public waste could be created on the site. It's thought the scheme could generate enough electricity to heat and light the equivalent of around eight thousand homes.
Unemployment in Perth
New figures are revealing over fourteen and a half thousand people in Perth and Kinross are relying on benefits. The rate of the areas income deprivation is about ten percent. That's less than half the rate of Dundee. The research also shows about sixteen percent of Scotland's overall population is now classed as income deprived.
Book for the People of Perth
A Book written to take Perthshire locals back up memory lane has been launched in bookshops. The People's Perth is being published as part of the year long Perth eight hundred celebrations. It's been put together by the Courier and features loads of archived pictures from the newspaper and locals. You can buy the book from WH Smith, Waterstones, A.K Bell library and newsagents.
Monday, 4 October 2010
Perth FM News 04/10/10
Perth employee features in global campaign
An Aviva employee from Perth has been selected to appear in the insurance companies global campaign. Michelle Marr from Craigie has been chosen for the "You are the big picture" campaign because of her outstanding customer service. Her image is going to be projected on London’s National Theatre as well as appearing at York Station. The campaign is launching today and is running for three years.
Locals have their say in city's future
A fourteen-week consultation between Perth's residents and businesses could be what decides the future of the fair city. A report being published this Friday is launching the discussion period. The aim of the Main Issues Report is to find out what locals think about policy and development options for the future of the city.
Drop in sessions and workshops are going to be held throughout Perth and Kinross so locals can have their say.
Another win for the Saints!
St Johnstone secured their second win of the season over the weekend with a two nil win against Hibs. A second-half header from Liam Craig and an injury-time strike from Marcus Haber seemed to put pressure on John Hughes. The Hiberniain manager announced his resignation from the club earlier.
An Aviva employee from Perth has been selected to appear in the insurance companies global campaign. Michelle Marr from Craigie has been chosen for the "You are the big picture" campaign because of her outstanding customer service. Her image is going to be projected on London’s National Theatre as well as appearing at York Station. The campaign is launching today and is running for three years.
Locals have their say in city's future
A fourteen-week consultation between Perth's residents and businesses could be what decides the future of the fair city. A report being published this Friday is launching the discussion period. The aim of the Main Issues Report is to find out what locals think about policy and development options for the future of the city.
Drop in sessions and workshops are going to be held throughout Perth and Kinross so locals can have their say.
Another win for the Saints!
St Johnstone secured their second win of the season over the weekend with a two nil win against Hibs. A second-half header from Liam Craig and an injury-time strike from Marcus Haber seemed to put pressure on John Hughes. The Hiberniain manager announced his resignation from the club earlier.
Friday, 1 October 2010
Perth FM News 01/10/10
Golfers rise up against bridge plans
Local golfers are tot take their fight against the new Tay Cycle bridge to the Perth Public.The group of North Inch Players are furious their course will be disrupted by months of building work for the Connect2 span which will stretch to isla Road providing a bike link to scone. They will be at the Perth Farmers Market asking the public to sign a petition opposing the £2.6 million span. Although £1.25 million was secured through a lottery grant the short fall must be met from council funds, a commitment given by the authority despite the fact there are large budget cuts on the horizon.
National Liftshare Week
Perth and Kinross Council urges people to car-share for first ever nationwide Liftshare Week. With petrol prices hitting a record high this year, and the recession still having a very real impact on people's pockets, Perth & Kinross Council is highlighting how people can try filling their empty car seats for the first ever nationwide car-sharing week. Next week is Liftshare Week 2010, and it aims to encourage commuters to discover the benefits of sharing their drive to work. People who live or work in Perth and Kinross are able to search for someone to share their journey on www.perthandkinrossliftshare.com "We're asking everyone to look at how often they travel alone by car" said Enterprise and Infrastructure Convener Councillor John Kellas. "There's nearly always someone going the same way - especially on the daily commute - and if you take a passenger or two, you'll probably save yourself hundreds of pounds a year, as well as easing local pollution and congestion.
35 new jobs created
The Tiso Experience Centre at Inveralmond has opened today, creating 35 new jobs in the local area. This is the 4th centre the family run group has opened in Scotland and it hopes to attract customers from further afield. Chief executive Chris Tiso spoke to Perth FM
Local golfers are tot take their fight against the new Tay Cycle bridge to the Perth Public.The group of North Inch Players are furious their course will be disrupted by months of building work for the Connect2 span which will stretch to isla Road providing a bike link to scone. They will be at the Perth Farmers Market asking the public to sign a petition opposing the £2.6 million span. Although £1.25 million was secured through a lottery grant the short fall must be met from council funds, a commitment given by the authority despite the fact there are large budget cuts on the horizon.
National Liftshare Week
Perth and Kinross Council urges people to car-share for first ever nationwide Liftshare Week. With petrol prices hitting a record high this year, and the recession still having a very real impact on people's pockets, Perth & Kinross Council is highlighting how people can try filling their empty car seats for the first ever nationwide car-sharing week. Next week is Liftshare Week 2010, and it aims to encourage commuters to discover the benefits of sharing their drive to work. People who live or work in Perth and Kinross are able to search for someone to share their journey on www.perthandkinrossliftshare.com "We're asking everyone to look at how often they travel alone by car" said Enterprise and Infrastructure Convener Councillor John Kellas. "There's nearly always someone going the same way - especially on the daily commute - and if you take a passenger or two, you'll probably save yourself hundreds of pounds a year, as well as easing local pollution and congestion.
35 new jobs created
The Tiso Experience Centre at Inveralmond has opened today, creating 35 new jobs in the local area. This is the 4th centre the family run group has opened in Scotland and it hopes to attract customers from further afield. Chief executive Chris Tiso spoke to Perth FM
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