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
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