Housing Benefit Cuts
Households across Perth and Kinross are set to be hit hard by planned housing benefit cuts, a leading charity has claimed. Figures released by Shelter Scotland showed that those living in the private rented sector could lose £56 per month on average. Perth and Kinross Council will not be drawn to comment on these forthcoming reductions as they are awaiting the outcome of yesterday's parliamentary debate. Changes to housing benefit and legislation are the first round of cuts that are expected to happen this month.
Real Nappy Project
New parents across Perth and Kinross have been taking part in a project celebrating Perth 800. Over 400 real nappy starter packs have already been handed out to residents in a bid to publicise the economic and environmental benefits of ditching disposables for terry towelling. The time to change your nappy project is collaboration between Perth and Kinross Real Nappy Network, NHS Tayside, Perth and Kinross Council and Stagecoach Group. The starter packs, which also include a week’s free bus travel, are being offered to the parents of every new baby born in the area this year.
Roadside Littering Crack Down
A major crack down on road littering aims to save Perth and Kinross Council thousands of pounds each year. Littering from vehicles has been identified as a major problem throughout the country with 53,000 bags of rubbish cleared from motorways in central Scotland every year.Perth and Kinross Council is working with the Scottish Transport Litter Group and their litter enforcement officers will be joining ranks with Tayside Police to carry out educational and enforcement activities.
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