Perthfm News 17/12/10

Derby game postponed

Tomorrow's local derby between Saints and Dundee united has been postponed.
While the playing surface at McDiarmid Park would have been in good condition for the match local police and the spl share concerns about the weather at the weekend.
Particular consideration has been given to the expected very low temperatures and a Met Office weather forecast which indicates snowfall in Perth on Saturday morning.
The temperatures expected are so low as to make salting ineffective and it has been deemed that the most responsible course of action should be to make an early decision to postpone the match.

Golfers determind to have their say

Local golfers have claimed that the decision to build a footbridge over the River Tay will destroy one of Scotland's historic golf courses. The North Inch golf course's 15 clubs have come together to continue the fight against the position of the Connect2 Bridge. Planning permission will be sought next month for the bridge and should it be granted building work is expected to begin next November.
However, North Inch Users Group members insist the project is being pushed through against their wishes and with no consultation.

Plans to reduce polling day closures

In the past more than a dozen local schools have routinely been close on election days, a situation described as "very far from ideal".
However, the proposals had lead to some residents in more remote areas to claim they were disenfranchised as they could now face round trips of more than 20 miles to cast their vote. The plans were voted through by 29 votes to three.