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Perthshire news for 1 December 2009

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Perth and Kinross Council changes needed "at the top" Dec 01 2009

A LOCAL businessman has called for changes at the top of Perth and Kinross Council, claiming many senior officers have amassed “far too much power.”Read

Christmas events in Strathearn Dec 01 2009

IF you are in the mood to get festive, there are a variety of events on this weekend to ignite that Christmas buzz.Read

Scottish Hydro donates £1000 to Crieff Community Initiative Dec 01 2009

CRIEFF’S Christmas light switch-on tomorrow is all set to be a glowing success, thanks to a £1000 gift from Scottish Hydro.Read

East Perthshire pair on Mongolian mission Dec 01 2009

A PAIR of East Perthshire siblings are hoping their combined expertise will help them conquer the 10,000 miles that make up the Mongol Rally – in a cherry-picker!Read

Bankfoot Church nominated for environmental award Dec 01 2009

SUPPORTERS of a Perthshire church development were praying for success yesterday after the building was short-listed for a top environmental accolade.Read

Council response to high hedge nuisance report Dec 01 2009

OWNERS of excessively high hedges could be forced to chop down the offending greenery if Scottish Government proposals become law.Read

Murdo Fraser hits out at Perthshire’s road accident rate Dec 01 2009

FIGURES released yesterday have revealed there were 130 serious or fatal accidents on Perthshire’s roads last year.Read

Climate change “threatens to alter the very fabric of Scotland” Dec 01 2009

CLIMATE change “threatens to alter the very fabric of Scotland,” members of the Perth and Kinross Rural Forum were told.Read

Changes made to planning system Dec 01 2009

MAJOR changes – and improvements – have been made to Perth and Kinross Council’s Planning Service.Read

Binn Farm review welcomed Dec 01 2009

LOCAL MP Gordon Banks has welcomed a proposed review of the operation of a new waste from energy plant near Glenfarg.Read

Tayside Police offer help to domestic abuse victims Dec 01 2009

TAYSIDE Police yesterday become the first Scottish Force to offer personal safety alarms to victims of domestic abuse.Read

Council asked to earmark £100,000 for Perth 800 Dec 01 2009

COUNCILLORS will be asked tomorrow to earmark £100,000 for activities during the Perth 800 celebrations next year.Read

Christmas volunteers rescued by firefighters Dec 01 2009

RED-FACED volunteers in Crieff were forced into an embarrassing climbdown yesterday.Read

Potato crew provide boost for woodland volunteer scheme at Moncreiffe Hill Dec 01 2009

FACTORY workers from Perthshire were praised by environmentalists yesterday after helping boost a Perthshire beauty spot.Read

St John’s Centre to give up space in their Christmas Grotto shop for young entrepreneurs Dec 01 2009

THE St John’s Centre’s Santa has offered space to young people keen to run their own business.Read

Scottish Government approve new Invergowrie Primary School Dec 01 2009

PERTH and Kinross has been given support for another new primary school to be built.Read

Dunkeld man fined £800 for chopping down tree Dec 01 2009

A SELF-EMPLOYED joiner who cut down a tree with a chainsaw was fined £800 at Perth Sheriff Court.Read

Disqualified driver jailed after police chase Dec 01 2009

A DISQUALIFIED driver sped away from police in a friend’s car and then switched off his lights in a bid to evade capture.Read

Head of Society for the Blind retires after 20 years Dec 01 2009

THE manager of the Perth and Kinross Society for the Blind, Dr Richard Mazur, has retired after two decades at the helm.Read

Terror as teen groped woman’s leg Dec 01 2009

A BOOZED-UP teenager terrified a woman when he touched her leg after stumbling into a complete stranger’s house.Read

Call to end Perth taxi dispute Dec 01 2009

A CALL has been issued for Perth taxi drivers to stop a bitter dispute that has caused thousands of pounds-worth of damage.Read

Politician welcomes new Crieff bus stop Dec 01 2009

A PERTHSHIRE politician has expressed his delight following the news that transport operator Stagecoach have agreed to make changes to their bus service in Crieff.Read

Multi-million pound homes plan for Stanley Dec 01 2009

AN award-winning housebuilder has unveiled plans for a £4 million development in Stanley.Read

New funding package announced for councils Dec 01 2009

A NEW financial agreement between the Scottish Government and the country’s local authorities has been welcomed by the leader of Perth and Kinross Council.Read

Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Star Awards Dec 01 2009

A FLORIST from Blairgowrie has been named as Perthshire’s best business.Read

Christmas lights are switch on across Strathearn Dec 01 2009

STRATHEARN is now aglow with Christmas illuminations following light switching on ceremonies in both Comrie and Crieff.Read

Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Star Awards Dec 01 2009

A FLORIST from Blairgowrie has been named as Perthshire’s best business.Read

Town centres fit for 21st century Dec 01 2009

THE need to make our town centres relevant and fit for the 21st century was one of the main messages delivered to delegates at this year's Vital and Vibrant Town Centres conference, held at Perth Concert Hall.Read

Record donation to silent auction Dec 01 2009

GENEROUS Big County businesses and PA readers have donated a record 274 Lots to this year’s Silent Auction.Read

Man charged after goose hunters receive gunshot wounds Dec 01 2009

A 46-YEAR-OLD man has been charged in connection with the accidental shooting of two goose hunters in Perthshire.Read

Two fires at Grundon waste plants Dec 01 2009

THE PA has learned that there have been two fires in the space of just three months at Grundon Waste Management plants south of the border.Read

Trekking company and council form new social enterprise venture Dec 01 2009

A SCHEME to offer disadvantaged people in Perth and Kinross whole new horizons is being supported by the local authority.Read

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