Summary of February 2008 press releases
Last updated | 01/02/2008
- Council's biomass programme aims to reduce energy use| 29/02/2008
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Perth & Kinross Council is aiming to reduce its energy use and reliance on fossil fuels. This environmentally-friendly approach should take a further step forward at next week's Property Sub-Committee, through the development of a biomass pro...
- Glenlyon primary school set to improve| 29/02/2008
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An HMIe inspection report of Glenlyon Primary School and Nursery Class, which is published today 26 February 2008, identifies several key strengths and areas for improvement.
The school in Aberfeldy was inspected in November 2007 by HM Inspect...
- Scottish Parliament reception celebrates Perth involvement in Cittaslow movement| 28/02/2008
- A special reception at the Scottish Parliament last night (Wednesday 27 February 2008) celebrated the international Cittaslow movement and Perth's recently becoming the first Cittaslow town in Scotland. Cittaslow is a movement of over 100 European to...
- Landmark for kitchen refurbishment project| 28/02/2008
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Councillors, council tenants and contractors will get together today (Thursday 28 February) to mark a landmark in a major refurbishment programme.
A five-year partnership established between Perth & Kinross Council and Perth-based firm Si...
- Views sought on mobile libraries service| 27/02/2008
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A review of the mobile library service is being carried out to make sure that customers are receiving the best service possible.
Perth & Kinross Libraries & Lifelong Learning currently provides three mobile libraries. They visit nearly...
- Give It Up For Baby scheme helps pregnant smokers| 27/02/2008
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An incentive scheme which assists pregnant smokers in Perth and Kinross to kick the habit is being officially launched today (Wednesday 27 February).
The Give It Up For Baby (GIUFB) scheme, a partnership project between Perth & Kinross Cou...
- First Thursday events at AK Bell Library| 26/02/2008
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International best selling author Anne Perry will visit Perth’s AK Bell Library to talk about her best loved Victorian characters on Thursday 6 March.
Anne will discuss her characters William Monk, Thomas and Charlotte Pitt and the Reav...
- Talk celebrates 500 years of Scottish printing| 22/02/2008
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The Friends of Perth & Kinross Council Archive is to host a talk by Sara-Ann Kelly that will celebrate the quincentenary of Scottish printing culture.
Sara-Ann, who is the Local Studies Librarian at the AK Bell Library in Perth, said her...
- Highland ward by-election result| 22/02/2008
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Kate Howie has been elected to represent Highland - Ward 4 on Perth & Kinross Council.
The results of the Perth & Kinross Council by-election in the ward are as follows:
Kate Howie (Scottish National Party) 1891 votesGraham Rees (Scotti...
- Get Worldwise| 22/02/2008
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Perth and Kinross Council’s Adult Learning Team is offering an exciting opportunity for local people to explore topical issues such as climate change, human rights, recycling, renewable energy, Fair Trade and poverty - and how they link to...
