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Summary of press releases for May 2008


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Summary of press releases for May 2008

Last updated | 14/05/2008

Regeneration scheme for Perth Harbour| 30/05/2008
The Enterprise and Infrastructure Committee will be asked to approve a regeneration strategy for Perth Harbour when it meets on Wednesday 4 June.

The aim of the proposal is to improve facilities and increase cargoes and business at the Ha
Recycling incentives to be trialled| 30/05/2008
Incentive schemes designed to promote the benefits of recycling household waste and encourage even more residents to get into the recycling habit will be considered by the Environment Committee at its next meeting on Wednesday 4 June 2008.

Changes planned to skip hire service| 30/05/2008
Plans to alter Perth & Kinross Council's skip hire service will be put before the next Environment Committee on Wednesday 4 June 2008.

The Council currently operates a skip hire service to both householders and businesses, with the va
Wind farm policy review for Council| 30/05/2008
Perth & Kinross Council's wind energy policy could be reviewed under proposals going before the Enterprise and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday 4 June.

Members will be asked to approve a plan to allow a review of the wind energy
Service performance report highlights achievements and commitment to continuous improvement| 30/05/2008
The Annual Performance Report for The Environment Service will be considered at the next Environment and Enterprise & Infrastructure Committees on Wednesday 4 June 2008.

The report details the range of commitments for the Service, pro
Unlock your potential with an Open University Openings course| 30/05/2008
The North Perth Community Learning & Development Partnership, led by Perth & Kinross Council, and the Open University are working together to widen learning opportunities for people in their communities. Designed for people of all ages, from
Children meet Jock the Giant| 30/05/2008
Pupils from small schools in Perth and Kinross recently took part in a special event at Perth Concert Hall bringing together a range of arts activities.

Around 50 P1 to P7 children from Struan, Glenlyon, Blairingone, Logiealmond, Strone o
Veterans event in June to be last of its kind| 29/05/2008
A major event for veterans of the Army's 51st Highland Division and other Second World War veterans in Perth early next month is expected to be the last such celebration of the Division.

On Sunday 8 June 2008, a unique tapestry depicting
Characters brought to life on historic drama walks| 29/05/2008
Over 300 pupils from primary schools in Perth and the surrounding area have recently seen significant points in local history brought to life on special guided walks.

Children from Dunbarney, Craigie, Inchture, Letham, Murthly, Balhousie,
Get in the saddle during Bike Week| 29/05/2008

Perth and Kinross Council is supporting National Bike Week from 14-22 June to encourage people to get on their bikes and enjoy our lovely countryside on one of many great events.

The week will feature a range of different events for