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Summary of Press Releases for September 2011


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Summary of Press Releases for September 2011

Last updated | 27/05/2011

Community councils at risk of going into abeyance| 30/09/2011
It's not too late for potential community councillors to stand for election in 18 of the 52 community council areas across Perth and Kinross which have received insufficient nominations to form a community council.
Council cooks up competition to help cut food waste| 30/09/2011
A cooking competition which will encourage people to use up leftover food is being launched by Perth & Kinross Council.
Commitment to improving performance shown in exam results| 30/09/2011
Increasing success for all young people at both Standard and Higher/Advanced Higher level exams is a key aim for Perth & Kinross Council and the trend in exam performance for secondary school pupils is continuing to go up and up, as the.
Deputy First Minister becomes newest supporter of Perth's City Status| 30/09/2011
The Deputy First Minister and Minister for Cities, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, became the latest high-profile backer of Perth's bid for city status this week.
Auchterarder Library to close for two weeks in October| 30/09/2011
Perth & Kinross Council would advise that Auchterarder Library will be closed from 7pm on Friday 28th October 2011 until 10am on Monday 14th November, in order for a new heating system to be installed in time for the forthcoming winter sea.
National homelessness target to be met from next week| 29/09/2011
A conference in Perth heard today (Thursday 29 September) that Perth & Kinross Council is phasing out ‘priority need’ for homelessness applications from Monday 3rd October.
New Stanley footpath proving popular| 29/09/2011
A newly-created path over Shiel Hill in Stanley is already proving to be a popular outing for local people, following a partnership between the community, land owners and Perth & Kinross Council.
Waste reuse seminar coming up next month| 27/09/2011
Businesses are being reminded that there are only limited spaces left at this year’s Business-Reuse Sector Seminar being held in Perth on Tuesday 4th October 2011, at Perth Concert Hall.
Heritage Trust to repair historical defence against body snatchers| 26/09/2011
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust is delighted to announce the start of repair work to the B-Listed Mort House at Kirkton of Collace.
Challenge 25 scheme aims to curb under-age alcohol sales| 26/09/2011
People buying alcohol who look under 25 years of age should be asked for identification to prove their age from next month under the new 'Challenge 25' scheme.