Planning

February 22, 2010

 The result of the request to have the application for the Waste for Energy plant on Shore Road revoked is imminent. The process of seeking legal advice is taking longer than most would wish and I suspect that is as much to do with the fact that this does not happen very often as it has to do with QCs pondering over the legal issues. Overall there is a general feeling that whatever the outcome the application is dead in the water but I would still expect Grundon to try and make some attempt to salvage the plan.

The City Hall is now in to another consultation phase. Many feel that there has been more than enough consultation on this subject and we will certainly not be conducting another seminar. However before laying in to Perth and Kinross Council for what appears to be a repeat of a process already conducted we need to understand that they are required to go through this and consult again. The choices are set out on the PKC website and can be viewed, if you wish at: http://www.pkc.gov.uk/perthcityhall  you can also put your comments in on line at that site.  Alternatively, there will be a public exhibition in the St John’s Centre during March. The Executive Committee will decide on the Civic Trust response, but should any member feel they wish to make their views known please contact a member of the Committee.

Walks Around Historic Perth

February 22, 2010

 We were delighted to see the launch, last month, of "Walks Around Historic Perth" the latest booklet in the popular A5 series produced by Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust and for which we sponsored the printing costs. Three of our members produced the text for the four walks in the booklet and the Heritage Trust staff sourced or took most of the pictures in the booklet.  Provost John Hulbert launched the booklet at a reception in the Fergusson Gallery and spoke very highly of the publication.  We have since had a lot of very positive feedback and are delighted to see it features in Waterstone's list of best sellers!

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