Kathryn Anderson

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kathryn Anderson

The Planning and Placemaking Committee convener believes the current policy on retail developments "lacks coherence" and risks "stifling competition"Perth and Kinross Council's (PKC) planning convener has written to the Scottish Government saying there is an "urgent need" for a review of national planning policy regarding retail.

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kathryn Anderson

Perth and Kinross Council has submitted a substantial bid to the Scottish Government to make Roger Humphry's vision a realityA Carse of Gowrie councillor believes it is "imperative" a Carse of Gowrie path is finished to honour the efforts of environmental activist Roger Humphry. Roger - who died suddenly but peacefully in April - worked "tirelessly" to create a shared use path for cyclists, walkers and other users between Errol and Grange.

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kathryn Anderson

Council officers have been visiting Perth's Western Edge Park on a daily basis since Tuesday and say legal action will be taken if the group fails to move on this SaturdayPerth and Kinross Council (PKC) is actively monitoring the situation after gypsy travellers set up camp on a Perth park this week. Several complaints have been made to the council and local elected members over public safety and environmental concerns.

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kathryn Anderson

Road users have not only faced delays but found the new layout both confusing and dangerousA Perth and Kinross councillor says almost 1500 residents have told him they have faced delays due to the Swallow Roundabout's new traffic lights. As well as delays, drivers have complained the Invergowrie roundabout's lanes and signage are both confusing and dangerous. Cllr Angus Forbes and local MSP Murdo Fraser have urged Scotland's Transport Minister to "start taking this issue seriously".

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kathryn Anderson

NatureScot is exploring ways to deal with "unsustainable" levels of campervans and campersNatureScot is considering closing a car park at Loch Leven overnight during peak season to tackle issues with camping and antisocial behaviour. It is one a range of options being looked at to deal with growing issues at the Burleigh Sands car park, near Kinross. Loch Leven is not just a nature reserve but a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Protected Area and a Ramsar site.