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Wheelie Bin Fires
19 May 2012
There has been a spate of wheelie bins being set on fire in our area.........
We welcome another Community Councillor
18 May 2012
We welcome another Community Councillor, Mrs Anne Paterson....
Incinerator Threat Returns
10 May 2012
The threat of an incinerator at Shore Road had returned with an appeal by Grundon.......
Kinnoull Primary School Move
10 May 2012
Kinnoull PrimarySchool is to move to allow upgrading works to accommodation and facilities.....
PLBDT Survey Can Help Our Area
03 May 2012
Please complete a simple survey to help Perth Left Bank Development Trust work for our area
Could You Help to Provide Old Age Services?
03 May 2012
There is a problem in recruiting people to provide Old Age Services.........
Concern About Children in Traffic
30 Apr 2012
Kinnoull School Parents have expressed their concern about children in traffic.
Free Short Walks in Perth
27 Apr 2012
You can join free short walks in Perth with Stride for Life .....
Murray Royal Hospital On Schedule
26 Apr 2012
The work on the new Murray Royal Hospital is on schedule for completion in Spring........
Our Curling Champion Secretary
24 Apr 2012
Our Secretary, Margaret Cairns, has won two curling trophies.......
Work proposed at Lochie Brae junction
16 Apr 2012
Work is to be carried out to the junction of Lochie Brae, Gannochy Road and Muirhall Road.....
The Big Knit in Bridgend on Saturday 14th April
11 Apr 2012
Elena Costella Yarn & Fibre Studio in Bridgend, will play host to a very special event - The Big Knit - on Saturday 14th April ........
You Can Comment On Draft Local Development Plan
06 Apr 2012
You can comment on Draft Local Development Plan but must do so by 10th April......
PKC's Paint Reuse Project Resumes
03 Apr 2012
Householders in Perth and Kinross will again be able to pass on paint for reuse via the Paint Collection Container at Friarton Recycling Centre..........
Our Next Meeting is on Thursday 15th March
13 Mar 2012
Our next meeting is on Thursday 15th March and you can just pop in.......
Murray Royal Hospital Open Days
12 Mar 2012
As Murray Royal Hospital is nearing completion the Developers are planning to hold Open Days.......
Newsagents' Business Is To Move
22 Feb 2012
The Newsagents' business at Bridgend is to move from the Perth News shop to Londis...
Right Of Way To Be Closed For Repair
21 Feb 2012
The Right Of Way beside Murray Royal Hospital is to be closed for repair........
Take Extra Care in the Millennium Park
15 Feb 2012
Take extra care in the Millennium Park as a car has crashed through the fence......
Incinerator latest - planning permission refused
03 Feb 2012
Bridgend, Gannochy & Kinnoull Community Council is pleased with the decision to refuse planning permission for the incinerator / chemicals plant in the centre of Perth.
Planning application for houses at St Mary's Monastery - our objection
31 Jan 2012
A letter on behalf of Bridgend, Gannochy and Kinnoull Community Council which objects to the planning application for houses on the St Mary's Monastery site.
Shore Road incinerator - press release
31 Jan 2012
Read the press release issued by the Community Council about the Waste-to-energy Planning Application at Shore Road.
Shore Road incinerator - public meeting
31 Jan 2012
There is a public meeting on Friday 3rd February at 10.00am at Dewar's Rinks to discuss the Grundon application to build an incinerator in Shore Road. Please come along to support the refusal of this application.
Community Council recognises long service by Colin Styles
20 Jan 2012
The Community Council has recognised the long and distinguished service of former Community Councillor Colin Styles.
Cala's Monastery Application Consultation
02 Jan 2012
We attended a consultation meeting on Cala's application.......
Christmas Peace at Murray Royal Hospital
20 Dec 2011
The development work at Murray Royal Hospital will shut down over Christmas and Hogmanay........
New Indian Restaurant About To Open
05 Dec 2011
A new Indian Restaurant is about to open in Bridgend.....
Message from our Police Officer
25 Nov 2011
Our Police Officer, Fiona Wilson has sent us a warning message about giving out personal details or banking information............
Happy Time Tree Planting
23 Nov 2011
We had a happy time planting trees with members of the community .......
Time to Come Along for Tree Planting
08 Nov 2011
10 a.m. on Saturday 19 November is the time for planting nine fruit trees in the Millennium Park......
We welcome a new community councillor
04 Nov 2011
We shall welcome our new community councillor at our E.G.M. on 17th November.....
Cala to submit another Monastery application
04 Nov 2011
Cala is about to submit another planning application for land at St. Mary's Monastery........
Join Us Planting Trees on Saturday 19th November
30 Oct 2011
Everyone is welcome to help plant fruit trees in the MIllennium Park on Saturday 19th November ........
Kinnoull Hill Paths to be Repaired
29 Oct 2011
A tender for repairs to the paths on Kinnoull Hill has been advertised......
Volunteers Have Repaired Park Paths
18 Oct 2011
Volunteers Have Repaired the Paths in the Millennium Park Damaged by Floods........
Love Food Hate Waste Recipe Competition Launched
07 Oct 2011
PKC has launched a Love Food Hate Waste Recipe Competition at Perth Farmers' Market....
Wheelie Bins Set on Fire
07 Oct 2011
There has been a spate of wilful damage in our area including wheelie bins being set on fire......
Community Council elections - timetable of dates
28 Sep 2011
Information about, and dates for, the Community Council's upcoming elections
Walled Garden Needs Volunteers
14 Sep 2011
The Walled Garden at Murray Royal Hospital needs volunteers...
Our Objections to the Shore Road Chemical Plant
12 Sep 2011
We have sent letters summarising our objections to the Shore Road Chemical Plant......
Next Meeting of Perth Left Bank Trust
12 Sep 2011
The next meeting of the Perth Left Bank Trust is on Monday 19th September....
Ladies’ Night In aid of Kinnoull Nursery
10 Sep 2011
There will be a Ladies’ Night in Brennans on 30 September in aid of Kinnoull Nursery....
Scottish Flood Forum
10 Sep 2011
The Scottish Flood Forum wants to hear from people affected by flooding.......
Shore Road is still a Matter of Concern
01 Sep 2011
The lack of action By PKC over the proposed chemical plant at Shore Road still causes us concern...
Elena Costella Is About to Re-open
18 Aug 2011
Elena Costella Is about to re-open her beautiful shop in Bridgend......
The Incinerator Hasn't Gone Away
15 Aug 2011
Despite the feeling that the incinerator at Shore Road is so dreadful that it cannot happen it is still a very real threat......
Murray Royal Hospital Listed Buildings Saved
08 Aug 2011
The listed buildings flanking the chapel in the grounds of Murray Royal Hospital have been saved.......
Fernhill/Bellwood Appeal Refused
07 Aug 2011
The Appeal against the refusal to allow housing on the field between Fernhill and Bellwood has been turned down.......
Still Time To Object To Shore Road Incinerator
19 Jul 2011
There is still time to object to Shore Road Incinerator....
Consultation on Dundee Road Bus Shelter
07 Jul 2011
PKC's Public Transport Unit has asked for views on the position of the bus shelter on Dundee Road.........
Grundon's New Application at Shore Road
07 Jul 2011
Grundon have submitted another application for planning consent at Shore Road.....
MRH Muck Behind Gannochy Road Being Moved
07 Jul 2011
The Contractors have started to move the mound of muck behind the houses on Gannochy Road.....................
Fiona's Done It!
15 Jun 2011
Fiona Wilson our Community Police Officer has completed the Moonwalk.............
Community Constable's Charity Walk
08 Jun 2011
Fiona Wilson, our Community Constable is to take part in a Moonwalk for Charity ......
Wonderful New Yarn and Fibre Studio at Bridgend
14 May 2011
Elena Costello's Yarn and Fibre Studio has opened in the former Post Office at Bridgend..........
Hat in the Cat Summer Schools
14 May 2011
Bridgend's Hat in the Cat Studio is holding Summer Schools in millinery, painting, drawing and textile work........
Planning Application Lodged for Care Facility in Isla Road
26 Apr 2011
A Planning Application has been lodged for a Care Facility to replace the Tayside Nursing Home in Isla Road.......
We Need More Members
25 Apr 2011
We need more members to increase our diversity and decrease our workload...........
Brian Our Chairman Has Taken Ill
21 Apr 2011
We are very sorry to have to report that Brian Raine, our Chairman has taken ill.....
Monastery and Fernhill Applications Refused
14 Apr 2011
The Planning Applications for housing at the Monastery and Fernhill have been refused
Monastery Planning Decision on 13th April
07 Apr 2011
PKC's Development Control Committee will decide on houses at the Monastery on 13th April.....
Community Development Trust Update
03 Apr 2011
Formation of the Community Development Trust for our area is progressing well.
Meet Your Police Officers
25 Mar 2011
You can meet your local police officers in Gannochy Community Hall on Tuesday 29th March.......
Kinnoull Church Nursery Spring Fair
25 Mar 2011
Kinnoull Church Nursery Spring Fair is on Saturday 26th March in Kinnoull Church Hall.........
Mud on the Roads around MRH
12 Mar 2011
There are numbers to call If you see mud on the roads around MRH ........
Next Meeting of Community Development Trust
12 Mar 2011
The next meeting of the Community Development Trust will be held on 14th March.......
Annual General Meeting on 17th March
07 Mar 2011
Our meeting on 17th March is our Annual General Meeting...
Planning Application for Ground at Monastery
02 Mar 2011
Cala has submitted a planning application for nineteen homes at St Mary's Monastery.......
Objection to Development at Fernhill/Bellwood
18 Feb 2011
We have lodged an objection to the planning application by Edinmore.......
Refuse Lorry Broke Down Last Thursday
15 Feb 2011
The Refuse Lorry Serving Gannochy and Kinnoull Broke Down Last Thursday.......
Work To Be Done On Kinnoull Hill
09 Feb 2011
Following the bad weather work is to be done to trees on Kinnoull Hill.......
Roads and Transport Focus of Next Meeting
01 Feb 2011
Roads and Transport Focus of Next Meeting in Royal George Hotel.............
Murray Royal Hospital Road Problems
31 Jan 2011
To complain about Murray Royal Hospital Road Problems contact PKC councillors and Roads Department..........
Discussion on Connect 2 Bridge and Cross Tay Link Road
31 Jan 2011
Perth Greens hope to discuss the Connect 2 Bridge and Cross Tay Link Road at their meeting on 2nd February.....
Grundon Coming Back to Shore Road
30 Jan 2011
Grundon may be about to submit a fresh application for the site on Shore Road
Plans for Fernhill/Bellwood Lodged Again
17 Jan 2011
Edinmore has lodged a new application for four houses at Fernhill/Bellwood.....