Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland & Fife has received an assurance from Police Scotland that ‘extensive planning and consultation with the local community’ will take place ahead of any potential move of T in the Park to Strathearn.
The Strathearn based MSP had called on Police Scotland to review the closure of the public counter at Auchterarder Police Station.
Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland & Fife said:
“I welcome the assurance I have been given by Police Scotland that ‘extensive planning and consultation with the local community’ will take place ahead of any potential move of T in the Park to Strathearn.
“Every year the T in the Park festival site temporarily becomes the equivalent of the fifth largest town in Scotland over the weekend, and comparable to the largest city centre. This clearly brings with it additional policing issues with more police stationed and on duty as well as more visitors arriving and seeking assistance and advice.
“It is vital that local residents and businesses come first when decisions regarding local policing are being made and I welcome the assurance from Police Scotland to consult with residents regarding the policing ahead of any potential move of T in the Park to Strathearn.”