Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland & Fife and Cllr Alexander Stewart, Conservative MP candidate for Perth & North Perthshire have sought assurances from Perth & Kinross Council regarding the route of the proposed road beside Perth Crematorium.
Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland & Fife said:
“I fully appreciate the need to help alleviate traffic in what is already a very congested part of the town. However, it is clear that, in this case, the wishes of families must be paramount in the minds of Perth & Kinross Council.
“I have received a huge mail bag on this issue and it is clear that local residents are opposed to the current plans.
“This is clearly a very sensitive issue for many families across the wider community and along with Cllr Alexander Stewart I have sought a meeting with Perth & Kinross Council to seek assurances on the routing of the road.”
Cllr Alexander Stewart, Conservative MP candidate for Perth & North Perthshire said:
“The fact that over two thousand local residents from across Perth & Kinross have expressed their opposition to the current proposals is significant and their concerns must be taken into account.
“At present the new road would be incredibly intrusive and having been on a site visit feel would impact on what is a very important and emotional area for many families.”