Anger at SNP Minister 'washing his hands' of contentious planning appeal Tuesday, 28 November, 2023 Perthshire Conservatives have slammed an SNP Minister who they accuse of “washing his hands” of the contentious planning appeal concerning a proposal to extend Marlee Quarry in Blairgowrie. The politicians were concerned at the recent announcement from the Scottish Government’s Planning and Environment Appeals Division that they are ‘minded’ to allow an appeal by Laird Aggregates Ltd. As a result... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP welcomes some changes to dealing with A9 traffic queues but says 'it is not the answer' 24th November 2023 Murdo Fraser MSP has welcomed “some changes” regarding dealing with traffic delays on the A9 due to roadworks but has stated “it is not the answer.” The... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP describes lack of hospital inspections in Perthshire as 'deeply concerning' 20th November 2023 Scottish Conservative MSP says it is “deeply concerning” that some hospitals in Perthshire have never been inspected. Analysis carried out by the Scottish... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP seeks meeting with Stagecoach to ask if bus service can be extended for Bertha Park residents in Perth 15th November 2023 Murdo Fraser MSP is seeking a meeting with Stagecoach to ask them if they can expand their bus service to residents living in Bertha Park, Perth. The Scottish... Local News
Liz joins Conservative Councillors' calls for more council action on flood prevention 14th November 2023 As Perth and Kinross is hit by another bout of heavy rain, Liz Smith MSP welcomed moves by Scottish Conservative Councillors on Perth and Kinross Council... Local News
Perthshire Advertiser Column from Liz Smith MSP 10th November 2023 Small businesses are the beating heart of our local communities yet, as everyone knows, they are having a really tough time right now, not just with concerns... Local News
Scottish Conservatives launch petition for Save Our Loos campaign 6th November 2023 Scottish Conservatives have launched a petition to garner support for their ‘Save Our Loos’ campaign in a bid to make Perth and Kinross Council review their... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP raises concerns over plans to combat lengthy traffic queues on A9 1st November 2023 Murdo Fraser MSP has expressed concerns over plans to combat lengthy traffic delays on the A9 north of Dunkeld which have been caused by roadworks. The Scottish... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP asks SNP Minister if he expects people to believe their 'nonsensical' stance on why they should hold another Independence referendum 1st November 2023 Murdo Fraser MSP has asked a SNP Government Minister if he expects the public to believe their “nonsensical stance” on what constitutes a mandate for another... Local News
Liz Smith MSP welcomes focus on school attendance. 31st October 2023 Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Liz Smith has welcomed a recent report by Reform Scotland which has highlighted the issue of attendance at school and links between... Local News
CPC23 Address from Suella Braverman 3rd October 2023 Find out what Home Secretary Suella Braverman said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Alex Chalk 3rd October 2023 Find out what Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michael Gove 3rd October 2023 Find out what Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michelle Donelan 3rd October 2023 Find out what Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Steve Barclay 3rd October 2023 Find out what Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Gillian Keegan 2nd October 2023 Find out what Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said to CPC23 here. National News
