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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
07 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
18 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.....
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
23 Dec 2010
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Local Boy Jack has released a C.D.
18 Dec 2010
Boy soprano, Jack Gall, has released a C.D. of new songs sung in Latin.....
Update on Murray Royal Hospital Work
18 Dec 2010
The Contractors have permission to work this weekend but plan to finish up on Wednesday.....
Last Chance to Donate to Community Councillor's Successful Moustache
30 Nov 2010
Community Councillor Andrew Douglas has succeeded in raising £677 by growing his moustache.......
Parking Survey Results
30 Nov 2010
We had an excellent response to our Survey in which 90% of respondents registered concerns........
Murray Royal Hospital - Peace (and Goodwill?) at Christmas
29 Nov 2010
The work at Murray Royal Hospital is due to stop on Christmas Eve.....
Danger - Mud on Muirhall Road
22 Nov 2010
Lorries from the Murray Royal Hospital site have been depositing mud on Muirhalll Road....
Community Councillor's Charity Moustache
21 Nov 2010
Community Councillor Andrew Douglas is growing a moustache for charity..........
Shore Road Incinerator Appeal Turned Down
19 Nov 2010
The Appeal against refusal of the Planning Application for the Shore Road Incinerator has been turned down.....
Community Development Trust
19 Nov 2010
The Community Development Trust for our area is now underway......
Next Meeting in Royal George Hotel
02 Nov 2010
The next meeting of the Bridgend, Gannochy and Kinnoull Community Council will be held on Thursday 18th November at 7.30pm in the Ballroom of the Royal George Hotel.......
Walled Garden Cafe Award
01 Nov 2010
The Walled Garden Cafe at Murray Royal Hospital has won a "Healthy Living" Award........
Community Development Trust Meeting
08 Oct 2010
There is to be an Open Meeting in Kinnoull Church Hall on Thursday 28th October at 7.30 p.m. to discuss setting up a Community Development Trust ......
Parking around Murray Royal Hospital
06 Oct 2010
We have been carrying out a survey on parking in streets around Murray Royal Hospital.......
Fernhill/Bellwood Planning Application Latest
04 Oct 2010
Edinmore are to submit a new planning application for ground at Fernhill/Bellwood .........
Shore Road Incinerator Appeal
16 Sep 2010
The Reporter is currently considering Further Written Submissions and responses.......
MRH Project Director to attend our next meeting
07 Sep 2010
Kevin Rooney, Project Director for the Murray Royal Hospital Development is to attend our meeting on Thursday 16th September in Gannochy Community Hall....
Age Matters Event on Friday 1st October
06 Sep 2010
An Age Matters Event will be held at Bell’s Sports Centre, Perth to celebrate National Older People’s Day on Friday 1st October ........
Know about your street names?
05 Sep 2010
Local author Paul Philipou is looking for information on our street names......
Parking Around Murray Royal Hospital
02 Sep 2010
We are concerned about hospital parking spilling on to surrounding streets.....
Work on Kinnoull Hill Path
02 Sep 2010
Perth & Kinross Council is to carry out work on a Core Path on Kinnoull Hill........
Murray Royal Hospital Working Hours
10 Aug 2010
We were told that work would be carried out on the Murray Royal Hospital site on weekdays between 8a.m. and 5p.m. but not so.....
Problems as Murray Royal Construction Gets Underway
27 Jun 2010
Building work is underway but there have been problems for local businesses and residents....................
No Positive Packaging
14 Jun 2010
There will not now be a presentation on Positive Packaging at our next meeting...............
Fernhill/Bellwood application refused
11 Jun 2010
The planning application by Edinmore for housing has been refused.....
Kinnoull School Travel Plan
07 May 2010
Kinnoull Primary School Safer Routes to School Committee has produced a Travel Plan.......
Kinnoull Mini Music Festival
06 May 2010
Kinnoull Mini Music Festival will take place on 11th, 12th and 13th May......
Housing at Fernhill/Bellwood Park
02 May 2010
Edinmore has applied for planning consent for four houses between Fernhill and Bellwood Park......
Kinnoull School World Cafe
22 Apr 2010
Kinnoull School is to hold a World Cafe Event to discuss the future of education in our area.....
Dad Runs in Aid of Kinnoull Church Nursery
06 Apr 2010
Duncan Ryan will be running the Paris Marathon on 11th April 2010 to raise money for Kinnoull Church Nursery.....
Decision on Revocation Deferred
24 Mar 2010
The full PKC meeting has deferred a decision on revocation of the consent for the Incinerator at Shore Road....
PKC Report on Shore Road Incinerator
17 Mar 2010
PKC's Report on Shore Road Incinerator now available......
Older Items
- February 2010
- Tree Felling Proposed in Bell Park (14 Feb 2010)
- Murray Royal Hospital Work to Restart (11 Feb 2010)
- January 2010
- Work to Bell Play Park (23 Jan 2010)
- Murray Royal Hospital Planning Application Approved (20 Jan 2010)
- Concern Over Murray Royal Traffic Issues (14 Jan 2010)
- Murray Royal Hospital Contractor In Receivership (10 Jan 2010)
- Bad Weather Refuse Collections (10 Jan 2010)
- December 2009
- Chairman's Report on Incinerator (13 Dec 2009)
- Right of Way to be diverted (04 Dec 2009)
- Kinnoull Tennis Club Achieves a Tennis Clubmark (01 Dec 2009)
- November 2009
- Incinerator refused (26 Nov 2009)
- Shore Road Decision on 24th November (18 Nov 2009)
- Incinerator Noise Test (16 Nov 2009)
- Murray Royal Traffic Survey -What Traffic? (01 Nov 2009)
- October 2009
- MRH Outline Planning Application Lodged (21 Oct 2009)
- Consultation on Houses on Monastery Ground (16 Oct 2009)
- Application to Demolish MRH Listed Buildings (16 Oct 2009)
- Kinnoull Conservation Area Appraisal (16 Oct 2009)
- Works on Murray Royal Hospital Site (11 Oct 2009)
- Kinnoull Conservation Area - Public Consultation (11 Oct 2009)
- Needle Exchange Premises (01 Oct 2009)
- September 2009
- Shore Road -Where are we now? (23 Sep 2009)
- Incinerator project may face challenge in court (07 Sep 2009)
- August 2009
- Kinnoull Hill under threat again (23 Aug 2009)
- Request to Revoke Shore Road Consent (23 Aug 2009)
- Shore Road planning designation changed (18 Aug 2009)
- Shore Road Action Goes On (13 Aug 2009)