Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has welcomed news that the UK Government have moved forward with the next phase of the cross-party ‘Parking: Code of Practice’. The UK Communities Secretary has announced today (31st August) that the government will consult on two sets of proposals put forward to tackle the problems of rogue parking operators.
Perth has been...
Perthshire North MSP, Mr John Swinney, Perth and North Perthshire MP, Mr Pete Wishart, and Councillor Mike Williamson (SNP) met yesterday with constituents affected by recent instances of dirty camping.
The meeting, which took place on the banks of Loch Tummel, gave constituents an opportunity to share their experiences of the past few weeks, and also to discuss steps that...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has submitted an Early Day Motion (EDM) in the House of Commons supporting the campaign to return the Stone of Destiny to Perthshire. A number of high-profile names have recently added their weight to the campaign, and it will now have its chance to gain parliamentary support.
Speaking today (5th September) Mr Wishart...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has called on local Conservative politicians to ensure that their colleagues in Edinburgh do not thwart the bid for Perth to be the new home of the Stone of Destiny.
Following recent consensus between politicians locally and the publication of a joint statement from Conservative and SNP group leaders calling for the stone...
Pete Wishart, has welcomed the news that the Perth City Hall project has finally received the go ahead from planners. The building has been empty for 14 years and has been the subject of much discussion over its future.
Pete has urged that there must be no further delay and as minimal disruption as possible to neighbouring businesses whilst...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, took part in a House of Commons debate on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme today (Thursday 6th July).
The scheme is used by many in the soft fruit sector in Perthshire to attract seasonal workers and to ensure that soft fruit arrives on our shelves in the best possible condition.
Mr Wishart said;
“I...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has this week met with Tay Cities Deal head, David Littlejohn, to discuss the Tay Cities Deal and the opportunities it will present for Perth and Perthshire.
Speaking following the meeting Pete Wishart said.
“The Tay Cities Deal is now approaching conclusion and will soon be presented to the UK and Scottish Governments for...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart has welcomed the news that Perth and Kinross Council are to convert Perth City Hall into a major arts and cultural hub.
Perth and Kinross Council have confirmed that they are seeking an architect to convert the building into a new cultural space which will house the Perth and Kinross collections and will play...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart has welcomed the news that two of the finalists in the yearly ‘Scotland’s Tree of the Year Awards’ are in his constituency.
The Birnam Oak and Niel Gow’s Oak are amongst the six finalists in this year’s Woodland Trust Scottish Tree of the Year Award.
Speaking after the announcement of the finalists Mr Wishart...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, attended the launch of the Perth City of Culture 2021 on Friday 19th August. Launching under the slogan ‘Perth is the Place’, the event was designed to showcase Perth as the location for music, dance, film, visual arts, architecture and more.
The event took place outside Perth City Hall at 11am.
Speaking after the launch, Mr Wishart said:
“The City...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart has welcomed proposals by Perth and Kinross Council that Perth City Hall is to be transformed into a major tourist attraction which could house the Stone of Destiny.
Mr Wishart welcomed the news that Councillors will be voting on proposals to approach the Commissioners of the Regalia who would take the final decision...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart has joined SNP parliamentary colleagues in calling for a review of the rate of VAT on tourism.
With tourism one of Perthshire’s major employers, the local MP says a move to reduce VAT on tourism would be a significant stimulus to the local economy.
Mr Wishart also points to the fact that 25 of...
The Scottish National Party’s Mr Pete Wishart MP, Member of Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire is urging local folk to get behind a bid to help “Lady’s Tree” at Loch of the Lowes secure the prestigious title of European Tree of the Year 2015.
Speaking today (Monday) Mr Wishart said:
“At the end of last year, Lady’s Tree was named the inaugural...
The Scottish National Party’s Mr Pete Wishart MP, Member of Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire, has welcomed news that Scottish ski centres – including Glenshee in his constituency - are to invest £5.5m to upgrade their facilities.
Glenshee will have its chair lifts replaced at a cost of £2.47million with Highland and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Enterprise providing 75%...
The Scottish National Party’s Mr Pete Wishart MP, Member of Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire has welcomed the news that T in the Park is to stay within Perth & Kinross with the announcement of Strathallan Castle as the new venue for the event from next summer onwards. Mr Wishart said: “T in the Park is a really...
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The Scottish National Party's Mr Pete Wishart MP, Member of Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire, yesterday (Monday) visited Haggarts of Aberfeldy to meet the team that help make it such a unique business. Established in 1801, Haggart's has been tailoring and outfitting in tweed and classic countrywear ever since. All the tweed they use is woven in Scotland, much...
The Scottish National Party's Mr Pete Wishart MP, Member of Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire, has welcomed news that two businesses in his constituency have been successful at the 2014 Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards. Speaking today (Monday) Mr Wishart said: "Pitlochry has done really well in these awards with the titles of B&B/Guest house of the...
Read More The Scottish National Party’s Mr Pete Wishart MP, Member of Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire, has welcomed confirmation that, thanks to the economies of scale in VisitScotland’s latest seasonal push, Perth & Kinross Council is enjoying much greater marketing exposure than their marketing budget could have bought on its own.
Mr Wishart said:
“I understand that this year’s Explore Scotland...