Fears someone will be killed as racers use Dundee roads as drag strip
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Post Office closure in Dundee a bitter blow , says MSP
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Now, Perthshire and Dundee politicians have added to the mounting concerns.
Perth and Kinross Council’s SNP group leader Grant Laing, who represents Strathtay, said: “I am shocked by this and it is a commercial decision by Spar.
“The number of houses that are being built between them – they need Post Offices.
“They are growing areas and not everyone works by the internet.
“I can only see this getting worse in the future.”
Strathtay Conservative councillor Anne Jarvis said closures would affect both individuals and banks who use the services.
She said: “People use the Post Office for things like accessing money.
Million of pounds could be spent on improving fire safety at Dundee multis
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New plans could see millions of pounds spent on improving fire safety measures in multis across Dundee.
Councillors will be asked at the Neighbourhood Services Committee next Monday to approve £4.2 million of fire safety improvements at the blocks of flats.
The enhancements will include the installation of new fire doors in communal areas and new door sets for individual flats.
Neighbourhood Services Convener, councillor Anne Rendall, said: “We continue to prioritise our tenants’ safety as we maintain the highest standards in our housing.