Support for LGBT population

Perth and Kinross Council is committed to supporting the area’s LGBT – lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender – population, according to Liberal Democrat councillor Peter Barrett.

Mr Barret made the pledge as he reflected on the success of this year’s LGBT History Month which celebrated LGBT life and culture and recognised achievements.

He said the authority was working to improve the delivery of services to LGBT people and show that Perth and Kinross is a diverse and welcoming area through staff training and work with partner agencies. The council showed its support by flying the rainbow flag from its headquarters at 2 High Street in Perth throughout the month.

“Raising the rainbow flag outside the council’s HQ marks our commitment to promoting equality and diversity, valuing everyone and improving public services in Perth and Kinross,” said Mr Barrett, the council’s housing and communities committee convener.

“Making equality and diversity an integral part of the way Perth and Kinross Council works and our promotion and support of LGBT History Month is one way we are achieving this.

“Our vision is of a Perth and Kinross where people are able to participate in their local community free from discrimination.”

Stuart Duffy, founder of LGBT charity Pink Saltire, welcomed the council’s support.