Perth & Kinross Council would like to remind residents and festivalgoers that its officers will be on hand again at this year's T in the Park festival.

Staff will be on site throughout the weekend to deal with queries relating to the event regarding environmental health, waste, pollution, noise, drugs and alcohol, Trading Standards, and roads.

Residents and festivalgoers can contact Council officers during T in the Park by going to the clearly signed Council marquee in the main arena, or by calling the special phone line on 0141 890 1200. Staff will be available between the following hours over the weekend:Friday 11 July/Saturday 12 July/Sunday, 13 July - 8am to 2am the next morning and Monday 14 July - 8am to 4pm.

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The Council's parking attendants will also be carrying out additional patrols in Kinross and Milnathort during the festival, to ensure parking arrangements are enforced.

Local Councillors and members of the Licensing Committee will visit Balado today to see first hand the festival site in operation and the work being carried out by Council officers to help ensure a safe and fun weekend at T in the Park. Council Leader, Councillor Ian Miller said: "We are all looking forward to what we hope will be a fantastic weekend for this flagship event for Perth and Kinross. Many Council staff will be working hard along with our partner agencies during the festival to make sure it is as enjoyable as possible for everyone attending."

(GK/JM)