Save our barrowman 'Billys' job!

Recent signers:
Ruth Manson and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

SAVE OUR VILLAGE SERVICES
​Petition to Perth & Kinross Council
​The Issue: The Council wants to replace our local Barrowman (Billy) and Toilet Attendants with "roving teams" and machines.
​Why Machines & Roving Teams Fail:
​Inefficient: Large mechanical cleaners are not energy efficient and can't reach the tight corners of our historic streets.
​Not Present: A "roving team" is rarely here when needed. A local Barrowman is on-site daily to handle issues instantly.
​No Human Touch: Machines can't help an elderly resident or spot a safety issue like a local worker can.
​Our Demand: Keep our dedicated, local staff in the 2026/27 budget!

Billy has worked in the village for 65weeks now making a huge difference to the village, you only have to look at all the positive comments on the dunkeld and birnam community Facebook page. 

Please sign and show your support for billy!

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Recent signers:
Ruth Manson and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

SAVE OUR VILLAGE SERVICES
​Petition to Perth & Kinross Council
​The Issue: The Council wants to replace our local Barrowman (Billy) and Toilet Attendants with "roving teams" and machines.
​Why Machines & Roving Teams Fail:
​Inefficient: Large mechanical cleaners are not energy efficient and can't reach the tight corners of our historic streets.
​Not Present: A "roving team" is rarely here when needed. A local Barrowman is on-site daily to handle issues instantly.
​No Human Touch: Machines can't help an elderly resident or spot a safety issue like a local worker can.
​Our Demand: Keep our dedicated, local staff in the 2026/27 budget!

Billy has worked in the village for 65weeks now making a huge difference to the village, you only have to look at all the positive comments on the dunkeld and birnam community Facebook page. 

Please sign and show your support for billy!

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Petition created on 24 February 2026