Description
Book SynopsisDr Hulbert’s researches into City Status in the UK gave him a unique insight into the situation in Scotland and especially in Perth. As Provost of Perth & Kinross, and leader of Perth’s campaign, he is the ideal person to tell the inside story of the tactics deployed to achieve the restoration of Perth’s City Status, the most important event in Perth’s history in nearly 200 years.
Trade ReviewWe have John Hulbert to thank for getting us here through his diligent leadership of this campaign. - From the Foreword by Pete Wishart MP
Rich with local and national history, and with chapters looking forward to the future of Perth, the book, complete with colour photographs, will appeal to historians, visitors and locals alike. - The Courier
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 8
Preface 9
Chapter One Introduction
Chapter Two Ancient Capital of Scotland
Chapter Three History of City Status in the United Kingdom
Chapter Four Developing the Strategy
Chapter Five The first application and the Westminster dinner
Chapter Six 2010 – The year of Perth800: Civic Events
Chapter Seven Building the momentum for City Status
Chapter Eight The second application
Chapter Nine Unexpected Government ‘U’ Turn
Chapter Ten The Final Push
Chapter Eleven City Status Achieved: The Announcement, The Celebrations and The Award
Chapter Twelve Unfinished Business – the Lord Provostship
Chapter Thirteen The Legacy
Chapter Fourteen Beyond City Status
Index
