Tributes have been paid to Perth councillor Bob Band, who has passed away at the age of 72 following a long battle with cancer.
Bob had been an SNP member of the council for 13 years, serving Perth City South. Born in 1948, Bob was educated at Perth High School and Perth College.He was elected to the council as an SNP representative in 2007.During his time with the council he held the positions of vice-convener and subsequently convener of the lifelong learning committee; vice convener of the licensing board and vice-convener of the then development management committee.He was also formerly the convener of Tayside Fire and Rescue Board.He was chosen by his peers as depute provost of Perth and Kinross following his re-election in 2012 and