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Sporting groups are calling for better provision in the old Anderson High School site as work to establish a new future for the Knab gathers pace. (more…) Read more...
A number of energy companies headed by SSE have written to the Secretary of State for Energy to put a case for island windfarm projects being allowed to participate in the Westminster government’s next renewable energy auction. At stake is the future of Viking windfarm, which needs to be given ... Read more...
Uncertainty continues to surround major windfarm projects in the isles - with the UK government launching a consultation on whether onshore projects in remote islands should be treated differently. North Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has been pushing for a higher minimum 'island strike price' for ... Read more...
The prospect of school closures has once again emerged, with consultation reports on Mid Yell and Whalsay set to be published this week. (more…) Read more...
A local farming leader has backed criticism made by a crofting law expert of Scottish government consultation. (more…) Read more...
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for islanders to give their views on proposals that could see the devolution of additional powers to Scotland’s island councils and communities. Speaking ahead of a visit to Skye to encourage island communities and other interested stakeholders to offer... Read more...
I am grateful to the councillors who have supported keeping rural schools open and did feel an initial sense of relief when the consultation on Mid Yell and Whalsay was stopped. (more…) Read more...
The option of retaining S1 to S3 lessons at all the isles' junior high schools is back on the table after a meeting of the education and families committee this morning. (more…) Read more...
Consultation on the proposed closure of North Roe Primary School and Urafirth Primary school and nursery class has been extended by a week. (more…) Read more...