“I welcome Crown Estate Scotland’s announcement that the detailed plans we submitted are being taken forward in this way.”
Future Decisions Made Locally On Seabed Leases Take A Step Forward
Campaigning for Improved Facilities for Women Prisoners
“Women offenders need to be accommodated closer to home to allow loved ones, particularly children, to visit easily and to encourage rehabilitation back into society.”
Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century
“Environmental challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and resource depletion threaten our future sustainability.”
1,128 Over 75s in Orkney Lose Free TV Licence
Free TV Licences, funded by the Government, for all over 75s will come to an end in June 2020.
Investment and Development Key to the Future of Orkney Harbours
Orkney’s harbours are unique throughout the UK in that they are owned by Orkney Islands Council with the exception of St Margaret’s Hope.
Further Industrial Action At Aberdeen Airport
Two further dates of industrial action at Aberdeen Airport will take place on 27th and 28th of June both from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m.
Reducing Fuel Poverty in Scotland
“this world-leading legislation will go a long way in helping to support low income households here in Highlands and Islands.”
NHS Orkney Prepares to Move into the new Balfour Hospital
Preparations are well underway for a staged move to the new Balfour Hospital starting at the end of this week.
Support for Air Traffic Controllers But Where Is The Transport Minister?
“The Scottish Government owns HIAL, but the Transport Secretary has been posted missing during these negotiations.”
Conserving the Heart of Neolithic Orkney
£300,000 is to be spent at the Stones of Stenness, in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney to upgrade car parking facilities and improve the pathways network.
