“There has been a perceived reduced effectiveness of the previous excellent performance of the OIC snow and ice treatment/clearance of roads.”
Letters: Gritting Concerns
Letters: “Party Politics at its Worst”
“The Scottish Government is not able to print more money out of fresh air and does not have access to a “Money Tree”. “
Letters:Tackling the Cost of Funding the Internal Ferries
“Public transport is a strategic national issue and should be treated as such.”
“Door Remains Open on Fair Ferry Funding”
“There is still time to achieve it in this budget.”
There Is Always Wriggle Room
Like all budgets there are positives and negatives but the clue is in the word DRAFT.
Letters: Will the Scottish Tories Support a Differentiated Deal for Scotland?
Letters can be sent to fiona@theorkneynews.scot
Views Sought on Inshore Fisheries Proposals
The aim of the initiative is to explore alternative approaches to managing inshore fisheries
Historical Sexual Offences Bill Sets Out to Correct an Historic Injustice
“It is very important that we learn the lessons of how these discriminatory laws impacted on the lives of people so that we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past.
Help available in how to participate in local decision making
Empowering local communities is a catchy phrase but how can it be accomplished?
Changes Ahead to Definition of Fuel Poverty
“The Government should hear from as many groups and organisations as possible – this forthcoming strategy is too important not to have a voice in shaping.”
