On Wednesday 28th of September Orkney Islands Council will be hosting a visit by UK Tory Government Minister Nadhim Zahawi. In 2020 UK PM Boris Johnson visited the islands
Ahead of His Visit to Orkney Who is Nadhim Zahawi ?
Energy Bills Latest Info
From 1st October 2022, Orkney & North Scotland: Unit rate: 33.08p per kWh Standing charge: 51.07p per day
Letters: Apology Required #EnergyPriceCrisis
“Before Alistair Carmichael can join the long-running campaign for fair energy prices for folk in Orkney and Shetland – and indeed all off-gas areas across the Highlands and Islands – I think he needs to apologise to his constituents.”
Warmer & More Energy Efficient Homes : Success of Warmworks Orkney
More than £1 million in grants have been claimed for the first time since the scheme began. 161 heating and insulation measures have been installed in 119 Orkney homes over the past year.
What is Government for?
“Because if it is not, above and beyond anything else for protecting us, and particularly those in need then I am not sure what it is for. “
£1.2million Extra Cash to Energy Advice Organisations
Ofgem’s newly calculated price cap will be announced today, 26th August to take effect from 1st of October to 31st of December 2022.
Scotland’s Farming Sector Hit By Energy Price Hikes & New Zealand FTA
The UK Government’s Free Trade Deal with New Zealand will seriously damage Scotland’s world renowned farming sector, Scottish Government Ministers have warned.
“A first step would be to cancel the energy price cap rise this autumn.” Nicola Sturgeon #EnergyCrisis
“Fuel poverty will affect over one million Scottish households this winter requiring urgent intervention focussed on targeting those most in need.” Frazer Scott, CEO of Energy Action Scotland
Virtual Island Summit : Connecting Up Islanders Worldwide #VIS2022
The Virtual Island Summit 2022 is a fantastic way to hear about the challenges faced by island communities and their solutions. It runs from September 26th to October 2nd.
Emma Roddick MSP: “concern for the winter ahead has been a prevalent issue for most constituents I have met.
“The scale of support that will be required after a 77% price increase ahead of the coming winter is almost unthinkable”
