The livestream went missing off Facebook the same morning that it went out. Today, 1st of October, it magically reappeared again. It is now recorded and on YouTube.
Now You See It, Now You Don’t – The Return
Now You See It, Now You Don’t
“I don’t know what someone found so offensive about a very short livestream which merely explained the difference between the Islands Forum and the Islands Act”
Subsidies Ending For Oil & LPG Boilers: “A complete rethink is required” Says Orkney Councillor
“While we want to see a transition from oil and LPG to other forms of heating this cannot happen overnight or without consultation, as seems to have happened here. |”
The SNP/Green Deal: An Islands’ Perspective
“For us here in Orkney and in the other two islands authorities, this document fails to deliver on the Islands Act. “
The Islands Bond: What is it?
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on an Islands Bond. Now before I launch into my cynicism about the Bond I need to stress that I feel it is important that […]
Emma Roddick MSP Welcomes Consultation on Islands Bond
“I hope that people will contribute to this consultation to make it as relevant and helpful as possible to each island.”
Letters:”Do the views and needs of Island communities carry any real weight with politicians and the public bodies who answer to them?”
“I guess it may seem strange to celebrate a day of strike action by workers providing a lifeline service, but in the case of the HIAL air traffic controllers I think that I am justified.”
Report Recommends Policies Reflect The Distinctive Needs of Islands
“Any recommendations or polices should recognise that life is considerably different in each island group and that different age groups, too, have distinct experiences of island life.”
Islanders Raise Petition to Secure Representation on Public Boards
“We believe that local knowledge should be viewed as an essential skill for the Boards of organisations accountable to the Scottish Government. “
Find Out About The Young Islanders Network
“I would urge any young person or group in our island communities to jump in, have your say and be part of something bigger!”
