“The Bute House Agreement has had an immediate impact on people requiring new government supported central heating system.” Rhoda Grant, MSP, Labour
MSP Accuses Scottish Government of ‘Selling Out’ Island Communities
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. |”
Air Traffic Controllers to Continue Industrial Action
“Prospect members have signalled with this vote that they are determined to stand firm against this disastrous project.”
‘A Pandora’s Box of Unnecessary Risks’ HIAL’s Remote Towers Project
“we have the worst connectivity in the UK by far so how does HIAL mean to overcome this? I personally have not been convinced that safety aspects reliant on digital connectivity in particular can be met.”
HIAL’s Remote Towers Project Threat to Future Renewables Developments
“Physical developments could be constrained by the surveillance that is introduced. Very significant negative impact. “
Damning Impact Assessment: ‘significant uncertainties’ in HIAL Remote Towers Project
” significant and unmitigable damage will be inflicted on island communities. The report is absolutely damning in its assessment of the damage this project will cause.” David Avery, Prospect
“If I were a private investor and HIAL were making a pitch to me for funding I would walk away.”
“The HIAL Board includes no representation from island communities, and it’s clear to me from their decisions and tone to date that they just don’t get it.” Steve Sankey
Letters: “Can members of the public request that an ICIA be carried out?”
“Democracy, with it’s lifeblood of accountability, is a muscle which requires constant exercise to keep it supple and healthy. “
