” It is directly because of the feedback from islanders that we are changing our approach.” Mairi Gougeon Rural Affairs and Islands Secretary, in the Scottish Government
Listening to the Concerns of Islanders: Islands Bond Cancelled
Researching the Islands Plan & Benefits to Our Communities
A fully funded 4 year PhD student placement is on offer to interested candidates to get in on groundbreaking work to look at how island communities are affected by national policies.
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.”
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. “
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. “
Researchers Launch Survey on Island Issues
The survey is being sent to 20,000 island residents, including Na h-Eileanan Siar, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands and islands situated within the local authorities of Argyll and Bute, Highland and North Ayrshire.
Local Businesses Encouraged to Apply to Islands Green Recovery Programme
““The Islands Green Recovery Programme will stimulate new economic activity across our islands, helping businesses recover from the impacts of the pandemic and creating new, quality jobs. ” Paul Wheelhouse Scottish Government Minister for the Islands
Islands Plan Consultation
Time is running out if you want to add your views to the Scottish Government’s Islands Plan which closes this week – 26th of July 2019.
