“With so many new councillors – most of them young and enthusiastic – there is a need to better coordinate the work we do across Scotland linking with CoSLA and the Unions.” John Ross Scott
New Position for Councillor Scott in Scottish Greens
Listening to the Concerns of Islanders: Islands Bond Cancelled
” 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
“All I want is the truth and evidence”, The Nordic Sea Saga
Orkney Islands Councillor John Ross Scott who represents Kirkwall East has welcomed the inquiry into the purchase and ongoing expenses incurred by The Nordic Sea.
John Ross Scott to Contest Kirkwall East for the Orkney Greens
“I have unfinished business to deal with, and in particular the need to bring about more transparency to its electorate and to attempt to eradicate the clique mentality that has dogged the council for years.”
Scapa Flow and North Orkney Designated Marine Special Protection Areas
“There’s no reason why the Scapa Flow MSPA should prevent important sustainable development in the Flow” Councillor John Ross Scott
Letters: More Young People & Women Need to Stand for OIC Elections
“I am particularly keen to see more young people and women stand to ensure that the Council is more akin to the population it represents.”
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. |”
Councillor Scott Signs Up With The Scottish Greens
Orkney Islands Councillor John Ross Scott has joined the Scottish Greens and hopes to stand for the Party in next year’s council elections.
Young Orcadians Not ‘Being Heard’
“The inclusion of young people in local decision making is working well elsewhere and makes councils more accountable to those they represent, many of whom are ignored or excluded.”
