DPEA Scotland has granted planning permission for 2 wind farms by Hoolan Energy to go ahead in Orkney. Full details here
Costa & Hesta Wind Farms – Successful Appeals
Finstown Substation Planning Application Submitted
SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application under the Town and Country Planning Act to Orkney Islands Council for its proposed new substation at Finstown.
Help to Shape the Future of Papdale
On today , Friday 8th of March and Saturday 9th of March. Help to shape your local community.
Deadline for Submissions on Extension of Cursiter Quarry
Reminder that if you wish to make comments about the future of Cursiter Quarry in Firth then you will have to do so by the 15th of February.
Papdale Developments Up For Discussion:
Drop-in sessions take place at the Lambaness centre on Friday 1 February from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 18:00 to 20:00. All are welcome.
“The biggest negative effect” was “on the crustacean abundance and richness.” SEPA Fish Farm Report
“Scottish salmon farm medicine is significantly impacting local marine environments which increases the now substantial weight of scientific evidence that the existing approaches do not adequately protect marine life.”
Hesta Windfarm Would Be A “Blight On The Landscape”
“The Hesta appeal decision has the potential for a major adverse effect on the landscape of South Ronaldsay”, Steve Sankey
‘Your Kirkwall’ to Shape Future of Orkney’s Capital
Kirkwall’s future development will now be shaped by Your Kirkwall which was fully backed by Orkney Islands Council on Tuesday 9th of October.
Environmental Objections But Fish Farm Gets Approved
Despite “the potential negative effects of sea lice spreading from the salmon farm to wild sea trout populations in Scapa Flow”.
Has Orkney Had Enough of Wind Farms?
Orkney produces more than 100% of its energy requirements through renewables – mostly wind
