Transport accounts for a quarter of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions, with cars making up almost 40% of transport emissions. – Transport Scotland.
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Weil Holdings Ltd Acquires Sinclair Haulage Ltd, Sanday
“We look forward to supporting them and the wider Sanday community in the coming years.” Dave Neil, Director of Weil Holdings
New Highway Code rules
“The changes are intended to clarify some areas of confusion and introduce a new ‘hierarchy of priority’ which puts safety, and pedestrians, first. “
Young Persons Free Bus Travel: “unnecessarily complex and confusing”
If you live in Scotland and are 5-21 years old you are eligible for a card giving you free bus travel from 31 January
Orkney’s Red Cross Awarded Funding to Purchase EV
The British Red Cross in Orkney as been awarded £45,045.88 from the Scottish Government’s Island Communities Fund.
Emma Roddick MSP “I welcomed the moves that saw changes coming in at the start of this week”
“I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone in Orkney who continue to follow the guidance to keep their communities safe.”
Jenny Gilruth Appointed as Scotland’s Transport Minister
Jenny Gilruth MSP has been appointed as the new Transport Minister in the Scottish Government after the resignation of Graeme Dey.
Scottish Transport Minister Resigns
“Regrettably, despite my continuing passion for it, I find myself unable now to give this hugely important ministerial role everything it rightly requires and deserves.”
Orkney Ferries Raised Again in Parliament & The Nordic Sea Saga
In 2020 OIC was given an extra £750,000 towards the cost of Nordic Sea which the council had bought at an estimated capital cost of £1,535,000. T
HIAL Boss Grilled on Remote Tower Spending
It is so far estimated that HIAL’s modernisation plans have cost £9million.
