Following over 350 submissions, the call for written evidence has now closed but given the high level of interest in the review, the panel has agreed to open an online discussion forum to allow stakeholders further opportunity to feed into the review process. This will go live in January 2016 Read more
Developers of a windfarm which was rejected by the Scottish Government last Summer are exploring the possibility of resubmitting plans to build 24 turbines on the outskirts of Reay. Infinergy has applied to the Highland Council to submit a scoping report to construct 24 turbines on the Limekiln estate. In Read more
Senior Labour peers confirm party will seek to strike out clause again if government closes Renewable Obligation scheme Henry Zeffman The government is expected to be forced into a renewed standoff with the House of Lords over David Cameron’s reversal on green energy subsidies. After a series of constitutional rows, Read more
NICOLA Sturgeon has been accused of “rank hypocrisy” after launching a stinging attack on cuts to renewable energy subsidies. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14206282.Anger_as_Sturgeon_attacks_UK_green_energy_cuts_while_axing_subsidies_for_Scots_generators/
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump has branded former Scottish leader Alex Salmond “an embarrassment” as he defended his ownership of a prestigious golf course. The pair have a long running feud over Trump’s objection to a wind farm project near to Turnberry golf course which he claims would ruin the Read more
Magnus Gardham NICOLA Sturgeon has been accused of “rank hypocrisy” after launching a stinging attack on cuts to renewable energy subsidies. The First Minister claimed Scotland’s green power potential was “at risk of being switched off” by UK Government policies which she condemned as “an absolute, total disgrace”. Her comments, Read more
The national air traffic systems organisation (NATS) have announced that they are withdrawing their objection to Stornoway Wind Farm, following completion of further study work on possible interference from the wind farm with their Stornoway Radio Station at Sandwick. http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/nats-withdraw-their-objection-to-stornoway-wind-farm-1-3999984
By Helen Mcall Villagers in Leadhills are ready to take on the local landowner and the Scottish Government to fight for a better future. They are waiting to see which the government backs – their move for a community land buyout, or a new windfarm. And they are asking: “Is Read more