Carradale Community Trust (CCT) has this week submitted to the Scottish Government a registration of interest in part of Carradale Forest in a bid to have a say in its future use. Over the last 18 months, CCT and East Kintyre Community Council (EKCC) have worked to ensure the future Read more…
As mentioned previously, SAS is participating in the DPEA Stakeholders’ Forum on 31 July and have asked for the problems with community engagement during Covid to be put on the Agenda, specifically with regards to those in areas with little or no internet connection. Planning Aid Scotland has already had Read more…
Proposals for a wind farm in Sutherland have gone out for public consultation, with the pledge of six figure community benefit payments. Situated on the Sallachy estate some 12 miles north-west of Lairg, the nine turbines would rise to 162ft and come with associated infrastructure such as access paths, electric Read more…
The head of ScottishPower has warned that the creation of hundreds of much-needed new jobs in Scotland has been put at risk by a controversial ruling issued last week by the energy regulator. Speaking to The Herald, chief executive Keith Anderson said his and other firms from the sector are Read more…