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Housing and community-owned renewable energy on First Minister???s agenda in Harris
1+ week, 5+ day ago (345+ words) Community groups that want to install renewable energy projects and decarbonise their buildings will be able to access additional Scottish Government support this year. Funding available from the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) will increase to £15 million this year,…...
Countdown to launch of Western Isles first MRI scanning service
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (328+ words) The Western Isles’ new MRI service is expected to be operational by the end of September it has been announced. Key construction work for the new MRI suite at Western Isles Hospital has been completed, marking a major milestone for…...
Western Isles SNP have little faith in new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (365+ words) Andy Burnham’s ascent as Labour leader and becoming the seventh Prime Minister in a decade of volatile political leadership turnover for the UK sparks concern for SNP Na h-Eileanan an Iar. The Western Isles branch of the SNP Party fears…...
TIG calls for urgent action to tackle fuel poverty
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (366+ words) Tighean Innse Gall (TIG) is calling on politicians to take urgent action to tackle rising fuel poverty, support independent living and create a fairer future for communities across the Outer Hebrides. The community-based organisation has launched a new manifesto setting…...
Call for better safeguards for oil heating households
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (804+ words) Heating oil consumers in Scotland need greater protection warns the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The UK Government body wants a new regulatory regime to oversee how prices are quoted, how cancellations are handled and improved support for vulnerable…...
Islanders face high postal costs and inconsistent services says new report
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (537+ words) Islanders are suffering a “fragmented, unreliable and often expensive” postal service according to Consumer Scotland. Issues not only affects day-to-day life, but holds back economic activity and competitiveness found a study undertaken by Scotland’s independent consumer watchdog. Heritage businesses - including…...
Stornoway councillor raises MV Loch Seaforth ferry gangway issue
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (336+ words) Cllr Murray said he recently personally witnessed what he said was a “significant delay” when foot passengers, including elderly residents, families with young children and people with mobility issues, after the ferry docked. According to Mr Murray foot passengers were…...
Energy report sparks tense exchanges between political opponents
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (339+ words) Incorporating their proposals into the Energy Independence Bill which is currently before Parliament would fast-track the unlocking of community ownership highlights the committee. “Yet fuel poverty here is still far too high. Too many families are struggling with expensive heating…...