SNP President Ian Hudghton MEP has today (Tuesday) welcomed the European Parliament's final approval of a reformed Common Fisheries Policy which will return greater control over fisheries to Europe's fishing nations. The reformed CFP allows for decisions to be taken on a regional basis, in contrast to the current one-size-fits all approach. The new law will come into effect on 1st January 2014.
A journal written by the SNP opposition group on the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council).
Thursday 12 December 2013
SNP supporting local councils despite Westminster
SNP councillor Gordon Murray welcomed the news that local government finance settlements will be maintained in both 2014-15 and 2015-16 at around £10.6bn. "Local government has been treated very fairly under the SNP administration"
Sunday 1 December 2013
ALLAN COMMENTS ON CAP FUNDING LOSS TO ISLAND CROFTERS
Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has reacted with disappointment to figures which highlight the extent to which Scottish crofters and farmers are losing out as a result of the Westminster Government’s failure to negotiate a favourable deal on the Common Agricultural Policy. The figures demonstrate that payments to Scottish crofters and farmers are likely to be the lowest in Europe for both Pillar 1 and Pillar 2.
Council leader leads the charge for self-determination
SNP councillor Gordon Murray congratulated council leader Angus Campbell on his recent award "Local Politcian of the Year" along with the council leaders of the Orkney and Shetland councils.
Should the council hold meetings in Uist and Barra?
Should the council hold at least one meeting a year down in Uist and Barra?
This question was asked at Policy and Resources committee meeting on the 28th November by SNP Councillor Gordon Murray.
This question was asked at Policy and Resources committee meeting on the 28th November by SNP Councillor Gordon Murray.
Listen to what your elected representative are saying on your behalf
With a new audio system in place in the council chamber where all debates and meetings are held, the Western Isles council were challenged to put audio recordings of all meetings onto the council website in a bid to greater engage the community they represent.
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