We are noticing that the mere mention of the word "ferry" seems to get a lot of our "independent" councillors into a frenzy and usually heralds a tirade towards the Scottish Government about the lack of capacity on the ferries.
A journal written by the SNP opposition group on the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council).
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Ferry Capacity issues - changed days from the bad old days....
We are noticing that the mere mention of the word "ferry" seems to get a lot of our "independent" councillors into a frenzy and usually heralds a tirade towards the Scottish Government about the lack of capacity on the ferries.
Tuesday 17 June 2014
Top Unison official and Labour member says Yes to a fairer Scotland
One of Scotland’s top union officials will today
declare his support for a Yes vote in September's independence referendum.
Monday 16 June 2014
Yes vote guarantees 100% crown estate revenues to western isles
Today saw the launch of the prospectus for Our Islands Our Future and the culmination of the hard work done by the three island council leaders and Derek Mackay MSP, Scottish Minister for Local Government and Planning in the Scottish government.
SNP Councillor John A. Maciver, present at the launch of the prospectus, was delighted with the announcement from the First Minister that 100% of Crown Estates revenue would be retained in our Islands.
"This is fantastic news. We had hoped for 80% but to get 100% is excellent. This would mean that after a YES vote in the referendum, income from our coastlines such as our huge marine renewable energy potential will be kept in the islands rather than going down to UK Treasury, which happens at present.
"Only a Yes vote in September will allow us to reap all the benefits of our vast resources."
Monday 9 June 2014
SNP Group leader fights for the future of renewable energy on the islands
Cllr Donald Manford, SNP
Eoligarry, Isle of Barra.
Cllr Angus Campbell
Leader, CnES
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
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