The depopulation statistics revealed earlier have
projected a gloomy future for the islands unless there is a radical change.
The statistics really underline that this council
administration's policies are working against the islands. The convenor, leader
and councillors who make up this administration have put the islands in a very
precarious position. Their rejection of the Western Isles SNP group proposals
on flexible working, fully publicly owned energy company, maintaining inter
island air services and the retention of rural education has surely contributed
to this potential disaster.
It is ironic that the administration is, after four
years, now calling for a plan to address these issues but is it time to change
the decision-makers.
We look forward to seeing this plan presented to the
electorate before May's elections.
