These are submissions that SIF has made to the Scottish Government on a variety of topics.
Given the vital importance of connectivity to the sustainability of Scottish island communities, SIF welcomed the opportunity to contribute perspectives to this inquiry by the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee, …
The funding should seek to continue addressing the same challenges, making our region and especially the islands more competitive, fostering economic growth and creating new jobs, ensuring the right infrastructure …
By using renewable energy near to where it is generated, its financial value can be retained in the local economy, with reduced wastage associated with long distance transmission inefficiencies. Potentially, …
Recognition of the importance of waste minimisation as integral to challenges of managing island refuse more sustainably, but also some questions about how the scheme will work for island shops …
SIF recognises the exciting potential for the proposed transient visitor levy to generate a new income stream to support the inclusive wellbeing, resilience and sustainability of island communities into the …
SIF would welcome a stronger commitment to recognition of communities as potential stakeholders in coastal developments, beyond roles as beneficiaries of a share of generated revenues. This may depend on …
SIF was delighted to have played a constructive role in the community consultation of the National Islands Plan. The insight gained directly fed into the development of the first ever …
