Community development
Today sees the publication of two OECD reports focusing on Rural Innovation - the 'Enhancing Innovation in Rural Regions: Scotland (UK)' and the thematic publication 'Networks and Rural-Urban Linkages for Rural Innovation'.
An independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on proposals for a new Agriculture Bill, “Delivering our Vision for Scottish Agriculture. Proposals for a new Agriculture Bill”, which was open from 29 August until 5 December 2022 have been published.
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An initiative to position Scotland as a European hub for the recycling and repurposing of wind turbine blades is included in a deal agreed by the Scottish Government and industry.
The commitment to establish at least one specialist facility by 2030 forms part of the Onshore Wind Sector Deal signed today at the Scottish Renewables Onshore Wind Conference in Edinburgh.
The Deal lays out how the Government and industry will work together to harness the full potential of onshore wind to benefit communities, boost the economy and reduce carbon emissions.
- Read more about Agreement powering onshore wind development
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Scotland’s first ever National Islands Plan (NIP) was published in 2019 and it is now going through its first review.
- Read more about National Islands Plan Review – consultation events
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Stranraer Oyster Festival has ‘come of age’ according to organisers after drawing record crowds to the three day event in south west Scotland, that celebrates the wild, native oysters of Loch Ryan.
Romano Petrucci, Chair of Stranraer Development Trust, the community organisation that runs the festival, said:
Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition (ARIA) is supporting community led initiatives across Ayrshire.
- Read more about Ayrshire supports Ambition!
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