Environment

Plans to extend marine planning zones have been put out to public consultation.

Fish and shellfish farms require planning permission out to twelve nautical miles, however local authority responsibilities for planning controls currently only extend to three nautical miles. Under new proposals, the marine planning zones will be extended.

A focused strategy has been launched to place Scotland at the forefront of the net zero economy, with targeted actions to secure growth and investment.

Delivered as part of the Programme for Government, the Green Industrial Strategy sets out five priority areas where efforts and resources will be concentrated. These are:

The Scottish government is launching a new ‘planning hub’ to help boost development and green energy opportunities across the country by providing specialist expertise.

Yesterday First Minster John Swinney anounced his new Programme for Government (PfG), which focussed on actions to progress four priorities.

These are:

An inspiring new quest has launched to unearth the stories and restoration potential of the country’s forgotten woodland sites.

As the native oyster season opens (1st September), Scotland’s oyster festival has announced a new celebration of nature, right in the heart of the festival site.