The Scottish Government is consulting on a bill which will ultimately lead to new laws around the heating systems for homes and places of work, to help Scotland reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reach its legally binding climate targets and make our buildings warmer....
Healthy Homes Conference: video recording and next steps
The Healthy Homes Conference, held online on 9th February, presented the results of our survey of home condition and energy use in 426 homes in Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh Over 100 people registered for the conference, bringing together local residents, community...
‘Polluted Politics: the Fossil Fuel Lobby at Holyrood’
Friends of the Earth Scotland's investigation of corporate lobbying in Scotland has revealed that, since 2018, there were at least 790 meetings between the fossil fuel industry and members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). During an average working week at the...
BetterPoints reward scheme for sustainable travel choices
The BetterPoints app has been launched to reward people for sustainable travel choices in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The app will record your trips and you will automatically be credited with BetterPoints to spend at a variety of outlets or donate to...
Healthy Homes survey analysis is underway
The survey of residents' housing conditions, energy use and experiences in getting repairs and upgrades done closed on 17th April with 426 responses - a magnificent total! Many thanks to everyone who took the time to contribute. The information that people have...
Healthy Homes survey closes 17th April
Over 400 residents have completed the Healthy Homes survey – a magnificent response! Many thanks to everyone who has participated. The resident’ survey will close at midnight on Monday 17th April.
Healthy Homes for Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh : help get to 400 responses
Our Healthy Homes for Skye, Raasay & Lochalsh project has received 330 responses from residents. Help us get to 400 by sharing the link.
Healthy Homes for Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh is live! Take the survey.
Our Healthy Homes for Skye, Raasay & Lochalsh project has launched! We encourage all households in the area to take the survey to find out the number of homes that are draughty, damp and expensive to keep warm. See the post for survey links.
Winter warm spaces in Skye & Lochalsh
Listing of some of the warm hub and food spaces open during February and March
Sunday Warm Hub at Broadford Village Hall, until end March
by Alex Layfield The Sunday Warm Hub at Broadford Village Hall (12 - 3 pm) is a part of ongoing community conversations around healthy eating and our food systems, involving Highland Community Waste Partnership, Skye Climate Action, Hebridean Inn, Broadford Village...