We are finalising the report of the Healthy Homes survey, which has revealed sobering facts about the state of housing in our area. We're planning an on-line conference early next year, in partnership with Carbon Neutral Islands Raasay, to share the results and...
Hearst & Gaither South Skye celebrated food from field to fork in two events for the finale of the Highlands and Island Climate Festival on 30th September. An Crùbh's Community Festival featured crofters Susan Walker and Gavin Parson who explained how they grow,...
The John Muir Trust is proposing a Carbon Emissions Land Tax (CELT) aiming to change land management techniques to increase the capacity of Scotland's land to soak up large amounts of greenhouse gases. Landowners would be taxed on the extent to which their land falls...
The Bill (published 13th June) has provisions for establishing a circular economy strategy and penalties for failure to recycle and single use items, amongst other things. Environmental groups say it needs to tackle production by setting consumption targets.
Raasay has published its Community Climate Action plan, along with the other five islands in the project. Scottish government has awarded Raasay £160k for capital spending on the projects identified in the action plan.
In mid-June, our MSP Kate Forbes asked to meet with us about the Healthy Homes for Skye & Lochalsh project. We had a good exchange of information, and Kate was interested and encouraging, with some supportive suggestions which are being explored.
SCCAN are recruiting a Member Engagement and Support Coordinator. Deadline Friday 30th June.
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...
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.
Raasay has completed its Community Climate Action Plan, setting out actions that the community has highlighted as the most important and including the key findings of the various carbon audits and household survey.