Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council, Outer Hebrides) - Development Projects
The Western Isles Community Planning Partnership has identified a window of opportunity for action and investment, in key areas of the Outer Hebrides. There is a unique opportunity to revitalise the islands and to transform the Outer Hebrides into a net contributor to the national economy.
Creating Communities of the Future is a strategy that provides a shared vision for the regeneration of the Outer Hebrides, based on six inter-related economic drivers. The strategy provides a long-term regeneration vision for the area, which is supported by a detailed action plan.
Key features that the Outer Hebrides demonstrate as a result of the strategy include:
- In-migration
- Young people having a an increasing range of choices to "stay / go / return"
- Renewable energy as a major employer and economic contributor
- Job dispersal continuing to bring sustainable employment
- Re-branding of the area - complete and working
- More land and marine resources in community ownership
- Broadband internet connections are universally available and widely used
- The regeneration of Stornoway is driving activity throughout the islands
Contact Details
Telephone:
+44 (0)845 6007090Key Contacts:
Joe MacPhee - Head of Economic Development, Kathleen Shirkie - Research OfficerMore on
