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Council approves the development of a Future Highlands Strategy


By David G Scott

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Members at the meeting of Highland Council today approved the development of a Future Highlands Strategy with the development of a Green Energy Hub at its heart.

The Future Highlands strategy is intended to take a partnership approach to capitalising on the opportunities and natural assets available in the Highlands relating to green energy, tourism, workforce, innovation, science and skills.

Leader of the council, Margaret Davidson, said: “Highland is a region rich in potential and renewable resources. The vision set out today will hopefully bring a new bright future for Highland."

Council leader Margaret Davidson
Council leader Margaret Davidson

This plan will involve working collaboratively with key partners to put the Highlands at the forefront of addressing climate change and sustainable energy requirements, deriving value from waste, attracting green businesses, green fleet and affordable energy efficient homes.

It will consider partnership opportunities across five themes: Green energy; innovative reform of care services; nurturing a skilled and healthy workforce; developing thriving communities with affordable housing and improved connectivity; and a shared financial and asset strategy maximising efficiency and growth.

The council is also working with a number of partners through the Opportunity Cromarty Firth (OCF) consortium to promote a range of projects that aim to reinforce and optimise Highland’s ongoing contribution to climate action at the national and regional level. This package of projects capitalises on the area’s natural assets and unique position to support multi-billion pound offshore wind projects, whilst also securing an economic and social legacy for the area.


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