Highland Council leader welcomes bright future for the region with freeport status
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The leader of Highland Council Raymond Bremner has welcomed the announcement that Cromarty Firth has been chosen as one of the UK’s new green freeports.
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He said: “This is fantastic news which heralds a very bright future for the Highlands.
"We are well positioned, primed and ready to play a key role in delivering the UK’s Energy Security Strategy and become a global centre of renewable energy.
“The freeport status and ensuing developments have real potential to reverse the long standing socio-economic issues facing the region.
"This incredible opportunity will assist us in addressing the local and national transition to net zero, help to create sustainable high-quality jobs in a green economy, while regenerating and strengthening communities and reversing depopulation.”
Mr Bremner praised the work and collaboration of the consortium partners in preparing and promoting the bid. “The partnership work which has led to this success is a credit to all involved – their dedication and commitment over many many months has now paid off . This will be a complete game-changer for Highland, and for Scotland in delivering energy security for the UK.”
