Councillor Calum Munro
LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 9 2023
๐๐ค๐ฒ๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ’ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง Plans for a major upgrade of the overhead power line network between Skye and Fort Augustus has been rejected by Highland Councillors following a motion by Skye and Raasay members. In only the second ever meeting of the council’s north and south area planning committees, a motion […]
LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 24 2023
Citizens Advice concerned over missed lifeline payments Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is voicing fears that vulnerable people could miss out on a lifeline payment amid the cost-of-living crisis. Between the 31st of October and 19th November, the UK Government will make Cost of Living Payments of up to ยฃ300 for people in receipt of […]
LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 13 2023
Royal National Mรฒd to kick-off in Paisley Folk band of the year, Breabach will kick-off this year Royal National Mod at the opening concert in Paisley tonight. Scotlandโs premier Gaelic festival returns to Paisley for the first team since 2013 Competitors from a range of ages from Skye, Raasay, and Lochalsh will be taking […]
LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 11 2023
Skye and Lochalsh fuel stations hit by delivery delay Petrols station across Skye and Lochalsh were left without fuel on Sunday (10th September) due to an issue at the depot in Inverness Holly Philip, whose family owns and runs the petrol station in Kyle, told Radio Skye that their delivery didnโt come on Friday due […]
LOCAL NEWS JULY 18 2023
New Skye wind farm website launched as businesswoman warns of impacts A Skye businesswoman is urging all community councils across the island and on Raasay to consider and be aware of the the impact of wind farms which are proposed for the area. Faye MacLeod, who lives on Skye and runs the accountancy firm Campbell […]
LOCAL NEWS JUNE 30 2023
Runrig drummer to lead special 50 years celebrations at trad eventย Runrig drummer Iain Bayne is set to be join by an array of trad stars to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic band at the Hoolie in the Hydro event. Scotlandโs biggest night of traditional music, Hoolie in the Hydro will return to […]
LOCAL NEWS 22 MAY 2023
Skye and Raasay Councillor stress need for health care progress The need for progress in urgent care and bed provision across north Skye has today been underlined by Skye and Raasay Councillors at an area committee meeting. Speaking at this morning meeting Councillor Calum Munro paid tribute to the community for its hard work in […]
LOCAL NEWS 19TH APRIL 2023
Rural Delivery Plan unveiled in new government strategy Deputy First Minister, Shona Robison has committed to publishing a Rural Delivery Plan by 2026 as part of the Scottish Governmentโs new vision for the country. On Tuesday, First Minister Humza Yousaf set out his strategy: Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership – A fresh start during […]
Portree harbour bid rejection a “massive blow”
The rejection of an ambitious ยฃ50 million bid to transform Portreeโs historic waterfront has been described as “a massive blow” to the island capital by a Skye councillor. The proposal led by the Portree and Braes Community Trust was submitted by the Highland Council in July 2022 to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund. […]
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