Highlands and Islands

Large Windfarm Proposals Fail Orkney Greens' Tests

Mon 20 Mar, 2017

As part of their election campaign, Orkney Greens have pledged not to support two major windfarm development proposals planned by Hoolan Energy in the county. Current turbine proposals at Costa Head in Birsay, and Hesta Head in South Ronaldsay each comprise 5 turbines at 125 metres high totalling 20MW generation capacity.

Climate Change 2017

Michèle M. Rhodius Wed 22 Feb, 2017

Author : Michèle M. Rhodius Dip. LA, MSc UD, CMLI (Retired)
Joint Co-ordinator of Inverness Area Greens

Do you believe in Climate Change? Is Science a religion? Is proof fact or fiction?

How old is Planet earth? Have Humans existed for 6000 years or 200,000+?

Is the Bible literal or allegorical? Is Biblical Literalism really in conflict with Science

More Transparency And A Culture Change Needed in OIC

Steve Sankey Tue 21 Feb, 2017

By Steve Sankey, Co-convenor, Orkney Greens

Greens Confirm Lead Local Candidate For Moray

Wed 15 Feb, 2017

Moray Greens are pleased to announce the selection of their leading candidate for Moray Council in the forthcoming local elections.

The Heldon and Laich Ward will be contested by local Greens Convenor, James MacKessack-Leitch.

He says:

“Whatever happens in this election, with so many members retiring or moving on, there will be sweeping changes coming to Moray Council, and my aim is to push for a transformation in thinking about how the Council goes about its daily business, with a particular focus on planning for the long term future.”

Greens Confirm Lead Local Candidates For Highland

Wed 15 Feb, 2017

First published in January 2017:

Highland Greens are pleased to announce the selection of two of their leading candidates for the Highland Council in the forthcoming local elections.

Greens Reveal Prospective Candidates for Orkney Elections

Wed 15 Feb, 2017

First published in October 2016:

The Highlands and Islands Green Party confirmed last week that two prospective candidates in Orkney will be striving to green-up Orkney Islands Council in next May’s local authority elections.