Scotland's islands: proposed national plan
The proposed National Islands Plan provides a framework for action in order to meaningfully improve outcomes for island communities. It was replaced by the final National Islands Plan (published 27 December 2019).
Summary of Strategic Objectives
Population Levels
Strategic Objective 1: To address population decline and ensure a healthy, balanced population profile
Sustainable Economic Development
Strategic Objective 2: To improve and promote sustainable economic development
Transport Strategic Objective 3: To improve transport services
Housing Strategic Objective 4: To improve housing on Scottish islands
Fuel Poverty
Strategic Objective 5: To reduce the level of fuel poverty currently present on Scotland’s islands
Digital Connectivity
Strategic Objective 6: To improve digital connectivity
Health, Social Care and Wellbeing
Strategic Objective 7: To improve and promote health and wellbeing
Environmental Wellbeing and Biosecurity
Strategic Objective 8: To improve and promote environmental wellbeing and deal with biosecurity
Climate Change and Energy Strategic Objective 9: To ensure that Scottish islands are at the forefront of contributions to our ambition to end climate change
Empowered Island Communities and Strong Local Partnership
Strategic Objective 10: To empower diverse communities and different places
Arts, Culture and Language Strategic Objective 11: To support arts, culture and language
Education Strategic Objective 12: To promote and improve education
Implementation Strategic Objective 13: To support effective implementation of the National Islands Plan
Contact
Email: Don.Morrison@gov.scot
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