North Isles Project Page

Administration - Regeneration Outcome
Agreement fund - Year one all monies alloacted / Year two monies allocated to projects - Director agreed the projects and work commenced

Co-operation with Northmavine Iate Group
Regular contact with Northmavine group for support and exchange of information

Involvement in Regeneration Steering Group with Local Agencies
North Isles Action group has been formed from key partners and key players - Several meetings have been held

Implementation of Projects & Aims Approved in North Isles Development Plan
Regular monthly meetings are taking place and focusing on implementation of development plan.

Research and Creation of North Isles Recycle Leaflet
Recycle list research complete, leaflet typed and printed and sent along with North Isles Newsletter and action plan to all households.

Norway Exchange Project
Two young people from North Isles have now took part in the North Sea Festival at which they provided entertainment.

Design Festival in North Isles for Norway Youths
Application for the festival has now been submitted

Fun Training Scheme
Met with head teacher, depute heads and guidance teachers for their views and assistance.
Meeting arranged with youth workers, CLADO and development workers
Met with Janice Leask of training Shetland for help and advice
Project has changed slightly and will now be offering more training courses working with the Development Worker.
Extension to Unst Care Centre.

Explore Best Structure for North Isles Tourism Development
Tourism Conference called 'Make Tourism Your Business'
Planning for conference is underway

Land Matter Issues
Arrange and undertake land matter events
Advertisment of proposed programmes flyer sent to all crofters in the North Isles

Land Reorganisation Options by Consultation
To survey all three areas in the North Isles
Surveys and flyers have now been amended and sent for printing and sent to each household
Surveys printed, completed and sent to the Crofters Commision
Iate to investigate local food production potential project

Lobbying for Extension to Unst Care Centre
Organising Lobbying campaign

North Isles Trails Project
To provide better information, and an activity for tourists to the North Isles
Initial meeting held with various agents who support this project.
Group to look at what information is available at present, and how pre-existing walks can get used for this project

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