Issue - meetings

The group held discussion about  Renewables issues in the local area.

Ishabel Bremner reported on the recent visit to the area by Nicola Sturgeon and comments which alluded to Kintyre as the only Council area to have achieved what they said they would in their Renewable plans.

Matthew Willis highlighted the need to advertise the whole area as a package, with effective and coordinated marketing. He reported on various parties who had expressed interest in the MACC site, but, as yet, no firm commitment.

Discussion continued in regards having the necessary facililities in place to attract investors to the area.

Ishabel Bremner informed the group of an event in Aberdeen under the ABRA banner which promoted awareness. She also detailed the forthcoming visit of the National Grid Director to the area in September.

The Chair advised that a representative from Community Energy Scotland would be attending the June meeting to provide detail on alternative examples of community energy models that might meet the aspirations of individuals and communities in Kintyre

 It was reported that the deputy first minster to is be invited to the opening in February

A report was included in the Agenda pack and noted by the Group.

Further to this report, Ishabel Bremner advised the group that the next ABRA meeting was scheduled for 5 November.