Paralympian Karen Darke wins top mountain award
The Fort William Mountain Festival takes place from February 16-20 in various venues in and around Fort William.
The Fort William Mountain Festival takes place from February 16-20 in various venues in and around Fort William.
Community councillor Maggie Mackenzie said she was left ‘despondent’ after watching last week’s meeting of the local authority’s South Planning Applications Committee which approved Alvance’s application.
The draw was conducted by Camanachd Association President, Steven MacKenzie and former President, Jim Barr.
The UK Serious Fraud Office has opened an investigation into GFG Alliance and its dealings with Greensill.
Community council secretary Russell Leaper said some of those attending the online event were expecting to be given details of an Environmental Impact Assessment [EIA] as part of the process.
Subject to approvals and any further impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Alvance aims to commence the new development works in 2021 and target full operation by 2024.
ALVANCE begins consultation on recently announced £94million Lochaber smelter expansion to make Greenaluminium.
‘But whatever we do is probably something people would rather sooner do without and I accept that,’ admitted Lochaber smelter boss, Brian King.
John Hutchison, acting chairman of Kilmallie Community Council, said members were ‘slightly in the dark’ over the Alvance proposals.
The Lochaber smelter, located at Fort William, has been singled out for praise in a motion submitted to the Scottish Parliament by Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron.