Crofting Commission decision opens door to crofters’ wind farm powers
A ruling from the commission has confirmed crofting communities have the power to develop wind farms without the landowner’s consent.
A ruling from the commission has confirmed crofting communities have the power to develop wind farms without the landowner’s consent.
Move comes after commission refuses applications to develop community-owned wind farms on common grazings.
Commission member will be invited to HIE board meetings.
New report recommends changes to improve system for crofters.
Members have been appointed until the spring of 2023.
The Crofting Commission hopes to appoint a new panel of assessors in spring 2018.
Crofting Commission terminated four tenancies in the Western Isles and one in Glen Torridon.
Commissioners had a chance to have an informal chat and get to know each other.
‘We need all crofters and commissioners to present a united voice.’
Billy Neilson narrowly beats Colin Kennedy to represent Argyll and Lochaber on Crofting Commission.