Isles of Scilly ::
Develop and implement the energy strategy. Draw up the Porthcressa master plan.
- Energy Strategy Published December 5th.
- Energy Days event on the 5th December.
- Porthcressa Master Plan has gone out to tender with a closing date for submissions of February 8th 2008.
- A project brief has been setup to guide organisations that wish to tender for the redevelopment works.
- The Porthcressa Masterplan has been tendered and a contract appointed. The consultants have undertaken a public consultation on the islands and have developed an inception report.
Energy Strategy published.
Porthcressa tenders submitted by 8/2/08
Energy Strategy Published.
Master Plan delivered to the RDA
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02/10/08
Deliver Green Tourism Business Scheme. Improve the islands visitor facilities through Islands Tourism meetings
Both Islands Tourism meetings and Green Tourism Business Scheme on going.
Ongoing
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Local Produce Markets. Continuation of the Specific Agriculture Project with the potential development of an abbatoir for the Isles of Scilly.
Local Action meetings to discuss LAG which could lead to diversification of the agricultural sector.
LAG will likely include representatives of this sector.
Continuing work on the Specific Agricultural Project for the Isles of Scilly.
Local produce markets have continued throughout the summer with potential for a Christmas market.
The Isles of Scilly has been granted £2.25 million of RDPE funds for its Local Action Group. Work has begun on a delivery plan to guide the resulting interventions.
Submission of the Isles of Scilly LAG expression of interest. Work continues on the Specific Agriculture Project for the Isles of Scilly.
IOS LAG submitted December 2007
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02/10/08
Delivery of wave and/or tidal energy device. Provision of support to the islands fishing and marine industries
Local Action meetings to discuss LAG which will likely include a member for marine and fisheries. The Council continues to investigate the potential for wave and/or tidal energy with renewable energy companies
Ongoing
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Offer project and business support to the local businesses of the islands, both start up and existing.
Continuing support from the Economic Development section of the Council for Local businesses (both start up and existing).
The arts and crafts sector has seen the development of 4 new workspaces at the end of November.
The creative sectors important role is being recognised in the islands new economic development documents.
Ongoing
N/A
02/10/08
Delivery of the Porthcressa management plan.
Delivery of the new school.
Work continues on the delivery of the new school build.
The Porthcressa masterplan has been tendered and a consultant appointed. The consultants have held a public meeting to engage with local residents and businesses. This consultation event has led to the development of an Inception report.
School development meetings ongoing
Master Plan delivered to the RDA.
New School built
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02/10/08
Deliver training to diversify local persons skills.
ESF being co-ordinated for the islands by IoS life long learning centre.
Decision on ESF due early February
ESF Plan developed in December 07/January 08
ESF plan for the islands implemented
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Delivery of the Route Partnership project
Continuing meetings of the Route Partnership as well as on-going funding bid and tendering of the Stage 3 of the project.
Boat and quays delivered by 2011
2 x Quay and 1 x Ship delivered
N/A
02/10/08
Develop and implement the Sustainable Energy Strategy for the Isles of Scilly
Energy Strategy Published 5/12/07.
Energy Days Event held 5/12/07
Contract will be visiting the islands to undertake the insulation works identified through the energy days event. The Council also continues to investigate the feasibility of developing a renewable wave or tidal energy project whilst supporting of renewable energy developments through the planning system.
Energy Strategy Published.
Energy Strategy Published.
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02/10/08