• Energy Strategy Published December 5th.
• Energy Days event on the 5th December.
• Discussions underway with renewable energy companies to deliver the actions set out in the energy strategy
• Porthcressa Master Plan tender and project brief released 2008
• The Porthcressa Masterplan tendered and a contract appointed. The consultants have undertaken a public consultation on the islands and have developed an inception report.
• Further consultation with the local community has been undertaken by Roger Tym and Partners
• Final Master Plan to be signed off following steering group consultation June 2009
• Master Plan completed and presented to the Full Council and Planning and Development Committee meetings in October 2009.
• Master Plan endorsed by the Council
• Master plan seperated into 2 sections for delivery. Phase 1 includes redevelopment of the Bulb Store in to a library, "Katie's" Garage redeveloped into a Register Office, old library site redeveloped into 3 workspaces with 3 maisonettes above (on seperate tenures from workspace) for specific local need/key worker accomodation, public realm enhancement of Porthcressa Square, Porthcressa Bank and the Promenade and the redevelopment of the shelter and public toilets.
• Phase 1 tendered to project management, architectural, M&E and landscaping consultants and contractors appointed.
• Quantity surveyor being commissioned by seperate tender process but anticipated appointment mid-end August 2010.

Both Islands Tourism meetings and Green Tourism Business Scheme on going.

Development of bid for delivery of the Isles of Scilly Interpretation Strategy.

Porthcressa regeneration phase1 has been tendered for project management, architectural, landscaping and M&E consultants to take the designs to RIBA Stage D and submit full planning. This process and the subsequent build stage will improve the area and will encourage visitors to come to this area of St Mary's.

Continuing work on the Specific Agricultural Project for the Isles of Scilly.

Local produce markets continue

The Isles of Scilly has been granted £2.25 million of RDPE funds for its Local Action Group. The Local Development Strategy submitted in the first quarter of 2009 has been approved and a Local Action Programme Manager was appointed July 2009.

LAG Projects have begun to be delivered on the islands

Local Action meetings to discuss Local Action Groups which will include a member for marine and fisheries. The Council of the Isles of Scilly continues to investigate the potential for wave and/or tidal energy with renewable energy companies.

Continuing support from the Economic Development section of the Council for Local businesses (both start up and existing).

The arts and crafts sector saw the development of 4 new workspaces at the end of November 07

Investigation through the Local Action process for the potential for rural business diversification.

The Council has been working with representatives from Business Link to develop a programme of work that will provide the islands with access to its business support and development packages. Role out of these packages is likely to occur towards the end of the calendar year (2009).

The Council hosted a business support meeting in March 2010 with all of the business support providers attending. Over 25 local businesses attended the event and a programme of repeat visits by some of the providers has been organised with individual businesses. The event was such a success that all the providers have pledged support for a return to the islands for similar event on the 16th September 2010.

Work continues on the delivery of the new school build. The programme is running in line with its timescale. The Project Manager has been appointed and a framework has been agreed. Site and requirements have been identified and have become part of a Supplementary Planning Document. Planning application anticipated by the end of September 2009. Construction work on the school commenced in the first quarter of the 2010/11 financial year.

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. Further consultation has taken place during the final quarter of 2008 to focus the concepts brought forward by the inception report. The master plan is nearing completion and will be brough to both the meeting of the Full Council and the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee in October 2009 for finalisation and signing off. Master plan now accepted as Supplementary Planning Guidance by the Council's Planning and Development Committee. Porthcressa Phase 1 has been tendered for design to RIBA stage D and full planning applications and will see the delivery of a register office, new library, accomodation, workspace, public realm works, landscaping and a public shelter and toilets.

Interpretation strategy developed and includes concepts for a "Scilly Centre" which could provide new social infrastructure to both residents and visitors. The centre would likely host exhibits outlining Scilly's natural, human and maritime history as well as celebrating those characteristics that make up the islands culture.

ESF being co-ordinated for the islands by Isles of Scilly life long learning centre.

Delivery is via "The Progressive Isles" project, which started at the end of June 2008.

Continuing meetings of the Route Partnership as well as on-going funding bid and tendering of the Stage 3 of the project. Funding bid for Convergence developed but submission withdrawn following the refusal of LBC by Cornwall Council's Strategic Planning Committee. Revised bid for funding submitted to the RDA for Convergence Funding following Cornwall Council's meeting to be "minded" to approve listed building consent on Penzance Quay. Project now awaits a decision on planning issues from GOSW and GOWM (who are responsible for Listed Building Applications) and funding from DfT both of which have been delayed/affected by the change in UK Government.

Sustainable Transport Strategy Project Brief developed. The Council has begun the tendering process through the SWRDA construction consultants framework panel with responses expected by the end of August. Appointment of the successful contractor will likely be decided early in September with a Project Initiation Document (PID) being delivered in early October. Consultants have visited the islands and have experienced first hand the problems associated with transport on the islands. A early draft issues document is anticipated shortly. The Sustainable Transport Strategy has been to the Council's Planning and Develoment Committee on the 20th July 2010 and will shortly begin a six week public consultation after minor revisions are made. Final strategy anticipated in October 2010

Energy Strategy Published 5/12/07.

Energy Days Event held 5/12/07

Contractors 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.

Work continues on a project to deliver renewable energy to the islands.