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Vision & Principles

Our Vision

  • A balanced population of all ages
  • Vibrant economic activity with a range of job oportunities on the three islands
  • Incresed population
  • A range of affordable housing options for all
  • Regular and affordable transport on and between the islands and with the mainland
  • Self sufficient in energy, resources, labour and services
  • Good communityfacilities, a thriving school, health, sports, post office, shops, hospitality etc
  • Good promotion of our islands products and services
  • Local care for the elderly and facilities for our youngsters
  • Maximise the benefits of tourism within the ecological limits of our islands

Our Principles

  • An enterprising Community
  • Build on our own capacity as a group and as a community
  • Working with and supporting local groups and projects
  • Encourage local ownership and control
  • Create a 'can do' attitude
  • Utilising, promoting and enhancing local skills and experience
  • Maintaining and enhancing the local built and natural environment
  • Involving the community at every opportunity
  • Keeping the '£' local
  • Green islands with eco living at the heart of everything we do
  • Open to encouraging partnership working at  every opportunity
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