Report: Socio-Economic Impact of Dounreay Decommissioning

For statistics fans, HIE have released a survey of the economy in Caithness & North Sutherland (mainly Caithness) based on the effects of  the Dounreay redevelopment.

"The study - "The Socio-economic Impacts of Dounreay Decommissioning" - was commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL) from Grangeston Economics as a follow-up to a previous study from 2006. It examined economic data as well as surveying Dounreay workers, contractors and local supply-chain companies...."

Link to HIE Website and Report Download

Sutherland Development Plan

 
The Sutherland Development & Action Plan was officially launched last night at the AGM of the Sutherland Partnership

Guest Speaker was John Thurso MP who put the Plan into  context with the economic threats and opportunities both locally and further afield.  Like the Plan itself the message was distinctly upbeat but not complacent.  Although the economic situation is outwardly grim, there are local strengths, initiatives and enterprises which have the potential to provide major opportunities for Sutherland businesses and communities.

You can obtain a copy of the plan from William Sutherland at the Sutherland Partnership or by using the download (1.7Mb) link here.