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A working group, consisting of colleagues from Marine Scotland, Orkney Islands Council and the Highland Council, has received an award in the \u2018Partnership\u2019 category of the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning (SAQP<\/em><\/a>)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The award recognised the work of the group, in developing the pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan, and was presented to the team by Kevin Stewart, Minister for Local Government and Housing, at a ceremony on 8 November.<\/p>\n

The Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning<\/em> is one of the Government\u2019s most prestigious events. It celebrates achievements in planning, right from the detail of processing through to the bigger picture of creating places which will become the legacy of our professionalism.<\/p>\n

When stating the reasons for awarding the project this accolade the judges said they \u201c<\/em>Welcomed this initiative as it illustrated dedication to the local landscape and the significance of water within the Highlands and Islands\u201d. They praised the \u201cbrave new approach\u201d for which there was a \u201csolid partnership with Marine Scotland\u201d.<\/p>\n

The working group is delighted to have won this award for what has been a rewarding and successful venture. Following the award Tracy McCollin from Marine Scotland said \u201cthe group would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the commitment and input of the local people in this area. Their valuable range of expertise and knowledge has been a vital asset during the process of delivering this pilot Plan\u201d.<\/p>\n

Further Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning (SAQP<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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