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PE2054: Establish an independent review into the proposed Spaceport 1 development at Scolpaig Farm in North Uist

Petition Summary 

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to establish an independent review into the proposed Spaceport development on Scolpaig Farm focused on examining:

  • whether there is any conflict of interest for Western Isles Council (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) as the authority who approved the plans and are taking the project forward;

  • the process for purchasing the land on Scolpaig;

  • potential errors and omissions in the Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposal; and

  • the economic case for pursuing this project.

Petitioner: Colin G Anderson

Status: Closed

Date published: 09 October 2023

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Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee consideration


Committee Meetings

20 December 2023: The Committee agreed to close the petition under rule 15.7 of Standing Orders. 

Official Report of Meeting 20 December 2023


Written Submissions