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Scotland explores greater island devolution

Greater powers could soon be devolved to councils on Scottish islands under new proposals put forward by Holyrood.

By Thomas Bridge | 01 October 2015

Greater powers could soon be devolved to councils on Scottish islands under new proposals put forward by Holyrood.

The Scottish Government is now examining which further powers and functions could be passed to Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands and Western Isles councils to help them better serve local communities.

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