Following the Argyll & Bute Planning Committee Meeting on 23rd February, the decision was made by the Council to carry out a pre-determination hearing to decide the outcome of the Port Ellen Playing Fields Project Planning Permission.

The hearing will take place on Thursday the 24th of March, and SID expect a final decision on the planning application to be made on the day.

SID would like to thank everyone who has helped get to this stage – not just all Board and staff members past and present, but also all the members of the community who have given their time and support over the years.

A big thank you to the following organisations for supporting the project so far: The Scottish Government Regeneration Capital Grant Fund and Investing in Communities, The Glenmorangie Company, North Highland Initiative, Foundation Scotland (D&A MacDonald Fund), CARES, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Islay Energy Trust, Elixir Distillers, Visit Scotland (Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund), Inspiring Scotland (Rural Communities Ideas into Action), SUEZ Communities Trust and Argyll & Bute Council.