Our significant investments in new infrastructure at Scalloway Fish Market, Toft Pier and addressing the constraints affecting Cullivoe Harbour, will provide essential onshore facilities for fishing and aquaculture, meeting user needs and promoting further economic activity around our coastline.
At end March 2023, the council had received funds totalling £5.548m from the net revenue generated by Scottish Crown Estate assets, relating to the years 2017-18 through to 2020-21. The purpose of this funding allocation is to ensure that coastal communities benefit from the net revenue generated by the Scottish Crown Estate marine assets out to 12 nautical miles following the recent devolution of the management of the assets.
Two years ago, the council approved the Coastal Communities Fund to support the community and economic development of coastal communities by investing in infrastructure, community capacity building, and developing community assets and encouraging inclusive growth.
Overall, a total commitment of £2.778m has been made by the council through the Coastal Communities Fund, supporting projects in all areas of Shetland, including the Scrapstore in Nesting, improvements to the Aith Public Hall, development of sea viewing facilities at Sumburgh Head and the Shared Lives Project taken forward by Shetland Community Connections.
The Crown Estate revenues have been used to fund other projects outside of the Coastal Communities Fund, including £1,144,363 directly to the Tall Ships 2023 (which relates to the statement ‘we will support the delivery of the Tall Ships 2023 bid and support the development of small-scale events and festivals to celebrate, increase participation and build pride in Shetland’s heritage), £100,000 for fisheries and aquaculture research, and £500,000 to address cost of living impacts across Shetland.