A bribe to the community
It was deeply disappointing to read that the local environment in Yell will be damaged by this short-term speculative venture.
As usual, the promise of attractive-sounding community benefits is presented as a bribe to the community.
The £18.9 million quoted over the potential lifetime of 30 years works out at around £27 per capita per annum at present Shetland population levels.
Does the local community truly believe this is worth proceeding with?
Leslie Sinclair
Kirkwall
