Highland partnership aims to ‘deliver quality affordable housing’ in region
A Highland partnership has announced its aim to “deliver high quality and affordable housing for residents” in a new ten-year strategy for the region.
The Highlands and Islands Regional Economic Partnership (HIREP)’s Regional Economic Strategy 2025-2035 presents a vision of a thriving, resilient and inclusive region in 2035.
Aligning with the goals of member organisations, the strategy aims to address the challenges affecting the region’s businesses and communities, including high cost of living, population and connectivity.
The goals outlined in the strategy are:
1: Increase the profile and understanding of the Highlands and Islands to support effective policy and unlock regional investment
2: Become a region which delivers high quality and affordable housing for residents
3: Enhance the region’s transport and digital infrastructure to become an exemplar of efficient rural connectivity
4: Build resilience and competitiveness through place-based opportunities and stimulating an active culture of entrepreneurship and innovation
5: Maximise the economic and community benefits from renewable energy investments and drive the region’s move to net zero and climate resilience/adaptation
6: Develop a coordinated response to skills and labour requirements across the region
Current chair of HIREP is Councillor Raymond Bremner, leader of the Highland Council. He said: “The Highlands and Islands is a region with tremendous potential. Realising that potential and building a vibrant economy and leading Scotland’s transition to net zero requires collaboration on a very broad scale.
“That’s what this strategy is all about. It’s a major step in our joint efforts to build a dynamic, connected, resilient and prosperous Highlands and Islands. I very much look forward to working with the HIREP partners to deliver the actions that will make a real and lasting difference.”
The full strategy is available on the HIREP website.
