Community assets include land, the environment and infrastructure owned, managed or impacted on by the community. By encouraging community-based options for the use of these assets, we can increase the capacity of communities to undertake their own local development. Community finance enable local groups to improve infrastructure and services.

Our community land team provides financial assistance and technical advice for community-led land purchases or management initiatives. By taking a positive role in the development of the social, environmental and physical infrastructure of the Highlands and Islands - including transport, health and housing issues - we encourage an integrated approach to rural development.

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Community assets - scoping study 2003-2004 MCM Associates, in association with the Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations, were appointed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise in December 2003 to undertake a scoping study - for the asessment of the asset base of the community business sector in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Community land unit The aim of HIE's community land team is to increase the role of communities in the ownership and management of land and land assets, and the sustainable management of these resources for the benefit of the community.Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company HICEC's aim is for all communities across the Highlands and Islands to be able to generate and use renewable energy for their long term and collective benefit.Contact us How to contact us.