Highland Social Value Charter

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Planning Consent Has Been Granted for the Bingally 400/132kv Substation – A Key Element of SSEN Transmission’s Proposed Upgrade of the Beauly to Denny Overhead Line.

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Today’s decision by Highland Council’s South Planning Applications Committee follows two years of development and extensive engagement with local communities and stakeholders on the project’s design. The new substation will connect into the existing Beauly to Denny line, which is proposed to be upgraded from 275kV to 400kV operation.  It will comprise a new outdoor […]

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SSEN Transmission and The Highland Council Strengthen Commitment to Accelerating Nature Restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain

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SSEN Transmission has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Highland Council, reinforcing a shared commitment to deliver long‑term environmental and social benefits across the region. The agreement marks another significant milestone for the two organisations, following SSEN Transmission becoming the first business to sign the Highland Social Value Charter (HSVC) at the

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Housing Strategy to Deliver Refurbished Properties in Wick

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The latest project to be announced as part of SSEN Transmission’s housing strategy is a partnership with The Highland Council in a major refurbishment initiative to bring long-term empty homes in Wick back into use.  In an industry first, SSEN Transmission published its strategy in autumn 2024 pledging to support the delivery of 1,000 homes across its north of Scotland transmission area to help alleviate the region’s

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SSEN Transmission first business to sign the Highland Social Value Charter

SSEN Transmission First Business to Sign the Highland Social Value Charter

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SSEN Transmission has become the first company to sign up to the Highland Social Value Charter (HSVC), marking a significant milestone in delivering long-term socio-economic benefits for communities across the Highlands. Sandy Mactaggart, Director of Offshore Delivery at SSEN Transmission, signed the document during a meeting at the council’s Inverness headquarters today (Tuesday). The Charter

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