Physical Resources
Colleges are often substantial land and property owners in their own right. Classes in this section cover information at a strategic level relating to the college’s management of its physical resources. Information that provides specific details of the College’s future plans to alter its estate (e.g. proposals to purchase additional property) may be exempt from disclosure where such disclosure would damage the college’s commercial interests. In some instances information will be exempt from disclosure where it is information that, if released, may substantially prejudice the commercial interests of any person or organisation, endanger the physical or mental health or the safety of an individual, substantially prejudice the effective conduct of public affairs, or constitute an actionable breach of confidence.
| Class Name | Class Description | Examples/Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Description of estate | Overview of the College's estate |
Lews Castle College comprises 3 main properties: the main campus at Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, and Centres at Lionacleit, Benbecula and at Castlebay on the Isle of Barra. For further details please contact Mr Iain Macmillan – Tel 01851 770225 or e-mail iain.macmillan@lews.uhi.ac.uk |
| Estate development plans | Plans for major changes to the estate | For information on these plans please contact Mr Iain Macmillan, Director of Finance & Corporate Services. |
| External funding | Plans for use of major external capital and other sources of external funding | The College has utilised funding from ERDF, Western Isles Enterprise, the Scottish Executive and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to assist in the building of its Centres at Benbecula and Barra. Substantial funding from the Millennium Commission, in addition to the above funders, enabled a major building and refurbishment project to be completed in 2000 at the Stornoway campus. |
| Buildings under construction | Summary information about buildings under construction | N/A |
| Maintenance | Maintenance arrangements and policies for buildings and grounds | Information on long-term/programmed maintenance arrangements and schedules may be obtained from Mr Iain Macmillan. |
| Estates indicators | Performance indicators on major estates functions | As above |
| Environmental policies | The College's environmental policies, practices and overview of their impact |
For information on the following environmental areas please contact Mr Iain Macmillan, Director of Finance & Corporate Services: Energy consumption. Recycling policies and arrangements. Transport policies and arrangements. Information which is required to be published under environmental legislation |
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