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Billy Neilson
Elected Commissioner
Contact number: 07766 313869
Register of Interests:
Gifts & Hospitality: None
Remuneration: Commissioner, Crofting Commission. Self employed W F Neilson (Agricultural Advisory)
Related Undertakings: None
Contracts: None
House, Land & Buildings: 27 Cruachan Cottages, Taynuilt (private dwelling). Croft 2 Bonawe, Taynuilt
Shares & Securities: None
Non-financial Interests: Member of NFU Scotland & Scottish Crofting Federation; Ordinary member of Scottish National Party (donations consist of membership of £80 per annum and financial contributions - £500 paid from 2014 to 2020); Serve on Technical and Advisory Committee (TAC) for Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
Election Expenses: £529.96
Initial Statement Made: 4 May 2017
Last Amended:20/02/2020
Billy Neilson
Covid -19
The majority of our staff continue to work from home but we do now have some staff who are able to access our office, although the numbers are restricted due to social distancing measures. We will continue to give priority to applications that relate to statutory deadlines, or which concern a Crofting Register forms to notify the Commission that an event has taken place.
Approved Applications:
If you are a crofter who has had an application approved by the Commission within the last 3 monthsPlease read this important information regarding effecting Commission regulatory decisions.
Site visits are still not possible until the government eases the current restrictions on movement. Similarly, no hearings will take place until public meetings (with appropriate social distancing) can take place.
Where possible you should continue to contact us by email info@crofting.gov.scot as although our reception line is operational it is not possible to transfer calls to staff who are working from home. However, staff will respond to any enquiries to our reception line by email.
November 2020.
