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Coronavirus Covid-19: Daily Data For Scotland - 15 May 2021

413 new cases of COVID-19 reported 27,866 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 1.6% of these were positive.   0 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.  

University forges new links with Icelandic community

The University of the Highlands and Islands has embarked on a new initiative to promote closer connections between communities in the Highlands and Islands and Iceland.  The university has signed an agreement with representatives from Múlaþing, a municipality in east Iceland.  

Lifting The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone

Poultry keepers advised to remain vigilant as heightened biosecurity measures lifted The Chief Veterinary Officers from Scotland, England and and Wales are advising poultry keepers to remain vigilant as the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) is due to be lifted from midday tomorrow (Saturday 15 May).   These additional biosecurity measures, which were introduced across Great Britain in November 2020, have been vital in protecting flocks across the country from the disease which is circulating in wild birds.  

Pay Rise For NHS Workers

Increase of 4% to be implemented.   An NHS pay deal which offers an average increase of 4% will be immediately implemented after the majority of NHS unions voted to accept the biggest pay uplift since devolution.  

Coronavirus Covid-19: Daily Data For Scotland - 13 May 2021

270 new cases of COVID-19 reported.   25,093 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 1.2% of these were positive.  

Council calls for a share for Highland in renewable energy profits

Members at today's full meeting of Highland Council agreed a motion from the Leader and Chair of Corporate Resources, which would call for a fairer share of income derived from the development of the region’s natural resources to establish a Highland Renewable Fund.   In the motion Highland Council Leader, Cllr Margaret Davidson, highlighted that at a time when private energy companies are making huge profits from the abundance of natural resources of wind and water in the Highlands the region’s roads were suffering.  

Partnership set to inspire new talent across the Highlands

Scottish Squash and High Life Highland are delighted to announce a new partnership which aims to drive participation in squash across the Highlands.   The region has a rich history of nurturing and developing world class squash players - including current professionals Alan Clyne and Greg Lobban.  

Cma Warns Package Travel Firms Over Refunds Ahead Of Summer Trips

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned package holiday companies to respect the refund rights of holidaymakers ahead of the summer period.   TUI UK formally commits to giving clearer information about refunds upfront following CMA action the CMA sets out its view on consumers' rights when the Foreign Office advises against travel The CMA has warned package holiday companies to respect the refund rights of holidaymakers ahead of the summer period.  

Anja Johnston From Thurso Becomes The 13th Highland Youth Convenor

Anja Johnston from Thurso will take up the role of Highland Youth Convener early in May 2021 This full-time role is a bursary position that will run for 12 months.   The 24-year-old, has previously worked as an Assistant Youth Worker, delivering the YOJO digital youth project with High Life Highland.  

National Mòd Asks Highland Council For A Further £80,000 To Run The Inverness Mòd 2021

At the Highland Council Gaelic committee to beheld on 18th May 2021 the committee will be asked to agree that the National Mòd for Inverness in 2021 should be given a further £80,000.   The council has an agreement to pay £40,000 annually that aids the Mod to come to Highland every three years.