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24/4/2019
Supply chain to play key role in decommissioning projects at Dounreay
Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) has opened the door to dozens of companies to play an active role in supporting the delivery of Scotland's largest decommissioning project. Construction of a size reduction facility, shaft and silo decommissioning and demolition of historic active laboratories are just some of the major projects expected to be delivered as part of a decommissioning services framework, potentially worth up to £400 million, which was announced on Tuesday 23rd April 2019.
24/4/2019
If You Need To Know What Contracts Go Out From Highland Council
If you are looking for council contracts in Highland a paper on the council web site shows values and dates of the contracts. Here is the link for you to check what contracts for every kind of service are given out by Highland Council then you can down load a Pdf at https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/16902/highland_council_current_contracts_register Find out more about council contracts and procurement at https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/1/business_and_trade/417/procurement.24/4/2019
The Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards: Call for Entries 2019
The Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards, now in their fifteenth year, will be held on Friday 15 November 2019 at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness. With some of the best natural produce in the world, the Awards showcase and celebrate excellence and achievement in the food and drink industry in the region.
23/4/2019
The High Street celebrates sales success - but online grows twice as fast
March's ONS retail figures reveal a 6.7% annual rise in High Street sales as the sun lured out shoppers - but 12.4% online growth put that in the shade cautions ParcelCompare High Street stores enjoyed a 6.7% rise in the volume of products sold this March compared to March last year, the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) Retail figures have revealed. But before High Street stores rest on their laurels, the home delivery expert ParcelCompare points out that was against terrible shopping weather as the Beast From the East snow storm dug in last March.23/4/2019
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 23 April 2019
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April, 23rd) sold 22 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (8) averaged 226.1p (+10.1p) and sold to 240.0p per kg and £1,408.35 gross.23/4/2019
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale Lochmaddy 22 April 2019
LOCHMADDY, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April, 22nd) sold 45 store cattle and 11 OTM cattle. Bullocks (28) averaged 204.7p and sold to 246.9p per kg for a 405kg Limousin cross from 9 Clachan Sands, Lochmaddy and £1,320 gross for an 815kg Charolais cross from 50 Balgarvca, Eochar.22/4/2019
Free Insulation - Worth Checking?
Insulation Kings are working in Thurso and surrounding areas , we offer Free Room In Roof insulation to Home owners who are off mains gas, have a room in roof (slopes coombes in upstairs room ) , fixed staircase leading to it then they will qualify. This work will save up to 25% on annual energy bills & add value to property! All work is regulated and company is fully insured.
21/4/2019
Scots Living Abroad Face Uncertainty Over Their Return
Scots who currently live in another EU country, but who hope to come back to live in Scotland one day, will find it much harder to bring family members with them when they return, if and when the UK leaves the EU. That is the prospect facing thousands of Scots as a consequence of the UK Government's proposals for UK citizens in the EU post Brexit, Scottish Government Minister for Europe, Migration and International Development Ben Macpherson said today.20/4/2019
Brexit Amplifies Business Slowdown In Scottish Economy
The latest SCC Quarterly Economic Indicator survey for Q1 of 2019 shows the health of the Scottish economy weakened considerably in the first quarter of this year. With the backdrop of an uncertain global economy and the cloud of Brexit hanging over the UK economy, key Scottish industrial sectors have experienced an investment slowdown as business costs and Brexit preparations take top priority.
19/4/2019
£1.4 billion invested in infrastructure
New schools, roads and healthcare facilities opened. Nineteen new school projects are amongst the £1.4 billion of new building projects completed in the last year, according to the latest update of the Scottish Government's infrastructure programme.
19/4/2019
Education Maintenance Allowances 2017-18
Scotland's Chief Statistician today published statistics on Education Maintenance Allowances (EMA) in the academic year 2017-18. EMA provides financial support for young people aged 16 to 19 years from low-income households to overcome financial barriers to participate in school or college courses, or in an activity agreement.19/4/2019
Funding to make homes more energy efficient
People across Scotland at risk of fuel poverty will benefit from further investment to make homes warmer and energy efficient with funding announced today. The Warmer Homes Scotland initiative has awarded a minimum of £38 million to managing agent Warmworks to continue to deliver the government's fuel poverty scheme over the next two years.
19/4/2019
Tackling Skills Shortages
A pilot project to reduce Scotland's skills gap by formally recognising and accrediting the skills and qualifications of people from overseas is being expanded. The initiative, which is being delivered by Glasgow Caledonian University, will support employers by helping migrants transfer training gained in other countries into UK-recognised qualifications across key sectors such as social care, construction, engineering, IT and hospitality.19/4/2019
Social Tenants In Scotland, 2017
Scotland's Chief Statistician has released Social Tenants in Scotland 2017, the third annual statistical compendium publication on social tenants and social rented housing in Scotland, covering topic areas such as stock, household characteristics, housing flows, and rents and income levels. The publication is based on an analysis of a range of existing data sources, and includes trend data for earlier years and comparisons with other housing tenures and with other parts of the UK where possible.
19/4/2019
Investment In Social Media Support
New steps to support young people's mental health. Steps to improve the mental health of young people, and directly target the impact of social media and body image on mental well-being, are to be supported through a new package of measures.19/4/2019
Extension Of Free Tuition For EU Students
EU citizens who study a Further or Higher education course in Scotland in the 2020/21 academic year will be charged the same tuition fees and will get the same fee support as Scottish students for the entirety of their courses. This will mean that the vast majority of EU students will be guaranteed free tuition.18/4/2019
Police and DVLA Swoop On Unlicensed Vehicles in Caithness
A multi-agency operation aimed at removing abandoned and untaxed vehicles from the roads of Caithness has led to 27 vehicles being clamped or seized. Police Scotland officers have worked with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and Highland Council Environmental Health officers during the three day operation running from Monday, April 15 until Wednesday, 17 April 2019.
18/4/2019
Wick Businesses Talk With Councillors About How To Improve The Town Centre
Wick Town Hall packed as businesses and councillors gather to discuss ambitious town centre regeneration vision. More than 50 retailers and business owners attend presentation and discussion session in Wick Town Hall, hosted by all four ward councillors.
TSB - The Bank Reductions Keep Coming - Thurso And Wick Reduced Opening Hours
MSP contacts TSB chief executive after closure and reduced hours released. MSP David Stewart has called for the UK Government to take action to stem the flow of bank closures and the pattern of reduced banking hours following the announcement that the TSB is to close a Moray branch and cut hours at other branches across the Highlands.
18/4/2019
From the Fraser Commentary - Scotland's domestic policy agenda
From the Fraser of Allender Blog. One consequence of the Brexit debate is that it has left little room for discussions of the emerging structural challenges and opportunities our economy is facing.Search Our Site
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