Other Services News

Energy Storage Unit Planned For Forss

Forss Energy Storage Ltd propose to develop land to the west of the Forss Business & Energy Park as an energy storage facility.   This will comprise of around 50 structures which would comprise of either battery units (see the example image above), substations or ancillary buildings.  

Opportunity For limited company, social enterprise, or charity trading for up to five years

Ready to take your business to the next level.   Caithness Chamber of Commerce is highlighting an opportunity for grants and loans.  

Wick RNLI Lifeboat Launched To Assist Round Britain Rower

Wick RNLI lifeboat the Roy Barker II was launched at 7:15pm on Sunday 14 April to go to the assistance of a round Britain rower.   The rower had successfully passaged through the Pentland Firth and was making his way down the east coast towards Freswick when there was a change of wind direction which made getting around the headland against both wind and tide very difficult.  

Futureskills Apprenticeship Grant Scheme Announcement

The Caithness Business Fund is celebrating a substantial investment boost of £100,000 from Focus North partners NRS Dounreay and the NDA to support the launch of FutureSkills.   The apprenticeship grant scheme is designed to tackle skills shortages and drive investment in new opportunities for both businesses and young people in the North Highlands.  

Wick River Campsite - A Great Success For Wick Development Trust

From Caithness Voluntary Group Facebook page about a great success for the volunteer run Wick Development Trust.   I thought I should do a post based on the recent post shared about the new facilities block at Wick River Campsite.  

Wick Development Trust - Wick Riverside Biodiversity Improvements Success - £6,319

Five local organisations to benefit from the 2023/24 Highland Nature Restoration Fund as further approvals are announced.   Five organisations have been awarded funding from the second round of the 2023/24 Highland Nature Restoration Fund.  

Caithness Voluntary Group Success With Loneliness Funding Award

Caithness Voluntary Group is one of 53 projects awarded a share of £3.2 million fund set up to tackle loneliness by Scottish Government.   Activities delivered by the organisations include community choirs, walking football, Men's Sheds and volunteering opportunities.  

Smart Meters Are A Smart Decision For Your Business This Winter

Firms of all sizes are currently confronted by a host of challenges, from soaring energy bills, labour shortages, spiralling inflation, and climbing interest rates.  As a business owner, you need to ensure that your doors stay open and that your business can thrive no matter what the season brings.   Did you know that a smart meter could help your business this winter and beyond? Smart meters are the next generation of gas and electricity meters currently being rolled out in homes and small businesses across Great Britain by energy suppliers.  

Dounreay Socio Economic Review 21 - 22

In April 2021, Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL) became a subsidiary company of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Group.  The Cavendish Dounreay Partnership ceased.  

Pentland Tenants Vote Yes For Transfer To Cairn

Tenants of Pentland Housing Association have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a transfer to Cairn Housing Association.   The transfer will deliver £6.3 million of investment in tenants' homes and the local community, alongside a locked in five-year affordable rent guarantee and continued local services delivered by a new combined team based in Thurso.