Advisory / Counseling Services News

Mutual exchange policy - Housing tenant consultation

Highland Housing partners are asking their tenants to have their say on proposed changes to the mutual exchange policy.   Mutual Exchanges help tenants to move by swapping their homes with other tenants.  

Spy Satellites Destined For Scottish Spaceports

The online news hound "The Ferret has published a story today that the space hubs being proposed for Sutherland and Shetland will be used to launch spy satellites.   The arms industry is preparing to use two spaceports planned for Scotland to launch military spy satellites, an investigation by The Ferret can reveal.  

HIE approves £3m support for tourism DMOs

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to invest £3m over the next three years in tourism destination management organisations (DMOs) as part of the agency's support for the sector's recovery.   DMOs are formalised membership organisations representing local tourism providers, with many involved in regional level partnership working.  

Hotel Support Programme Welcomed

Businesses that meet the criteria will be eligible for both grants and a holistic business review with bespoke support based on their individual needs.   Carroll Buxton, deputy chief executive of HIE, said: "Hotels are at the heart of our tourism sector, which is central to our regional economy and a vital source of rural employment.  

NORTH politician extolls the virtues of Highlands & Islands

Enterprise and seeks trade minister's agreement budget should be spared instead of cut A NORTH politician extolled the virtues of Highlands & Islands Enterprise today in Holyrood’s Debating Chamber - and said it was crucial its budget is spared from further cuts.   MSP David Stewart asked Scotland’s Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation Ivan McKee to recognise the "first-class work" being done by Lifescan and the Centre for Health Science in Inverness, and in particular the focus that is being made on diabetes research and development.  

NDA Calls For People To Have Their Say On Its Strategy

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has today published its fourth Draft Strategy and begun a 12-week public consultation.   The NDA regularly reviews its Strategy to ensure it has the right approach to decommissioning its 17 nuclear sites and benefits from the latest learning, best practice and can continue to deliver value for the taxpayer.  

Space Hub In Sutherland Wins Planning Approval

Ambitious plans to launch satellites into orbit from the north Highlands of Scotland have been approved by the area's local authority.   Ambitious plans to launch satellites into orbit from the north Highlands of Scotland have been approved by the area's local authority.  

Radioactive particles in the environment around Dounreay - Updates 17 August

The updates for 2020 include - 17 August 2020 Attachment updated - Sandside beach near Dounreay particle finds 17 April 2020 Attachments updated: Dounreay foreshore particle finds Sandside near Dounreay particle finds 18 March 2020 Dounreay Foreshore particle finds document updated.   7 February 2020 Attachment updates - Dounreay foreshore particles finds and Sandside beach near Dounreay particles finds.  

Save With Your Credit Union - Hi-Scot

Hi-Scot Credit Union is a membership organisation covered by the Financial Services Authority who guarantee savings in credit unions.   It makes sense to save with us Everyone benefits from regular saving, as it allows us to work towards our financial goals and gives peace-of-mind should an emergency arise.  

Highlands And Islands Business Survey Captures Pandemic Impacts

The Business Panel survey was commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and carried out in June.  This wave of the survey focused on impacts of and responses to the pandemic.