Other Public Services News

Disappointment as Many More Speeders Caught

Northern Constabulary and Tayside Police disappointed in speeding numbers in recent A9 campaign Officers from Northern Constabulary and Tayside Police have expressed concerns today following final figures from the ten-day A9 enforcement campaign from Perth to Inverness being released.   The campaign, which ended on 25th August 2012, involved partners from VOSA, Northern and Tayside Camera Partnerships as well as officers from both Forces and aimed to reduce the number of collisions and the number of casualties within the busy month of August.  

Police in Thurso Assist Youths Trapped On Cliffs

Police in Caithness and Sutherland are advising members of the public to be aware of the changing weather and tides in the area following the rescue of two youths.   On the 31 August 2012 Police in Thurso and the Coastguard were alerted by a member of the public of two youths who were stranded on a cliff at Victoria Walk due to sudden incoming tides.  

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Chair Apponted

Pat Watters will be the first Chair of the new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Community Safety Minister Roseanna Cunningham announced today.   Mr Watters will work closely with Chief Officer Alasdair Hay to lead and shape the new service.  

Electric Cars Help Reduce Carbon Footprint In The Highlands

Public agencies in the Highlands are leading the way in reducing carbon emissions from travel by using electric cars and vans for business use.   In addition, the electric vehicles are expected to generate significant savings in both running costs when compared to hiring a regular car.  

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Alasdair Hay will be the first Chief Officer of the new single Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.   The post will be one of the top fire jobs in the UK and one of the most demanding and high-profile roles in civic Scotland.  

All Change At Caberfeidh Court

Cairn Housing Association is pleased to announce that it's all change at Caberfeidh Court, Wick.   After a fundamental review of the services offered at Caberfeidh Court it has been decided that the housing court at Wellington Avenue in Wick is to be redesignated as Retirement Housing.  

Appeal for witnesses - road traffic collision - Caithness

Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses following a reported road traffic collision about 1:45am on Sunday 22 July 2012.  This was at A882, Haster, Caithness, two cars collided and one of the cars left the location without stopping or reporting the matter to Police.  

Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership Update

Enabling Activities: Enabling those who are currently out of work to find employment, helping school students to identify paths towards employment and supporting those seeking transition opportunities within the current workforce were the three drivers for a meeting I convened this week with colleagues from North Highland College, Skills Development Scotland, Caithness Chamber of Commerce and Highland Council's Employability team.  The discussion was to progress plans for an event that promotes access to skills opportunities in new and emerging sectors with relevance to the area.  

Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration - Update

This is a short message to update you on activities relating to the Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership.   Update 9th July 2012 Tourism: Natural Retreats, the operators of the new development at John O'Groats, confirmed in this week's local press the good news that the high-quality self-catering lodges at its site should be completed by early August, with already encouraging levels of interest.  

Dounreay Closure Costs Down By One Billion Pounds

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority says significant acceleration in the clean-up and shutdown of Dounreay will bring real value to the taxpayer who funds the work.   Its chief executive John Clarke, writing in the organisation's annual report published today, says the award of the site closure contract earlier this year was a milestone in the NDA's mission to clean up the UK's nuclear legacy and bring down the cost.