News Archive
5/11/2020
Bank Rate Maintained At 0.1% - November 2020
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. In that context, its challenge at present is to respond to the economic and financial impact of the Covid pandemic.5/11/2020
A cautionary look at what the new earnings data can tell us about the impact of the pandemic
An article from the Fraser of Allender Institute. The Covid pandemic has had a huge impact on our working lives.
5/11/2020
Chancellor Statement To The House - Furlough Extension
Statement, as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, on 5 November 2020. Mr Speaker, On Monday, the Prime Minister set out the action we need to take between now and the start of December to control the spread of coronavirus.
4/11/2020
Council takes delivery of new snow ploughs to treat winter roads across the Highlands
The Highland Council has invested in 10 new winter gritting vehicles to replace some of the ageing fleet, which are ready to be deployed as soon as they are needed. The new vehicles, which have been dispatched across the Highlands, complement the Council's existing winter fleet that includes 99 gritters, 42 footpath tractors, 2 snowblowers with over 200 staff ready to provide winter maintenance services.
4/11/2020
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Breeding Cattle - Sale 4 November 2020
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (November, 4th) sold 433 adult head of breeding cattle. Heifer with heifer calf (10) sold to £3,000 gross for a British Blue cross with a September born Limousin cross calf from the major reduction of the commercial herd from Muirton Mains, Urray.4/11/2020
Committee welcomes extra Town Centre funding
The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee have welcomed the extra funding made available from The Scottish Government to boost town centres and confirmed that the decision on how this will be spent will be taken at a local level by area committee members. The Council has been allocated an additional £1,066,000 ring-fenced to stimulate local construction activity and support employment across Highland.4/11/2020
Learning Through Lockdown highlights impact of Youth work
High Life Highland youth projects have been highlighted as part of a YouthLink Scotland report that recognises the impact of youth work during the summer. Examples of Highland activities are included in the report, one of which was supporting young people in Dingwall through the Activity Agreements programme, for those aged 16 and 17 who aren't in school, work or training.4/11/2020
Five year Draft Strategic Housing Plan approved
The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee has approved a draft Strategic Housing Plan for 2021-2026 that sets out The Council's key housing investment priorities and demonstrates how they will be delivered for development across Highland. The Plan, which will be submitted to the Scottish Government for their approval, also identifies the resources required to deliver new homes and outlines the partnership approach with housing associations and developers to achieve the Council’s commitment to providing more quality affordable housing across the Highlands.4/11/2020
Importance of Biodiversity highlighted as Duty Report is approved by Committee
The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee members have approved a report which highlights the actions taken by the Council to further the conservation of biodiversity. The Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 requires public bodies in Scotland to produce a publicly available report every three years.4/11/2020
Supporting those who receive and provide social care
New measures and £112 million investment will support sector over winter. A plan outlining steps to prepare and support Scotland's social care sector through the winter has been published.4/11/2020
Helping Women Return To Work - New measures targeting workplace inequality
New measures targeting workplace inequality. Further steps to tackle inequalities in the workplace and help women return to work following a career break have been announced by Fair Work Minister Jamie Hepburn.4/11/2020
Committee discusses Opportunity Cromarty Firth project
A report presented to The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure today (Wednesday 4 November) gave members an update on work on the Opportunity Cromarty Firth project. Although no decision is sought on the merits or otherwise of the Freeport by the Council at this point, Chair of the Committee, Cllr Trish Robertson welcomed the chance to discuss the proposals.4/11/2020
Stewart Warns Of Perfect Storm For Football Clubs In Scotland
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, stepped up the pressure on the Scottish Government today to support football clubs through the "perfect storm" brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak. The MSP asked the Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing, Joe Fitzpatrick, what advice, guidance and financial assistance is being provided to professional football clubs during the COVID-19 pandemic.4/11/2020
UK Space Agency Wins Global Award For Sustainable Development
Don't Yawn about another UK space programme story. It's much bigger than you think so read the last paragraph if nothing else.3/11/2020
Applications To Open Early For Scottish Child Payment
Parents on qualifying benefits encouraged to apply now. The new Scottish Child Payment - which is unique to Scotland - is to open early for applications from Monday 9 November.3/11/2020
Council encourages staff to be aware of stress and its potential impact at work
Highland Council is encouraging its workforce to be aware of stress during working life and its potential impact as part of National Stress Awareness Day, which takes place on Wednesday, 4 November 2020. A key focus for National Stress Awareness Day this year is to tackle the anxiety and emotional pressure which many may be feeling as a result of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, ranging from concern for family and close friends to financial worries.3/11/2020
Tackling Anti-social Fireworks Use - Firework Review Report
Review group calls for tighter control on fireworks. An expert group that includes police, fire and animal welfare representatives has called for the introduction of no fireworks zones and tighter restrictions on the purchase and use of fireworks.
3/11/2020
UK Government Consults On Use Of Fertilisers To Clean Up Our Air
Consultation launched on how to cut ammonia emissions from the use of solid urea fertilisers to better protect human health and the environment. The government has launched a consultation today (3 November) seeking views on reducing ammonia emissions from solid urea fertilisers used for growing plants and crops.
3/11/2020
Climate Change Space Project Awarded To Airbus UK
Airbus has been awarded a new landmark climate change space contract. Airbus has been awarded a contract to prepare a mission to collect the most accurate measurements of energy coming into the Earth from the Sun, and light reflected off Earth's surface, to help understand changes in balance (global warming) and mankind's impact on the planet.
3/11/2020
