News Archive
27/6/2020
Go-ahead For Space Hub Sutherland Starts Countdown To Launch Of Orbex Prime From Scotland
The first orbital spaceflight from the United Kingdom has come a step closer following the Highland Council's decision to give the go-ahead for the Space Hub Sutherland spaceport. Orbex, the UK-based space launch company, has confirmed that Orbex Prime will be the first vertical launch vehicle to fly into orbit from the Space Hub, which will be constructed near Melness on the northern coast of Scotland.
26/6/2020
Dounreay Cash Reaches Groups In Need During Coronavirus Lockdown
More than 30 community groups received help from a fund supported by Dounreay and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority during the COVID-19 crisis. In March 2020, Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd anticipated an upsurge in demand from community organisations for small-scale financial assistance.
26/6/2020
Biggest Uk Corporate Failure As Property Giant Intu Collapses
Retail expert Dr Gordon Fletcher, of the University of Salford Business School, comments as shopping centre owner Intu falls into administration. Dr Fletcher said: "Intu's fall into administration will probably be remembered as the biggest corporate failure of the pandemic lockdown.
26/6/2020
Highland Businesses Urged To Apply For Support Before Covid-19 Grant Scheme Closes
Highland businesses who may be entitled to grant support to help them as they prepare to safely reopen are being encouraged to apply before new 10 July deadline. The COVID-19 business grant schemes, which was set up by the Scottish Government to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, have now paid out over £66,000,000 to almost 6500 Highland businesses.26/6/2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - flexible furloughing starts from 1 July
Update from HMRC. We wrote to you recently to help you prepare for changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
26/6/2020
Independent review panel members appointed for the NHS Highland Healing Process
The Healing Process, set up to support individuals who suffered bullying or harassment in the past while working for NHS Highland in Highland and Argyll and Bute, has announced the members of its independent review panel. Access to the independent review panel is one of the options available to those who seek help through the Healing Process.26/6/2020
Highland On-street parking enforcement returns today
Drivers are being advised by The Highland Council that parking enforcement staff will be returning to enforcement duties from Friday 26th June. Initially focusing on all On-Street restrictions.25/6/2020
Council Leader requests meeting on future of Wick Airport
The Leader of The Highland Council has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Michael Matheson MSP, raising her deepest concerns over Eastern Airways decision to withdraw their Wick - Aberdeen Service. The decision by Eastern Airways follows Loganair's earlier decision to withdraw its Wick-Edinburgh route, which now leaves Wick John O'Groats Airport with no commercial services operating.25/6/2020
Highland Council Special Meeting Today (Thursday 25 June 2020) - Worst Financial Position
Al councils now face serious budget issues due to the huge affects of the Corona virus. The meeting starts at 10.35am and can be viewed live or watched later at https://highland.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/458513 The full papers for the meeting can be read HERE Item 6 on the agenda - Annual Accounts 2019/20 and Revenue Budget 2020/21.25/6/2020
Learning During Lockdown II - the pupil's perspective
Highland Council has produced a new video which shines a spotlight on how children across the region have been able to continue learning during lockdown. Last month the Council produced a video 'Learning During Lockdown' to highlight how teachers were able to continue to deliver education despite the closure of school across the UK.
25/6/2020
Further Route Map Detail Announced - Dates For Re-opening
Indicative dates for Phase 2 and early Phase 3 measures announced to help planning. Provisional dates for the relaxation of travel restrictions, restarting of the hospitality industry and reopening of hairdressers are among further route map measures announced today (Wednesday 24, June) by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.25/6/2020
Visiting Care Homes
Phased reintroduction of family visiting and communal activities for residents. Care home residents will be able to receive visitors outside from 3 July, provided their home meets strict criteria, with infection control measures remaining in place.25/6/2020
Additional Funding For Councils in Scotland
£257.6 million to help tackle COVID-19 approved by Parliament. Almost £258 million of additional funding for vital local services, such as food provision for those in need, education and social care, has been approved by the Scottish Parliament.25/6/2020
New Tourism Taskforce
A new taskforce created to drive forward the recovery of Scotland's vital tourism sector is to meet for the first time. The Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce (STRT) is made up of more than 30 businesses with experience from across the industry.25/6/2020
National Partnership For Culture
A new group formed to deliver Scotland's culture strategy is to meet for the first time. The National Partnership for Culture (NPC) is made up of 14 experts from across Scotland's culture sector.24/6/2020
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 23 June 2020
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (June, 23rd) sold 18 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (7) averaged 214.6p and sold to 218.0p per kg and £1,400.30 gross.23/6/2020
Planning Application Lodged For New Innovation Centre On Inverness Campus
The proposed 2700m² facility is a joint project between Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the University of the Highlands and Islands. Designed by multi-disciplinary design firm Austin-Smith: Lord, it aims to build on the successes of the Centre for Health Science in the grounds of Raigmore Hospital.
23/6/2020
England - Plans To Ease Guidance For Over 2 Million Shielding
Millions of people shielding from coronavirus (COVID-19) in England will be advised they can spend more time outside their homes from Monday 6 July, the Health and Social Care Secretary has announced. Advisory guidance to be eased for 2.2 million clinically extremely vulnerable people across England, as virus infection rates continue to fall.23/6/2020
Brexit in England - Student Support For Universities In England
Eligibility rules for EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals, and their family members, who wish to commence courses in England in the Academic Year starting in August 2021 are changing. EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for home fee status, undergraduate, postgraduate and advanced learner financial support from Student Finance England for courses starting in academic year 2021/22.23/6/2020
