News Archive
18/6/2019
Population Challenges - Ministerial Group To Address Concerns
A Ministerial task group will consider Scotland's future population challenges and develop new solutions to address demographic and population change. Against a backdrop of a record fall in the birth rate, Scotland’s population is ageing with a shift in population from the west to east and declining population in rural areas.17/6/2019
Businesses urged to sign up to Trades Services Framework events
People working in Highland trades businesses are being urged by The Highland Council to attend a supplier briefing roadshow event near them coming soon across the region if they wish to tender for future Council contracts. The Council has created a new Trades Services Framework for repair, maintenance and minor works to maintain and improve the Council estate and to help deliver the Council's property maintenance programme for domestic and non-domestic properties.17/6/2019
Registration Of EU Nationals Ahead Of Brexit Is Critically Important
Stuart McWilliams stresses the importance of registration for EU nationals ahead of Brexit. In recent months, I have spent a lot of time meeting with EU nationals concerned about their status once the UK leaves the EU.17/6/2019
Business Expenses For The Self Employed
HMRC has a range of videos on taxation. This one is part one of a series of four on Youtube..
17/6/2019
Is staff retention an issue in the public sector?
Commenting on today's article, Anna Bodey, senior analyst at the Office for National Statistics, said:"Most of the larger public sector occupations, including doctors, nurses & midwives and primary school teachers, have a one-year retention rate above the UK workforce average. One-year retention rates in the public sector were lower in 2016 to 2017 than they were in 2012 to 2013, with the biggest fall in rate for social workers and public sector care workers." Main points From 2016 to 2017, the UK workforce one-year retention rate was 83% and the public sector one-year retention rate was 84%.
17/6/2019
The Revolution Is Rural - Scotland's Rural College
SRUC's new films aim to ‘dispel myths and broaden horizons' Scotland’s Rural College is showing that it doesn’t "follow the herd" with a new set of films designed to "dispel myths, challenge stereotypes and broaden horizons". Drones in flight, golfers in full swing, and horses leaping over fences are among the stunning visuals featured in two new SRUC videos, unveiled today (Monday 17 June 2019).
17/6/2019
Study Environmental Management At SRUC
As a graduate of our Environmental Management courses, you'll be able to apply appropriate solutions to environmental problems, based on sound knowledge and understanding. Apply now at www.sruc.ac.uk/study.
17/6/2019
Find Your Path - Scotland's Rural College
SRUC's new films aim to ‘dispel myths and broaden horizons'. Scotland's Rural College is showing that it doesn’t "follow the herd" with a new set of films designed to "dispel myths, challenge stereotypes and broaden horizons".
17/6/2019
Study Countryside Management At SRUC
Countryside Management is about addressing the needs of the natural heritage and environment, and the people who work and play in it, to the advantage of all concerned. With a focus on both the practical and theoretical, you'll learn all the skills you need to deal with the current and future issues of countryside management and conservation.
14/6/2019
Soaring logistics companies' failures point to looming Brexit-fuelled recession
Soaring logistics companies' failures point to looming Brexit-fuelled recession, warns delivery expert. Logistics companies are a key bellwether of the UK economy.New Restaurant, Cafe and Chip Shop In Wick
Northern Sole Restaraunt, Cafe & Takeaway formerly known as Elizabeths moved to its new home at the old Cabrelli's Cafe next door to Camps in Wick. The owners are delighted to announce that they are officially open and would like to welcome new and old customers to the new business.
13/6/2019
September start for new High Life Highland Chief Executive
Steve Walsh OBE has been appointed as the Chief Executive designate for High Life Highland, it was announced today by Donald McLachlan, the Chair of the charity's Board. Mr Walsh will take up post in early September 2019, following the retirement of current Chief Executive, Ian Murray.
12/6/2019
New Face At Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership
In April 2019 Peter Faccenda took over the role of Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership manager. He takes over from Eann Sinclair who was appointment as Caithness and Sutherland area manager for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
12/6/2019
Pentland Housing Association Looking to Merge With A New Partner
Pentland Housing Association is delighted to confirm that it is looking to develop a constitutional partnership with another Housing Association. It is pursuing this option to ensure that there are more investment opportunities available for the Caithness area - investment in the existing stock as well as the opportunity to investigate new build opportunities in the area.12/6/2019
Enterprise Agencies Invest In Scotland's Future
Scotland's enterprise agencies have launched ambitious plans to help build a more economically vibrant country. Collectively, and as part of the broader skills and enterprise community, Scottish Enterprise (SE) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have set out how they will invest to support sustainable and inclusive growth in every part of Scotland.
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11/6/2019Reids Bakery tastes success in Scottish Baker of the Year 2019/20 Competition
Reids Bakery of Thurso did their customers proud at the weekend by taking home a top prize in the Scottish Baker of the Year 2019/20 competition. The bakery was awarded: Strawberry Tart - Regional Silver Brown Bread - Regional Gold Buttery - Special Silver.
11/6/2019
Highland Council Trading Standards warns consumers of new "authorised push payment scam" targeting bank customers
Highland Council Trading Standards have been made aware that cold call telephone scammers have recently changed tactics and are now targeting individual bank customers to gain access to bank accounts and clear bank accounts of cash. The so-called "authorised push payment scam" involves a fraudster impersonating a bank representative and phoning an unsuspecting potential victim by telephone.11/6/2019
NorthLink Ferries Cultivates Agricultural Show Presence
Visitors to some of Scotland's main agricultural shows this summer could win free travel to the Northern Isles on board Serco NorthLink Ferries. Anyone stopping by the company's stand at the Royal Highland Show, Caithness Show, Turriff Show or Isles Shows will be able to enter a prize draw for a trip on board its vessels.11/6/2019
Strengthening town centres in Caithness and Sutherland
The Highland Council is asking communities and other stakeholders for their thoughts and opinion on a draft strategy to improve the town centres of Brora, Dornoch, Golspie, Thurso and Wick. The draft Caithness and Sutherland Town Centre Strategy presents several potential actions for each of the town centres.11/6/2019
