News Archive
5/10/2018
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 5 October 2018
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (October, 5th) sold 135 rams at its annual show and sale of Blackface rams, sponsored by Animal Health (Highland) Ltd. The overall champion was a ram lamb from Mr N.
5/10/2018
Highland Council submits plans for Archimedes screw hydroelectric scheme
The Highland Council has submitted a planning application for a low head hydroelectric development at the Torvean Weir on the River Ness at land 430m south west of Highland Rugby Club, on Bught Road, Inverness Using an Archimedes screw the hydroelectric scheme will have a generating capacity of up to 100kW and an average annual renewable energy output of approximately 600,000 kWh per annum. The renewable energy generated will return an income to the Council through the Feed in Tariff mechanism and be connected to the local Archive Centre and leisure centre.
5/10/2018
Highland tourist sites to benefit from a mix of investment funding
Six Highland projects, including two Highland Council projects, will receive £1,101,147 of funding from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund in addition to Council and LEADER funding for new facilities to help meet the needs of growing visitor numbers. Chair of The Highland Council's Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Allan Henderson welcomed the investment.5/10/2018
Redesign Of Caithness Health Services - More Opportunities To Find Out And Have Your Say
NHS Highland plans to hold drop-in sessions prior to public meetings about the health and social care service consultation proposals to be held in Wick and Thurso next month. There are two public meeting planned in November.4/10/2018
New Deal For NHS Boards
Longer term budget planning to protect patient care. A "new deal" for health boards will give them more flexibility to continue delivering quality care, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has said.4/10/2018
Over 75,000 Carers Receive New Payment
More than 75,000 carers have received the Carer's Allowance Supplement. Carers are getting an additional payment of £442 this financial year, in two payments of £221, equivalent of an extra £8.50 per week and an increase of 13% on the current Carer’s Allowance.4/10/2018
CAP Update
Payments worth more than £241 million will begin to arrive in farmers and crofters bank accounts in the coming days. Eligible farmers and crofters will receive up to 90% of their CAP Basic and Greening 2018 payment under the national loan scheme announced earlier this summer.3/10/2018
Two Caithness Takeaways Closed By Highland Council Environmental Health
Joint operation identifies poor standards of food safety and staff living accommodation. Highland Council Environmental Health Officers were required to take formal enforcement action regarding poor standards of food safety during a recent multi-agency operation led by Immigration Enforcement.3/10/2018
It's a Recycling Centre, not a dump!
Highland Council residents are being urged to remember to recycle when they visit Recycling Centres. Historically, the general public have viewed Recycling Centres as the ‘dump' or the ‘tip’, however times have changed and with the need to reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill and increase how much we all recycle, the Council would like encourage householders to take the time to separate their items before they go to a Recycling Centre.
3/10/2018
Chance to comment on Review of Highland Polling Districts and Places
The Highland Council is carrying out the formal review of its Polling Districts and Places. This review is required in terms of the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 as all polling districts and polling places should be reviewed at least every four years.
3/10/2018
Auditor General Reports On Financial Challenges NHS Boards Including Nhs Highland
The Auditor General has reported to the Scottish Parliament that NHS Highland and NHS Ayrshire and Arran face significant financial challenges, which are likely to continue in the years ahead. The reports note that these boards are unable to deliver services within budget, savings targets have not been met and it will be difficult to achieve financial sustainability in future.
3/10/2018
Visitor levy (Tourist Tax) consultation welcomed
The Scottish Government's announcement of a consultation on the introduction of a visitor levy ("tourist tax") has been welcomed by The Highland Council. Convener Bill Lobban recently gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee, where he emphasised the importance of tourism to the Highlands.3/10/2018
RBS A Whitewash Claims Rhoda Grant MSP
Highlands & Islands Regional MSP Rhoda Grant commenting on the RBS independent review on bank closures said " out of the 62 earmarked for closure by RBS only two have been reprieved. This highlights what we all knew and that was that they were merely getting a stay of execution.30/9/2018
Do You Want Help To Check Out How To Save On Your Energy Bills?
David Morrison of the Energy Saving Store can give you advice on changing or upgrading your heating systems as well as reporting to you on what government help is available to reduce your energy bills. Give him a call and he will put your home through an MOT to see whats needing done and how to pay for it.
29/9/2018
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 28 September 2018
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 28th) sold 6,496 store lambs. Lambs (6,496) averaged £45.05 and sold to £78 for a pen of Cheviots from Burnthill, Thrumster.29/9/2018
Digital-first Census For 2021
For the first time in 2021, people in Scotland will be encouraged to fill out their census questionnaire primarily online, with support and help available for those who need it. 'Plans for Scotland's Census 2021', published by National Records of Scotland, lays out proposals for how the census will be conducted and the questions it will ask.
29/9/2018
Drinking Water Quality In Scotland 2017 - Private Water Supplies
Private water supplies are those owned and managed by individuals rather than Scottish Water. Many of these supplies comply with drinking water standards but a significant number need to make further improvements, according to the latest report from Scotland's Drinking Water Quality Regulator (DWQR).29/9/2018
Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2017
Latest figures show that in 2017 Scottish-registered fishing vessels landed 466 thousand tonnes of sea fish and shellfish with a value of £560 million. This is a three per cent increase in tonnage and a one per cent decrease in the real value (adjusted for inflation) from 2016.27/9/2018
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 26 September 2018
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 26th) sold 760 store cattle and yearling calves at the show and sale of continental store cattle sponsored by Beedie Bros. Ltd., Haulage Contractors.27/9/2018
