News Archive
11/6/2018
HIE Appoints New Head Of Innovation And Technology
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a new regional head of innovation and technology. Based in An Lòchran, Inverness, David Howie is responsible for a dynamic portfolio that includes all HIE activities on innovation, technology and advanced engineering.
7/6/2018
North Highland College UHI Open Day
Whether you're a school leaver looking to make the best of your qualifications; a job seeker looking for a new opportunity; a careerist looking for a change of direction, or maybe one of our work based qualifications is what you're after. Whatever it is, we have something for you.4/6/2018
New young people survey launched
A major new survey gets underway this week to track the changing attitudes and aspirations of young people in relation to the Highlands and Islands. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has commissioned the work.4/6/2018
Don't miss a trick - Scams Awareness Month 2018
Highland Council's Trading Standards team will be supporting national Scams Awareness Month during June. The national campaign is being organised by Citizens Advice and is about creating a network of confident, alert consumers who ‘don't miss a trick’ when it comes to scams.2/6/2018
Car Clubs Help The Highland Council Drive Ahead
The Highland Council, in partnership with Enterprise Car Club an E-Car Club, have recently launched car clubs at multiple Council offices throughout the region. The scheme's newest location, Fort William, is being launched on 4th June 2018 and will form part of a 6-month pilot.2/6/2018
High-Fi for Fort William - Free WiFi is rolled out across 14 Highland towns
FORT WILLIAM now has access to free WiFi in and around the centre of the town thanks to a project led by the Highland Council and funded by the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal. The free WiFi, called "High-Fi", is aimed at stimulating economic growth and will increase digital inclusion across the Highlands.1/6/2018
Caithness And North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Tourism: Interesting to note that Whitbread have this week confirmed an intention to submit planning application to build a Premier Inn in Thurso. The proposal is for ground near Thurso railway station, and the news has been given a cautious welcome, with some questions about effects on existing hotel businesses.1/6/2018
Highlands And Islands Entrepreneurs Get Back To School For Summer
An Entrepreneurial Academy is being rolled out across the Highlands and Islands to support the region's entrepreneurs accelerate their business growth. Originally launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in 2017, the Entrepreneurial Academy will now provide a series of one day, practice-based workshops across the region.
1/6/2018
Entrepreneurial Sales Workshop (Thurso)
The Entrepreneurial Sales workshop is part of the Entrepreneurial Academy workshop series being delivered across the Highlands and Islands region in 2018-20 This workshop gives you a structured six-point process to help understand the selling cycle from initial research to generate leads to post-sale management of the account. It provides you with practical tools and techniques to build rapport with potential customers, understand buyers' motivations, present the features and benefits of your product or service, handle objections and close the sale.31/5/2018
Fire Brigades Union Responds To Auditor General's Report On The Scottish Fire And Rescue Service
Reacting to the publication today (31 May 2018) of the Auditor General's report on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Denise Christie, regional secretary of the FBU in Scotland, said: "Many areas of this report are extremely concerning for firefighters and the communities of Scotland. The FBU are extremely proud of the work firefighters do but we have concerns about the management and funding of the service.
31/5/2018
Highland Success In Scottish Beach Awards
Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, has announced that 12 beaches in the Highlands have received Scottish Beach Awards in 2018, recognising the high standards provided to users - from keeping sand litter free to providing excellent information and accessible amenities. Signalling the start of the traditional Scottish bathing season on 1st June, the annual Scottish Beach Awards celebrate some of the best managed beaches in the country and act as a benchmark for local environmental quality on Scotland's coastline.
31/5/2018
Leader of the Highland Council responds to Islands Bill
Speaking after the passing of the Scottish Government's Islands (Scotland) Bill, Cllr Margaret Davidson, Leader of the Highland Council said: "I welcome the passing of this Bill which recognises the importance of our Island communities and considers the impact of legislation and policies on people who live there. "The Bill refers to a national islands plan which is aimed at improving outcomes for island communities and I really look forward to positive discussions with the Scottish Government about this plan.31/5/2018
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service takes 'cautious approach' to reform
Turning the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) into a more flexible, modern service has been steady but slow, says the Auditor General. Caroline Gardner's report says real progress has been made with integrating the eight former services into a single body.
30/5/2018
Expanding Early Learning and Childcare
The trial expansion of early learning and childcare in 6 centres in Highland was welcomed by Members of Highland Council's Care, Learning and Housing Committee today (30 May 2018). The aim of the expansion is to provide high quality, flexible early learning and childcare that is accessible and affordable for families.30/5/2018
Major Progress As Options For Longman Junction Go On Display
Everyone north of the Kessock Bridge will be thankful for improvements to this junction. So many of us have wasted time and burnt fuel waiting to get through it.
30/5/2018
Sustaining Education in Highland Communities
The work of Highland Council's Care and Learning Service to provide sustainable quality education in Highland communities was further endorsed today by members of the Council’s Care, Learning and Housing Committee. Members gave their approval to the reframing of the previous "Management in Schools Programme" to an updated and revised “Sustainable Education in Highlands” programme.30/5/2018
Communities To Shape Democracy
People to have their say on Scotland's public services. People across Scotland are being invited to join a conversation about community decision-making to help make public services more locally focused.30/5/2018
Non-domestic Rates Revaluation Appeals Statistics, Scotland 2017-18, Quarter 4
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland. Scotland's Chief Statistician today published the above statistics on the progress and results of revaluation appeals following the 2010 and 2017 Revaluations, as at 31 March 2018.30/5/2018
Measures To Improve NHS Performance
A package of measures, including £50 million extra funding, is to be made available to health boards this year to reduce long waits for treatment. Health Boards will receive an initial share of £25 million to target a number of specialities, including neurology, orthopaedics and diagnostics, to help deliver swift treatment.30/5/2018
