News Archive
6/3/2018
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 6 March 2018
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March 6th) sold 11 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (2) averaged 219.0p (+2.6p) and sold to 220.0p and £1,276.00 gross.6/3/2018
Partnership for Procurement - Supplying to the Public Sector
A Partnership for Procurement event was held in Inverness today (Thursday 6 March) to raise awareness and the capability of the third sector to successfully bid, supply and deliver services for the public sector. Partnership for Procurement (P4P) is a new initiative funded through the Scottish Government's 10 Year Social Enterprise Strategy; supporting social enterprises and third sector organisations to better access public contracts and build partnerships.5/3/2018
Northern Alliance data demonstrates Highland Schools ‘closing the attainment gap'
Across the Northern Alliance local authorities an exciting project has been rolled out to raise attainment in literacy, language and communication. The programme is being delivered in around 50% of primary schools across the Northern Alliance and is aimed at supporting practitioners to take a developmental approach to supporting early literacy development.5/3/2018
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Monday 5 March 2018
There is still a yellow weather warning in place until tomorrow for snow and ice across areas of the Highlands Maps of the Council's gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time. It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.5/3/2018
Highland Council's proposed capital programme seeks affordable solution to school needs across the Highlands
The Council's proposed capital programme includes a significant investment of £346m over the next 5 years. This could amount to as much as £481m gross depending on assumptions for grant and funding.5/3/2018
Highland Council calls on retail property owners to inspect glazed canopies
Following incidents in Inverness retails parks where glazed walkway panels have failed, Highland Council is recommending as a precaution that all building owners with glazed canopy type arrangements check that they have adequate inspection and maintenance arrangements in place. Such maintenance checks should ensure that the glazing, including the method of fixing and support, has been properly maintained in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.5/3/2018
Knoydart Landslide Repairs Progressing Well
Following the landslip on the Knoydart Peninsula last Autumn work is progressing well and every effort is being made to get the affected section of single tracked road open to traffic for the Easter weekend. Following the failure immediate steps were taken to re-establish pedestrian and quad bike access, and this has been maintained throughout the works.4/3/2018
Bellwin Scheme triggered
Ministers will consider financial assistance for local councils under the Bellwin Scheme following recent heavy snowfalls. Scottish Borders Council requested the scheme was triggered and it is now open for applications from all councils severely impacted by recent weather events, or those at risk from flooding as the snow melts.2/3/2018
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Friday 2 March 2018
Conditions across the Highland region vary considerably and you are advised to consider the forecast, Police advice and local conditions before travelling. If travelling, make sure you are prepared for delays and difficult conditions.2/3/2018
Ross and Cromarty roads update 11.46am Today
The A835 Ullapool- Ledmore Junction remains closed, An additional 6 inches on the route this morning with further snow showers forecast, drifting snow and high winds hampering treatment of route. Additional workforce has been brought in to the area helping the local squad who are attempting to push back the closure to Strathcanaird to allow access to Rhue, Blughasary and Strathcanaird.2/3/2018
Know Your Rights On Zero Hours Contracts
More and more people are taking work on Zero Hours arrangements but how many know their rights under such an arrangement. Generally paid at minimum wage rates with working hours agreed between the employer and employee.
1/3/2018
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Thursday 1 March 2018
The Amber warning affecting part of Highland, previously until 1800hrs today, has been extended until 1000hrs Friday 2nd March. This is on the basis of the current and predicted ground conditions, with air temperatures remaining below freezing and strong winds leading to drifting.1/3/2018
Six candidates to contest Lochaber by-election
Six candidates are standing for election to fill a vacancy for the Caol and Mallaig Ward of The Highland Council. The by-election is being held following the sad death of Councillor Billy MacLachlan who was one of three Councillors representing Ward 11.1/3/2018
Highland Council to generate income through solar energy
The Highland Council is to progress with plans to generate over £4 million profit and significantly reduce its carbon emissions by installing solar panels on its estate. The Council's Corporate Resources Committee yesterday (28 February 2018) approved a self-financing project using £2.3 million of capital to install 2.5 megawatts of solar panels on sites across the Council estate.28/2/2018
Modern Apprenticeship Programme ‘creates, empowers and serves' in Highland
A Modern Apprenticeship Programme currently providing employment and training for almost 50 young people in The Highland Council has been welcomed by Members of the Council's Corporate Resources Committee for creating opportunities, empowering young people and serving Highland communities. Cllr Alister Mackinnon, Chair of the Corporate Resources Committee said: "Excellent progress has been made since the introduction of the Modern Apprenticeship Programme in August last year.28/2/2018
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 28 February 2018
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (February, 28th) sold 385 store cattle and 2 adult head of breeding cattle. Bullocks (209) averaged 236.9p and sold to 313.7p per kg for a pair of 255kg Simmental crosses from Refouble, Glenferness and £1,310 gross for a pair of 698kg Aberdeen Angus crosses from Raitcastle Farm, Nairn.28/2/2018
Council's Benefits Service commended for outstanding performance
People in the Highlands claiming Housing Benefit are receiving the best service provided by any local authority in Scotland. This accolade for Highland Council will be presented to the Council's Corporate Resources Committee on 28 February 2018 in a report highlighting the leading performance achieved for housing benefit recipients across the Highlands.28/2/2018
Highland Council Poised To Slash Capital Spending
Highland council have issued notice of a special council meeting on Wednesday, 7 March 2018. The short agenda is now available on the Council's website and can seen at - https://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/3943/highland_council The meeting will be Webcast and you can watch live at - http://www.highland.public-i.tv/core There is a strong possibility that some capital projects maybe delayed or scaled back due to the need to service the borrowing from the Revenue Budget which is now under sever strain due to lack of funding..28/2/2018
Highland recognised for Earth Hour support
Ahead of WWF's annual Earth Hour on Saturday 24 March 2018, The Highland Council is again celebrating after being awarded WWF Scotland's Earth Hour Local Authority Runner-up Award for its contribution to the success of Earth Hour in 2017. Some of the Highland's best known landmarks, including Inverness Castle, Spey Bridge, Ruthven Barracks and Eilean Donan Castle, joined the likes of the Eiffel Tower and Sydney Opera House in switching off for an hour last March.28/2/2018
