News Archive
2/6/2017
SNP Unhappy After Succession Of Defeats At Highland Council
On Thursday 1st June 2017 the Council agreed plans to set up Policy Development Groups, who will meet behind closed doors and discuss strategy and major changes for the Highlands. Speaking in the chamber today, the Leader of the Opposition, SNP Cllr.
2/6/2017
New Committee structures agreed for Highland Council
The Highland Council has agreed a new strategic committee structure at its meeting on 1 June 2017. No top positions for Caithness on new committee structure.2/6/2017
Olivia Bell Scottish Labour's Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross GE candidate
"I see myself as the 'ordinary' candidate in this election; a grandmother with two grown up sons, a first-time candidate, married and living in the Highlands for 37 years. I currently work as a Parliamentary Assistant to Highlands and Islands Labour MSPs Rhoda Grant and David Stewart.
2/6/2017
Leader responds to SPA report on Inverness Control Room
Responding to a report to the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) Board, Leader of the Council, Margaret Davidson said: "I understand that the SPA is to receive an update on the plans to close the Inverness Control Room and establish a National Database Enquiry Unit (NDEU), with a decision being deferred until August. The Council's position has always been and remains that the Police Control Room should be retained in the Highlands.1/6/2017
Sun Shines On The Highlands' Beach Standards
Clean beaches celebrated ahead of bathing season. Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, has announced that 12 beaches from across the Highlands have been recognised for the high standards provided to users - from keeping sand litter free to providing excellent information and accessible amenities.
1/6/2017
HIE appoints new energy director
Economic and community development agency, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a new director of energy and low carbon. Audrey MacIver of Alness in Easter Ross starts in the post today (Thursday 1 June).
1/6/2017
Over 14,000 Households Signed Up To Brown Bin Service
To date over 14,000 households have made payment for their brown bin collections and it is anticipated this figure will rise as we near the deadline for applications. The Highland Council's new brown bin collection service is due to start on 3rd July 2017.1/6/2017
Utilities Registration - Beware Of Scams
Today we were called twice by people saying they were the Utilities Registration Service. Sounds official but it's not.1/6/2017
Insurance Premium Tax Increase Hits Your Pocket From Today
Hard-pressed households face a further squeeze on their family budgets when the latest increase in the government's Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) to 12% comes into effect on 1 June, only eight months after it rose to 10%. The tax is payable on most general insurance policies including home, motor, pet, private medical insurance, and cash plans taken out by individuals, as well as commercial insurance taken out by businesses.31/5/2017
Apply Now For Engineering And Construction Employability Essentials Summer Programme
North Highland College UHI are inviting applications for the Engineering and Construction Employability Essentials summer programme. The course is now in its fourth year and run in conjunction with Skills Development Scotland.
31/5/2017
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 30th May 2017
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (May, 30th) sold 4 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (2) averaged 221.0p (+3.8p) and sold to 222.0p per kg and £1,320.90 gross.30/5/2017
HIE reports on year-end results
Figures compiled by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) show that businesses and communities supported by the development agency achieved a strong performance in 2016/17 despite uncertain economic conditions. Investments by HIE during the year supported businesses and social enterprises across the region to create or retain 1,688 full time equivalent jobs in the region, 169 of these in fragile areas.
29/5/2017
Partnership agreement to deliver engineering skills
A new three-year partnership agreement between North Highland College UHI and Nigg Skills Academy has been signed to deliver engineering skills and qualifications to the Ross-Shire area at their academy in Nigg. Nigg Skills Academy works with employers and industry bodies to deliver engineering skills to meet today's industry demands, has established a memorandum of understanding with North Highland College UHI to continue to provide opportunities for those seeking careers within the engineering and energy industry.
29/5/2017
BSE Negligible Risk Status
Scotland has achieved the lowest risk level status available for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Notification of the risk classification upgrade to negligible risk status was confirmed by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) in Paris.28/5/2017
Cold Call Control Zones
Cold Call Control Zones is an initiative that tackles doorstep crime by encouraging residents to say "No" to unwanted doorstep traders. This is done through the introduction of street signs and double sided door stickers within a zone and the education of local residents in how to deal with a doorstep trader.
27/5/2017
UK Civil Servants Earning Below Average
A report published this week by the Institute for Government suggests that many UK civil servants are earning just below average earnings. The report sets out clearly the earnings in different departments.26/5/2017
Value of Scottish catch at record high
The value of fish landings is at a record high, having increased by 29% to £563 million in 2016, according to the latest statistics published by the Scottish Government. The increase was mainly driven by a 41% increase in the value of landings for pelagic fish like herring and mackerel.
25/5/2017
Be alert not alarmed
STATEMENT on behalf of the Highlands and Islands Local Resilience Partnership. Following the announcement by the Prime Minister of the UK Terror Threat level being increased from 'Severe' to 'Critical' on Tuesday 23 May 2017, the multi-agency members of the Highlands and Islands Local Resilience Partnership met on Wednesday 24 May 2017.24/5/2017
Clydesdale Bank Branch Closes In Thurso While Wick Branch Remains Open
The Thurso branch of Clydesdale Bank closed on Thursday 23 May 2017. This was one of 40 branch closures.
24/5/2017
