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Short-term Lets

Consultation responses back regulation.   A consultation on short-term lets found wide support for regulation, according to independent analysis published today.  

Agricultural Support Outlined - £80million To Be Distributed

Active farmers and crofters will benefit from the first instalment of convergence funding that the Scottish Government has long campaigned for.   The initial £80 million will be distributed to support active farming, with a focus on those who farm in our marginal uplands, hill farms and island areas.  

Homicide In Scotland, 2018-19

Scotland's Chief Statistician today published Homicide in Scotland, 2018-19.  The publication provides information on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2018-19.  

Highland Council kicks off council house Rent Consultation across the region

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 requires social landlords to consult tenants and take account of their views when making decisions about proposed rent increases.   The Highland Council Tenant Participation team are starting a month long trip around Highland communities talking to tenants about what their rent money is spent on and consulting on the rent they will pay in 2020 / 2021.  

New Ferry Mv Alfred Set For First Crossing Of Pentland Firth

Pentland Ferries' new £14-million vessel, mv Alfred is almost ready to make its first trip from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay on Friday, 1st November 2019.   The new ferry arrived on 9th October 2019 after completing its journey from the shipbuilders in Vietnam for the final fittings to be carried at Kirkwall after quick call at St Margarets Hope where local children had a chance to get a glimpse of it.  

Decommissioning In Japan - Learning From Dounreay

As part of the nuclear sector deal, to foster ever-stronger links between the British and Japanese nuclear industry, Councillor Struan Mackie who represents Thurso and North West Caithness on Highland Council (Deputy-Chair of the Dounreay Stakeholder Group) undertook a five day Japanese visit to discuss the impact of nuclear decommissioning on local communities with stakeholders in Tsuruga City, Fukui prefecture.   The whistle-stop visit included two days in Tsuruga on , the home of the Japanese Atomic Energy Agencies fast reactor ‘Monju', is generally regarded to be a ‘partner plant' to Dounreay's PFR in Caithness.  

Bill Curran Aimed To Stand As An MP In Caithness, Sutherland And Easter Ross But He Has Been Axed

.Update Daily Record 26 October 2019 Scottish Labour has removed one of their candidates after an internal party probe into comments he made on anti-semitism.   Bill Curran wrote that he stood with controversial MP Chris Williamson, who was suspended after claiming Labour had been "too apologetic" over the row about anti-Jewish sentiment in the party.  

Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - RAM Sale 25 October 2019

DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (October, 25th) sold 663 rams at its annual show and sale of North County Hill Cheviots, generously sponsored by Robertson Crop Services & D.  R.  

Planning Successful Crofting Succession

Crofters planning for the often daunting and complex process of passing their business on to the next generation are being offered the chance to register for a bespoke webinar.   Crofters face unique challenges whether that be crofting law, remote markets or generally smaller business sizes.  

Be aware! Council Tax scammers still targeting Highland

The Highland Council has once again been alerted to a Council Tax scam where scammers are now writing to customers and claiming that the resident is due a council tax refund or can have their Council Tax band reassessed upon payment of £150.   Council Tax bands are determined by the Assessor and Electoral Registration Officer who is independent from the Highland Council.