News Archive
5/3/2016
Caithness andNorth Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Week Commencing 29 February 2016 Energy Business Services: The Scottish Government's recently-announced Transition Training Fund was established to help address the current labour market issues caused by the decline in the price of oil, and its knock-on effects on the economy. The Fund is to be managed by CNSRP partner Skills Development Scotland, and it's been useful to talk through with local SDS colleagues some of the early opportunities to help individuals affected.4/3/2016
GIB and Equitix commit £10m to expansion of Wick district heating scheme
• UK Green Investment Bank and Equitix commit £10m to the acquisition and expansion of Wick renewable energy plant and district heating network. • The scheme will undergo a major upgrade with the aim of connecting it to 150 new customers.4/3/2016
Council Leader welcomes flexibility in use of Council Tax income from empty and second homes
The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Economy confirmed this week he has agreed to The Highland Council's request for flexibility in the use of Council Tax income from empty and second homes. Commenting on this agreement the Leader of The Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson said: This is very welcome news and I appreciate the positive response from the Deputy First Minister.4/3/2016
Highland MSP Seeks Reform Of DVLA Driving Assessments
Highlands and Islands (Labour) MSP and Scottish (Labour) Transport Spokesperson, David Stewart, has written to Lord Ahmad, the Under Secretary of State for Transport, over anomalies with drivers requiring to be re- assessed for driving after a medical condition meant their licences had to be suspended. I have been in dialogue with DVLA and the Driving Assessment Centre in Edinburgh over the lengthy waiting list for drivers re-sitting their test.3/3/2016
Kenneth Sutherland Is New President of Caithness Agricultural Society
Its Generation Game for Kenneth. The Caithness Agricultural Society has a new President with Kenneth Sutherland Jnr taking the reins for the society's 175th Anniversary show this year.
3/3/2016
Dingwall and Highland Marts - Sale 2 March 2016
DINGWALL, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (March, 2nd) sold 719 store cattle Bullocks (457) averaged 228.9p and sold to 310.3p per kg for a 290kg Limousin cross from Balvullich, Muir of Ord, and £1,300 gross for a 750kg Limousin cross from Cambusmore Estate, Dornoch. Heifers (254) averaged 219.8p and sold to 288.5p per kg for a pair of 260kg Limousin crosses from Refouble, Glenferness, and £1,260 gross for a pair of 550kg Simmental crosses from Bunchrew, Inverness.3/3/2016
Highland MSP Lodges Parliamentary Question In Relation To DVLA Assessment Centres
Highlands & Islands (including Moray) MSP and Scottish (Labour) Spokesperson for Transport, David Stewart, has championed the cause of drivers who have had their licences suspended because of medical reasons and who are having to wait up to seven months before being offered a re- test. David Stewart said " For the last couple of years now I have been working away on two constituent cases in particular in relation to this issue.2/3/2016
Scotlands £1bn forestry industry to be outlined to north audience
An audience of around 60 north forestry professionals will gather in Inverness this week to hear how the future is shaping up for the sector. Three speakers will provide updates on the economic value of forestry in Scotland; progress towards driving up health and safety standards in the industry; and local forestry priorities for the north.1/3/2016
Caithness - Start Your Own Business - Workshops
Workshops sponsored by businessgateway. Book your spot early.1/3/2016
Caithness and Sutherland proposed local development plan
Time is running out to have your say on the Caithness and Sutherland Proposed Local Development Plan (CaSPlan). The publication of the Proposed CaSPlan represents another major step forward in the preparation of a new planning framework for Caithness and Sutherland over the next 20 years and beyond.27/2/2016
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Week Commencing 22 February 2016 Energy & Business Services: Good to see in Gordon Calder's piece in today's John O' Groat Journal the upbeat views from Project Director David Taaffe on the likely jobs impact of the MeyGen tidal energy project. The news is also given a balanced and thoughtful welcome in the paper's Leader Column.20/2/2016
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Energy & Business Services: It was good to speak last week with Magnus Davidson of Thurso's Environmental Research Institute (ERI) about the transnational EU-funded project called REGINA. The project aims to reduce the vulnerability of small communities in remoter areas of the Nordic Arctic and Scotland which face the development - or closing down of - large-scale industries.20/2/2016
Forth Road Bridge fully reopens
HGVs to have 24hr access. The Forth Road Bridge is to fully reopen today Saturday 20 February at 11.00pm.20/2/2016
Highest level of employment on record
Unemployment level down five thousand over the quarter. More Scots are in work than ever before according to the latest labour market statistics released today.19/2/2016
Highland Council is set to achieve a balanced Budget
Highland Council is set to achieve a balanced Budget when Council meets on 25 February 2016 to agree proposals. The papers are published online at http://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings/committee/52/the_highland_council Leader of the Council, Councillor Margaret Davidson said: I am relieved to say that we have managed to deliver proposals for a balanced budget to be considered at Council next Thursday.17/2/2016
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 16 February 2016
DINGWALL, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (February, 16th) sold 32 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (17) averaged 190.8p (+1.7p) and sold to 208p per kg and £1,318.65 gross.17/2/2016
Employability Course 26th Feb - 22nd March
Employability Course 26th Feb - 22nd March - 10:00 - 15:00 at the Brora learning Centre, Brora.
13/2/2016
Business Support and Mentoring Programme
Through a project jointly funded by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL), Caithness Chamber of Commerce is offering business support and mentoring aimed at aspiring businesses in the Caithness & North Sutherland area. If you are considering setting up your own business (either full time or part time), then the Chamber is able to offer guidance and support in areas such as:· · Business planning and writing business plans · Employment responsibilities · Establishing and registering a business · Intellectual property / trademarks · Market research · Marketing and sales This project is open to those looking to start up as a new business or those who have started a business which is less than 6 months old.
13/2/2016
Highland Opportunity Ltd to wind up.
The Board of Highland Opportunity Ltd (HOL) has agreed to commence the wind up of HOL and its subsidiaries and to transfer some of its services to The Highland Council. Chair of Highland Opportunity Ltd.13/2/2016
