News Archive
22/7/2015
Leader expresses concerns at SPP plans to outsource work
The Leader of The Highland Council has written to the SPP to express concerns at the announcement of their intention to outsource work to India with the loss of 11 jobs to the Highland area. Cllr Davidson said: "This is a time when many in the public and private sector are trying to grow employment and the economy in the region and it is disappointing to see a respected organisation, with a close relationship to the public sector, reducing its local workforce and outsourcing employment elsewhere." She added, " I quite understand the changing nature of the press industry and the need to meet budgets, however, outsourcing jobs can never be a good solution for the economy of the Highlands.21/7/2015
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 21 July 2015
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (July, 21st) sold 54 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (32) averaged 212.5p (+0.7p) and sold to 234p per kg and £1,487.20 gross.19/7/2015
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Week Commencing 13th July 2015 Energy & Business Services Good to catch up this week with Louise Smith of Caithness Renewables, and to hear the welcome news that the project she has been working on with Caithness Voluntary Group and Transition Black Isle has taken a big step forward. ACTION Highland Highway has been awarded £35,000 from CNSRP partner Scottish Government's Local Energy Challenge Fund in order to help establish a network of electric vehicle charging points, using an innovative link with Denchi Power, who supply batteries for use by the Ministry of Defence.16/7/2015
AREVA Awarded A Contract for Nuclear Site Decommissioning
The contract applies to twelve sites throughout the UK managed by the decommissioning company Magnox Ltd as well as the nuclear site at Dounreay in Caithness, Scotland, Radioactive Waste Management Limited's site in Harwell and the Low-Level Waste Repository in West Cumbria. A number of segments make up the contrac.15/7/2015
Property for Over 50s to rent in Wick
Caberfeidh Court. Caberfeidh Court is situated in a quiet residential area in Wellington Avenue in Wick and is available for people aged 50 or over.
15/7/2015
Appointments confirmed for the Advisory Group of Wave Energy Scotland
A series of key appointments have been made to Wave Energy Scotland (WES) as the new research and development organisation sets up an Advisory Group. WES received over fifty applications from interested parties keen to be involved in the group.15/7/2015
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 15 July 2015
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (July, 15th) sold 1,527 store cattle and 3 adult head of breeding cattle at their 12th anniversary show and sale. The Judge, Mr W.14/7/2015
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 14 July 2015
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (July, 14th) sold 37 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (22) averaged 211.8p (+2.4p) and sold to 226p per kg and £1,477.50 gross.14/7/2015
Councillor's resignation prompts Aird and Loch Ness Ward by-election
Following the resignation of Councillor Drew Hendry (SNP), a by-election will be held to elect a Member for The Highland Council's Ward 13: Aird and Loch Ness. Ward 13 is a four-member ward.13/7/2015
Beware of hoax lottery scam warns Highland Council Trading Standards
A letter sent to residents across HighlandighlandHihepifn[AT]WK ALKJ;A Llaclj;cnx claiming they have won a 'postcode lottery' is a scam. Several people have reported the scam to Highland Council Trading Standards, many others will have realised it's a hoax and thrown the letter away but some may be more vulnerable and find themselves being tricked.
13/7/2015
Thurso and Wick Traffic Management top of the agenda for Ward Forums
Two Ward Forums are being held in Thurso and Wick on 22nd July and 29th July to discuss the traffic management in both towns and its environs. Members of the public will be able to have their say on how they see the management of vehicles in both towns over the coming years.13/7/2015
Limekiln wind farm in Caithness refused consent
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has refused to give consent for a 24-turbine wind farm near Reay in Caithness. Mr Ewing said he agreed with the outcome of a public local inquiry into the Infinergy's proposal.13/7/2015
Ewing describes wind power decision as ‘anti-business'
Energy Minster Fergus Ewing has criticised the recent UK Government decision to end the Renewables Obligation early as ‘anti-business' following a summit with the industry. The summit, held in Glasgow and attended by over 200 representatives from the across the sector, was an opportunity for the Scottish Government to meet and listen to the industry about the impact of the UK Government decision that will affect many businesses in Scotland.13/7/2015
Renewable energy goes to town
Urban projects among 23 to receive half million community renewables funding package. Communities from inner city Glasgow to western Harris are set to benefit from £500,000 in funding for demonstrator projects designed to encourage the use and local ownership of renewable energy.10/7/2015
Advantages of using a letting agent!
Are you aware that there's more to being a landlord than collecting the rent?. You need to be on top of the current property legislation, have all your certificates in place and make sure that they are in date, be on call for any problems your tenants encounter, and find new tenants to make sure your property continues to earn you money!.
10/7/2015
Budget July 2015 - Bigger Briefing
UK Government Summer Budget - July 2015 Benefits and Welfare 1. Background 1.1 The Chancellor has announced further changes to the benefits and welfare system as part of the summer budget.10/7/2015
Veterinary Disease Surveillance Consultation Closes Today
Today, Friday 10 July 2015, is the final day for submitting feedback to SRUC's consultation on the future of veterinary disease surveillance in Scotland. The consultation was launched at the start of June to gather views on proposals for potential changes involving the Inverness and Ayr Disease Surveillance Centres (DSCs).8/7/2015
Highland Council considers UK budget statement
The Highland Council is considering the impact of the UK budget statement by the Chancellor George Osborne on 8 July 2015 in which he announced further cuts to the benefits and welfare system. Leader of The Highland Council, Councillor Margaret Davidson said: "We are currently considering the impact of the budget statement on Highland.8/7/2015
July 2015 Budget In Brief
The state of the economy. Economy grew by 3% in 2014.7/7/2015
