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7/3/2019
Motion to Highland council on UK government proposals on immigration
Motion to Highland council from the leader of the council Margaret Davidson on 7th March 2019 "The Council expresses concern over the proposals set out in the UK Government's White Paper on immigration, particularly that there will be no regional variation and that the salary threshold for skilled workers will remain at £30,000. This will have a significant detrimental impact on the Highlands.
7/3/2019
Scots Struggle With Little To No Disposable Income
People living in Scotland have just £250.94 of disposable income each month, less than £10 a day, a study has found. The recent poll, commissioned by Salary Finance, found that after paying out for their rent and mortgage, utility bills, food and other living expenses, just a small amount of ‘spare' cash is left over for the lighter things in life.7/3/2019
A Connected Highland - Council Agrees 22 strategic improvement priorities
Council has agreed 22 strategic improvement priorities and a Highland Improving Performance Programme for the Council which aims to make the connections across services and communities and drive the improvement. The proposed strategic improvement priorities are identified from the Council's knowledge of where performance needs to improve and where the Council has already set ambition for improvement.
7/3/2019
Highland Council demonstrates improving performance
Overall the Council's key performance indicators (KPIs) for 2017-18 are performing well with 81% (22) either improving or being maintained. The principles that underpin the Council's values include that the Council will be fair, open and accountable.
7/3/2019
Lloyds Banking Group Announces Further £1m In Grants To Support Credit Unions
Lloyds Banking Group has announced additional funding to support the UK's credit union sector. The Group is awarding a further £1 million in grants to 23 credit unions through the Lloyds Credit Union Development Fund.
7/3/2019
Council Programme and Corporate Plan approved
The Council's Programme "Local Voices: Highland Choices" was approved at today's Council meeting 7th March 2019, along with a Corporate Plan which provides the measures and actions required to deliver and monitor the Programme. The Corporate Plan also underpins the priorities set out in the Council's budget strategy and change programme "A Sustainable Highland" which was approved by Council in February 2019.
7/3/2019
Highland Council preparations for EU exit
Paper discussed at Highland council today 7 March 2018. The debate will be available for viewing later at https://highland.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/374561 HIGHLAND COUNCIL Date: 7th March 2019 Report Title: Council preparations for EU exit Report By: The Chief Executive 1.7/3/2019
The Comunity Paradigm - Why Public Services Need Radical Change And How It Can Be Achieved
This item was mentioned by Chief Executive Donna Manson at the Highland council meeting today when she spoke on 3 papers on the agenda. With all the pressure facing councils it sets out new approaches that are already being used with more to come.
7/3/2019
Public Satisfaction With The NHS And Social Care In 2018
Public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2018: Results from the British Social Attitudes survey. Published today 7th March 2018 on the Kings Fund web site.
7/3/2019
Strategic Economic Case For A Rural University - Potential Additional £4.5billion
Rural enterprise university status could lead to a huge economic boost. In 2018, Scotland Rural College (SRUC) commissioned Biggar Economics to undertake a study on the economic case for creating an enterprise university for the rural sector and what this would mean for Scotland's economy.
7/3/2019
Brexit Webinar With Kevin Shakespeare
With a huge amount still unknown on what the coming weeks and months will hold, businesses are being urged to put a plan in place now to prepare for Brexit regardless of the uncertainty. You can help prepare your business by listening to our Brexit webinar that took place on Monday, February 25.6/3/2019
Air Discount Scheme Renewed And Extended To Sutherland
The Air Discount Scheme (ADS) which provides cheaper air travel for islands and north Highland residents has been extended. The scheme month has been renewed until 31 December 2020.
6/3/2019
High Life Highland Chief Executive Announces Retirement
High Life Highland's Chief Executive has announced that it is his intention to retire from the charity's top job in the summer. Ian Murray has been at the helm of one of the Highlands' largest charities since its inception in October 2011 when High Life Highland was created by The Highland Council to deliver and develop the local authority’s culture, learning, sport, leisure and health and wellbeing services.
6/3/2019
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 6 March 2019
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March, 6th) sold 392 store cattle 20 OTM cattle. Bullocks (202) averaged 215.2p and sold to 261.2p per kg for a pair of 335kg British Blue from Woodside, Muir of Tarradale and £1,300 gross for a 680kg Limousin cross from Raitcastle Farm, Nairn.
6/3/2019
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd -Sale 5 March 2019
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March, 5th) sold 18 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (7) averaged 201.3p (N/C) and sold to 212.0p per kg and £1,330.00 gross.
6/3/2019
Jamie Stone MP On Trains And Buses From The North
Jamie Stone Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Armed Forces) 3:23 pm, 5th March 2019 speaking in the Regional Transport Committee in London. Anyone who has recently used trains and buses can only agree with his statements and the letters he read out from the John O'Groat Journal.
6/3/2019
Dundee To Become First Living Wage City In UK
Employers have began planning to make Dundee the first "living wage city'' in the UK. The plan involves increasing payment of the voluntary living wage of £9 an hour, which is more than £1 an hour above the statutory adult rate of £7.83.5/3/2019
Wick John O'Groats Airport Will Be Involved In Strike Action
Prospect air traffic controllers in the Highlands and Islands to strike on 26th April 2019 over pay. Prospect air traffic controllers working for Highlands and Islands Airport Limited will be taking strike action on the 26th of April in relation to their 2018-19 pay offer.
5/3/2019
NorthLink Ferries to Star in STV Documentary
NorthLink Ferries is set to star in a new STV documentary on Friday (08 March 2019), providing viewers across the country with a unique insight into life on board the company's passenger services. Titled All Aboard and broadcast at 8pm, the 30 minute programme follows MV Hrossey as she travels between Aberdeen and Lerwick, offering a behind the scenes chance to see the many roles of crewmembers as well as a glimpse into island life and the stories of those making their way to and from the mainland.
5/3/2019
NorthLink Ferries celebrates apprentices with ministerial visit
Serco NorthLink Ferries has been commended by the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, Paul Wheelhouse, for developing young people from Shetland and Orkney and becoming the first and only ferry operator in Scotland to receive the highest Investors in People accreditation. As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2019, 11 apprentices with NorthLink Ferries met the Minister at NorthLink's Stromness office where they discussed the benefits of modern apprenticeships and the opportunities being presented to them by Serco, the operator of the lifeline ferry service.
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