News Archive
4/12/2014
Invite for Businesses Interested In Tourism in Caithness and Sutherland
For all those interested in developing the tourism opportunities in Caithness and Sutherland we invite you to celebrate the launch of Venture North with an evening of entertainment and networking. Where: Mackays Hotel, Wick When: 7pm Thursday 4th December 2014 Find out how far Venture North has come since it's inception in 2013 and how you can join our co-operative to help us pave the way for for tourism in Caithness and Sutherland.
4/12/2014
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 4 December 2014
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (December, 4th) sold 1,507 store sheep. Lambs (941) averaged £52.54 and sold to £83 gross for Beltex crosses from Lower Geanies, Fearn.4/12/2014
Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places in Highland
CHANGES to a number of Polling Districts and Polling Places in the Highlands were agreed today at the meeting of the Community Safety, Public Engagement and Equalities Committee. The Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places in Highland commenced in November 2013, in line with duties under the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013.4/12/2014
An end to Poll Tax debts
Proposal to end collections on February 1. A proposal to end the collection of Poll Tax debts from February 1 next year is contained within the Community Charge Debt (Scotland) Bill, which is published today.4/12/2014
Superfast subsea links ready to revolutionise way of life on Scottish Islands
Minister hails completion of ‘most complex ever' underwater engineering feat. Digital Scotland is celebrating the completion of a once-in-a-generation subsea telecoms project which brings faster fibre broadband another step closer for many of Scotland’s most remote communities.4/12/2014
Funding boost for Scotland's fishing industry
Fisheries Secretary confirms support for research. Four fisheries projects that aim to improve our understanding of inshore fish stocks and reduce unwanted catches will receive almost £160,000 in funding.4/12/2014
DFM statement on stamp duty
DFM: UK Government takes lead from first tax system designed by Scottish Government. Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary John Swinney has responded to the Chancellor's announcement on stamp duty saying, ‘imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.’ The Scottish Government had already pledged to reform the UK Stamp Duty Land Tax and replace it with a Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, coming into force in April 2015.4/12/2014
£3 million for Highland homes
Rural communities will receive help to own their own homes. People in rural communities will receive help to get onto the property ladder through a £3 million boost to the Rural Rent to Buy Scheme.4/12/2014
The December Issue of Energy North is Available Online now
To read the latest issue of 'Energy North' go to tinyurl.com/np5p7d4.4/12/2014
Help to tackle debt
One-stop portal for money advice services launched. A new Financial Health Service offering a one-stop-shop for money advice services has been launched by Business Minister Fergus Ewing.3/12/2014
Improvement Notice issued to Dounreay
The Office of the Nuclear Regulator (ONR) has served Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) with an Improvement Notice as a result of a fire at the sodium tank farm of the Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) in October 2014. The fire took place early hours of the morning on 7 October 2014 and has been widely publicised to local stakeholders by DSRL.
3/12/2014
Living Wage to be paid to all Parliamentary workers
All contractor staff working at the Scottish Parliament will be guaranteed a Living Wage, Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick announced today. All directly employed Parliamentary staff are already paid at a level above the Living Wage rate and today's announcement extends the Living Wage guarantee to their colleagues who are employed through contractors.3/12/2014
Improving transparency of land ownership
Future of Land Reform in Scotland. Making sure people know who owns land in Scotland is a key issue of a land reform consultation launched today.3/12/2014
£1 million for business tourism
Cash boost to Conference Bid Fund. Tourism Minister Fergus Ewing has announced a £1 million investment from the Scottish Government to help attract major international conferences to Scotland.3/12/2014
Commitment to raising attainment for all
Education Secretary pledge as £1.5m awarded through Access to Education fund. Schools across Scotland have secured funds totalling £1.5 million to help reduce barriers to learning experienced by pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.3/12/2014
Hundreds more affordable homes planned
Millions to be invested through innovative charitable bond model. The Scottish Government is investing £25 million next year in charitable bonds that could lead to up to 450 affordable homes being built, Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil confirmed today.2/12/2014
Update on Radon works to Council properties
The Highland Council has been taking action to reduce radon in nine properties which include five schools. Testing earlier in the year showed all properties had radon above the statutory Action Level of 400 Bq/m³.2/12/2014
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 2 December 2014
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (December, 2nd) sold 45 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (25) averaged 214.3p (-15.9p) and sold to 231p per kg and £1,512.30 gross.2/12/2014
Opportunity to join the Board of High Life Highland
Two opportunities have arisen for people with an interest in community learning and leisure services in Highland communities to become involved as Directors of the Board of High Life Highland to deliver these services on behalf of The Highland Council. High Life Highland (HLH) is a charity registered in Scotland and a company, limited by guarantee, wholly owned by The Highland Council.2/12/2014
