News Archive

Thousands face disability payments cut

Disabled support down by £310 million per annum.   More than 100,000 Scots are expected to lose some, or all, of their UK disability benefits by 2018, with individuals set to lose at least £1,120 per year, according to a new report by the Scottish Government.  

Thinking Of Joining The Police? - Candidate Briefing Sessions to be held

Police Scotland in the Highland and Islands will be running information sessions to assist people thinking of becoming a police officer or special constable with their applications.   The candidate briefing sessions are open to anyone who is interested in applying to become a police officer or special constable.  

Cnoc Morail wind farm public exhibition

wpd are holding a public exhibition in September for the proposed Cnoc Morail Wind Farm near Watten.   The exhibition will provide an opportunity for local people to share their views with the project team and provide feedback on the project.  

Council response to storm damage and roads update

Highland Council's Community Services continues to work with partners in SEPA, Met Office, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and local communities to address the impact of storm damage throughout the Highlands.   Leader of The Highland Council, Councillor Drew Hendry has hailed the multi-agency response to the weather, he said: "Highland Council and partners have acted swiftly to address the impact of the tail end of hurricane Bertha throughout our area, particularly in Kingussie and East Ross.  

NDA decommissioning supply chain event returns

The NDA estate's showcase event for suppliers is returning for a fourth year and is looking forward to welcoming even more visitors and exhibitors.   More than 1,000 delegates from across the country attended the 2013 event, including existing supply chain members and decommissioning newcomers.  

Driving away candidates? Advertising an intention to discriminate

Do you really need to be a man to be handy? Do the young have the monopoly on being dynamic? Is being Scottish a genuine occupational requirement of working as a nanny? Do you need a driving licence to be mobile and willing to travel? The Commission has recently considered a number of complaints regarding the wording of job advertisements which potentially advertise an intention to discriminate across the range of protected characteristics.  The most common complaint relates to posts where having a driving licence is advertised as an essential requirement, which may deter, and discriminate against, disabled applicants.  

Scotland has limited lender of last resort options in an informal currency union

If an independent Scotland chooses an informal currency union (called ‘dollarization' or 'sterlingization') as Plan B, its financial institutions cannot be sure they will have access to emergency liquidity in the next financial crisis.  This is likely to have important consequences for Scotland's financial sector, and therefore its capacity to export financial services, its new balance of payments and general economic prosperity.  

Glasgow is focused on securing a lasting legacy from the best Commonwealth Games ever.

As the Games drew to a close yesterday, they were hailed as the greatest ever staged by Commonwealth officials, athletes and spectators.   But, although the last 11 days will live long in the memory; for Glasgow, the Games story doesn't end at the closing ceremony.  

Soil Muck & Money Event

Thursday, 11th September, Caithness.   A practical day looking at soil & grassland management and making best use of FYM & slurry; there will also be a seeder demonstration.  

Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update

Week Commencing 28 July 2014 Energy & Business services: It has been another good week for Wick Harbour.  Following the recent news that Wick Harbour Authority had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Moray Offshore Renewables Ltd, thus maintaining their position as a potential base for MORL's offshore wind operations, this week has seen Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd (BOWL) announce that Wick Harbour is the preferred location for its operations and maintenance base in support of its development off the Caithness coast.