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18/8/2016
Wick Joint Campus delay
The Highland Council has been made aware by its contractor Hub North Scotland (Wick) Ltd., of delays affecting the completion of the Wick Joint Campus which includes: • A new Wick High School; • East Caithness community facilities which will be managed and operated by High Life Highland (HLH); and • Newton Park Primary School replacing the former Pulteneytown and South Primary Schools. Regrettably it seems unlikely that the campus will be ready to open in October, as envisaged.18/8/2016
Culloden and Ardersier by-election timetable announced
The timetable for the election for the return of a councillor for the Culloden and Ardersier ward of The Highland Council has been announced today (Thursday 17 August) The by-election is being held following the sad death of Councillor John Ford. He was one of four Councillors representing Ward 18 which has an electorate of 9,137.18/8/2016
Leader requests overview of education capital projects
Leader of Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson, has asked the Chief Executive for an overview of the delivery of education capital projects, to see where further improvements can be made and any problems can be avoided. Cllr Davidson said: "During the past year we have learnt many lessons from previous projects and this has led to many improvements in project management and better reporting to elected members.18/8/2016
Options appraisal to look at future grass cutting service
Grass cutting in Skye and Lochalsh is to be brought in house from next year and the Council is to carry out an options appraisal to allow members to decide how future grass cutting will be carried out in the rest of the Highlands. Grass cutting and burial ground maintenance forms part of the Council's Amenity Services which also includes war memorial maintenance, management of public conveniences, play park maintenance and burial and cremation services.18/8/2016
UNISON Scotland's further education members to launch autumn strike campaign
UNISON members across 20 Scottish further education colleges voted overwhelmingly to strike in support of fair pay. The result of the ballot was announced today (Wednesday) and will cause disruption to 20 colleges when they resume courses at the end of the month.17/8/2016
MEET THE BUYER - JOINERY AND LOCKSMITH SERVICES
Thursday, 1st September 2016, Drop in between 1pm - 4.30pm Thurso Police Office, Olrig Street, Thurso, Caithness KW14 7JA Police Scotland are carrying out Preliminary Supplier Engagements, "Meet the Buyer" Events, across a few geographical areas in Scotland as part of their research into deciding the best way forward for their new upcoming tender for joinery and locksmith services in relation to boarding up premises in the Highlands and Islands. They would like to invite any suppliers that are interested in participating, to come along to the above venue for an informal drop in session.17/8/2016
Augmented Reality Is Coming to Inverness
Whether it's immersing your next customer in a digital tour, testing your design concepts before investing in production, or developing ways for patients to receive medical advice virtually, technology is opening up new opportunities for business. #hellodigital has teamed up with Scottish firm Soluis, which specialises in visualisation and 3D animation, to bring augmented and virtual reality technology to Inverness.17/8/2016
World's largest free business accelerator lands in the Highlands and Islands
The virtual entrepreneurial accelerator programme was be officially launched on 12th August 2016. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has teamed up with Entrepreneurial Spark, powered by Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), to deliver the pilot programme which is the first of its kind in the UK.17/8/2016
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 16th August 2016
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 16th) sold 20 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (5) averaged 215.0p (-0.5p) and sold to 220p per kg and £1,351.60 gross.17/8/2016
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 17 August 2016
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 17th) sold 237 store cattle and 18 adult head of breeding cattle. Bullocks (108) averaged 218.3p and sold to 272.7p per kg for a 220kg Limousin cross from 1 Ahmore, Lochmaddy, and £1,310 gross for a 595kg Limousin cross from Culbo Mains, Culbokie.17/8/2016
LifeScan Scotland plans £8.7m investment in Inverness
LifeScan Scotland is Scotland's largest life sciences company and part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies. It currently employs more than 1100 people in Inverness, developing and manufacturing products for the treatment of diabetes.17/8/2016
Free export advice as export hub visits Highlands
The Export Hub is a UK Government initiative backed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI). It is currently touring Scotland and will be in Sleat on Skye on Wednesday 31 August; Cairndow 29 August; Inverness 2 September; and Forres 5 September.17/8/2016
Call for funding guarantee to be extended
Rural Secretary asks for extension to cover £360 million of European money. Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy Fergus Ewing has called for the EU funding guarantee to be extended to cover the outstanding £360 million that is vital to the Rural Economy.17/8/2016
Electrofishing consultation
Views sought on electrofishing methods. A consultation on proposals to amend legislation so that specified forms of electrofishing would be permitted for catching razor clams has been launched today.17/8/2016
Audit Scotland broadband report shows ‘no surprises in the north', says Grant
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP and Scottish Labour's Rural Economy and Connectivity Spokesperson, Rhoda Grant, has said Audit Scotland's ‘Superfast broadband for Scotland’ progress update report published this week (18.08.16) highlights ‘no surprises in the north’. The report highlights that while the £146m Highlands and Islands contract and the £266 million Rest of Scotland contract are currently on track to provide access to 95% of premises by December 2017, the remainder of the roll-out will be more challenging.16/8/2016
Times Changed For Turbine Movements in Caithness
New times have been issued for the turbine movements. Wednesday 17/08 - x 3 components @ 1830 Thursday 18/08 - x 3 Components @ 1830 Friday 19/08 - x 3 components @1830 Saturday 20/08- x 3 components @ 1030 Sunday 21/08 – no escorts Monday 22/08 – x 3 components @1830 Tuesday 23/08 – x 3 components @1830 Wednesday 24/08 - x 3 components @1830 Thursday 25/08 - x 3 components @1830.
15/8/2016
Highlands welcomes more probationer teachers for 2016/17 session
One hundred and thirty probationer teachers were recently welcomed to the Highlands (on Friday 12 August), at an induction course held in the Highland Council Chamber. Councillor Drew Millar, chair of Education, Children and Adult Services said: "I am very pleased to see so many people keen to start a career in education.
14/8/2016
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership Update
Week commencing 8th August 2016 Energy and Business Services: Atlantis Resources Ltd has completed a deal with Belgian company DEME, who will be providing support (via its subsidiary Geosea) to the installation of the foundation structures for Phase 1a of the MeyGen project. DEME held an event in Caithness last November in association with CNSRP partner Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), at which DEME Group representatives outlined the company's experience and capabilities in offshore logistics.13/8/2016
Turbine Loads on Caithness Roads - Drivers note times for possible delays
The turbines for the Lochend Wind Farm currently located at Wick Harbour will begin to be moved on 15th August 2016. There will be possible long delays as the turbine parts make their way around the long route.
12/8/2016
Scotland's Changing Population
Demographic information about Scotland's population National Records of Scotland (NRS) today publishes ‘Scotland's Population 2015 - the Registrar General's Annual Review of Demographic Trends’. Tim Ellis, the Registrar General of Scotland, said: "The figures produced by National Records of Scotland paint a picture of our nation in 2015.
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