News Archive
10/1/2014
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Week Commencing 6 Januatry 2014 Energy & Business Services: I met today (Friday) with representatives from Financial & Business Services teams in HIE and Scottish Development International to discuss opportunities to attract new business to this area. We have companies in the north providing excellent business process operations (eg Escape Technologies, Aon Hewitt, BT, the Dental Plan) and we discussed forthcoming plans to raise awareness of our area’s skills in national and international markets.9/1/2014
All councils can learn from Highland power project failure
A scheme to provide heat and power to homes in Wick has landed The Highland Council with a final bill of £11.5 million. Caithness Heat and Power was set up as an arm’s length company by the council in 2004 but ran into major problems and had to be taken back into council ownership four years later.
9/1/2014
Youths to be reported to the Reporter to the Children's Panel in connection with incidents in the Wick area
Following intensive inquiries three youths, aged 14, 14 and 15 years are to be reported to the Reporter to the Children's Panel following break-ins at the Highland Council yards at River Street, Wick and Albert Street, Wick and also JMS Express, Wick. The youths are also to be reported in relation to damage at Wick High School over the festive period.9/1/2014
Deadline approaches for public to submit comments on Dounreay planning framework
People have until 5pm next Thursday (16 January) to feedback their comments on The Highland Council’s draft updated Dounreay Planning Framework which lays out policy to deal with future land use and site restoration plans for at the former nuclear power research site at Dounreay, near Thurso in Caithness. The Highland Council approved the existing Dounreay Planning Framework in January 2006, as a land use development brief against which to regulate and control future decommissioning and restoration works proposed at the former nuclear power research site at Dounreay.9/1/2014
2000 new jobs in childcare
£3.5 million for training to grow workforce. A package of support to equip the childcare workforce to grow by around 2000 jobs and ensure high quality care of children has been announced today by the Finance Secretary John Swinney.8/1/2014
Up to £13 million for new nuclear technologies
As the nuclear renaissance gathers pace, the NDA has again joined with other public bodies to open up opportunities for UK businesses, offering a total of up to £13 million investment for new technologies covering new build, current operations and decommissioning. The collaboration between the UK innovation agency the Technology Strategy Board, the NDA and the Department of Energy and Climate Change is aimed at helping UK-based businesses take advantage of the opportunities arising following the recent agreement on Hinkley Point C, the first nuclear power station to be built in the UK for almost 20 years.8/1/2014
Education staff move from Rhind House, Wick
As part of ongoing administrative changes to Highland Council services in Wick, as of this week beginning Monday 6 January 2014, Education Service staff are no longer based within Rhind House, Wick. Any enquiries relating to Education Service matters should be directed to the Council Offices, Shared Business Support Team at Girnigoe Street, Wick phone 01349 886606.8/1/2014
Supply chain briefing on opportunities at Dounreay to be held
DSRL will be holding a supply chain briefing to give an update on future procurement opportunities at Dounreay. This event will be held on Wednesday February 12, 2014 in The Weigh Inn Hotel, Thurso, starting at 14:00 hours.7/1/2014
Scottish Government Court Cuts Could Push highlands And Islands Courts To The Brink
This stark warning has been issued by North Scottish Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant ahead of planned court closures across the region. Mrs Grant, who campaigned vigorously against the closures last year as part of the Scottish Labour Party's 'Keep Justice Local' campaign is concerned that as the court closures take hold, the increases in business will stretch court capacity to its limits.7/1/2014
New Caithness distillery just the tonic for 2014
The creation of the most northerly distillery on mainland Britain is moving forward as work is due to begin at Dunnet in Caithness. Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd are building a new micro gin distillery, using botanicals which will showcase and promote the heritage and provenance of Caithness and the Highlands.
7/1/2014
More Drink Drivers Caught In Last Week Of Campaign
Highland and Islands Police report an increase in drink drivers following the final week of national campaign. Police in the Highlands and Islands are reporting an increase in the number of people detected drink driving during the 2013 festive drink drive campaign compared to the 2012 campaign.7/1/2014
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 7 January 2014
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (January, 7th) sold 52 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (23) averaged 229.3p (-7.7p) and sold to 240p per kg and £1,650.00 gross.7/1/2014
Teacher Education Funding
£1 million to support teacher learning. Over £1 million has been made available to help teachers in Scotland move smoothly from lecture halls into the classroom.7/1/2014
Lambing advice to pregnant women
Advice to avoid close contact with animals giving birth. Pregnant women should avoid close contact with animals that are giving birth according to Chief Medical Officer Sir Harry Burns.5/1/2014
New Year message to farmers
Rural Affairs Secretary looks ahead to 2014. “2014 will be a truly momentous year for Scottish farming and our nation.5/1/2014
New year, new skills
Minister to host business events across Scotland. Minister for Learning Alasdair Allan will host a series of business events to discuss the benefits of Curriculum for Excellence to employers.5/1/2014
Weather – returning to work
Scots urged to remain vigilant on commute. As the return to work and school begins, a multi-agency response team remains vigilant to help keep the vast majority of Scots on the move, said Transport Minister Keith Brown.3/1/2014
Thurso High School to reopen on Monday 6 January
Thurso High School, which was damaged on Christmas Eve during a storm, is to reopen to all pupils and staff on Monday 6 January On 24 December a large section of the roof of the 802 pupil school was blown off during high winds. The school was closed for the Christmas holidays at the time and no one was injured but some damage was reported to private cars in the neighbouring area.2/1/2014
New Caithness distillery just the tonic for 2014
The creation of the most northerly distillery on mainland Britain is moving forward as work is due to begin at Dunnet in Caithness. Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd are building a new micro gin distillery, using botanicals which will showcase and promote the heritage and provenance of Caithness and the Highlands.
31/12/2013
