News Archive
17/8/2013
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Energy/ Business Services: Scrabster Harbour’s new pier continues to attract business from the energy sector. Following usage of the pier by large oil support vessels the most recent use was by Orkney renewables company Scotrenewables Tidal Power Ltd, whose prototype tidal device was taken out of the water at Scrabster for scheduled operations and maintenance work.17/8/2013
Community design fund
Scotland People and Society Planning. Cash to help residents have their say in the design of their community.15/8/2013
The Blue Door Coffee Shop and Diner shortlisted for a prestigious Scottish Home Baking Award
The Blue Door Coffee Shop and Diner, based in Thurso, Caithness, is a finalist in the Scottish Home Baking Awards that will be staged at the 5* Mar Hall near Glasgow on Saturday 21st September. The Blue Door Coffee Shop and Diner will join thirty-three bakers and establishments that have been shortlisted in eight separate categories that celebrate the best of the best home baking in Scotland.15/8/2013
Council sets out policies on advertising signs
From 1 October 2013, The Highland Council is to introduce a new set of policies on the use of advertising signs to manage avoiding obstruction of adopted roads, footpaths and verges. Four new policies have received the approval of the Council’s Transport, Environmental and Community (TEC) Services Committee, which cover signs: for footways and footpaths; on roadside verges (subject to Planning and Development Service confirmation of requirements for Advertising Sign Consent); for display of goods for sale; and for street cafes.15/8/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 15th August 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 15th) sold 5,345 store lambs and breeding sheep at their annual sale. Suffolk cross lambs (2,957) averaged £62.46 (+£1.14 on the year) and sold to £80.50 gross from Garbeg, Drumnadrochit.15/8/2013
Highland Council leads nationwide challenge on Internet Delivery Charges
The Highland Council’s Trading Standards is at the leading edge of challenging companies on Internet Delivery Charges, members of the Council’s Transport, Environmental and Community Services were today informed. Councillor Graham Phillips, Chairman of the Council’s TEC Services Committee has welcomed a report to members by Highland Trading Standards on a project about Internet Delivery Charges, he said: “The work that our Trading Standards Team has done over the past year and half is at the cutting edge of Internet retail investigation and was recently highly revered at Cosla.[Builders]
14/8/2013Creating and promoting employment opportunities across the Highlands
The Highland Council is to re-launch its Deprived Area Fund to help create employment opportunities and tackle poverty, with the new Area Committees playing a key role in determining how money is spent locally. £440K of funding for each of the next 3 years will be distributed based on the location of the most deprived areas in Highland.14/8/2013
Council to target road repairs where need is greatest.
The Highland Council’s Chairman of the Transport, Environmental and Community Services (TEC) Committee Councillor Graham Phillips has welcomed progress being made on the management and maintenance of Highland Council roads. The progress has been made in response to reports by Audit Scotland on Scottish (including Highland) roads maintained by local authorities in 2004 and more recently in June 2012.13/8/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sales 14th August 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 14th) sold 222 store cattle and 58 adult head of breeding cattle. Bullocks (119) averaged 218.7p and sold to 252.9p per kg for a 425kg British Blue cross from Achnahannet, Dulnain Bridge, and £1,290 gross for a pair of 595kg Saler crosses from Shoreton Farms, Culbokie.13/8/2013
Highland Council moves to ensure vital European funding
Members of The Highland Council’s Planning, Environment and Development (PED) Committee have agreed the Council’s response to the Scottish Government’s first stage consultation on the Scotland Rural Development Programme (SRDP) for 2014 – 2020. The Council anticipates a more detailed second stage consultation in the autumn 2013 from the Scottish Government.13/8/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 13th August 21013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 13th) sold 48 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (18) averaged 230.4p (-2.5p) and sold to 240p per kg and £1,645.00 gross.13/8/2013
Energy first for revamped Scrabster Harbour
A new multi-million pound redevelopment at mainland Scotland's most northerly port, Scrabster Harbour, is already reaping the benefits, only two months after coming into operation. Scotrenewables Tidal Power Ltd, based in Orkney, has chosen Scrabster as the location for their most recent operations and maintenance work on their prototype tidal turbine, the SR250.
10/8/2013
Action to tackle livestock disease
Pilot project tests best ways of fighting liver fluke. A pilot project aimed at preventing and controlling liver fluke in sheep and cattle is being backed by the Scottish Government.10/8/2013
Scotland’s population hits an all-time high
Statistics published today by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) have shown Scotland’s population reached a record total in 2012. The figures, based on 2011 Census data, show that the estimated population of Scotland was 5,313,600 in mid-2012, a rise of 18,200 people since Census Day on 27 March 2011.8/8/2013
The Craft Shop, Wick Moves To New Premises
The Craft shop is opening in new premises on Tuesday 13th August 2013. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm With a wide range of supplies for the crafter or anyone making gifts it wil be worth checking out this shop in Back Bridge Street, Wick.
8/8/2013
Multi-million pound investment in offshore wind industry to unlock billions in UK economy
Government and business has earlier this month published a long-term strategy that will strengthen the UK’s position in the offshore wind industry. The multi-million pound investment has the potential to unlock £7 billion in the economy by 2020.
Bridal Outfits - Massive Summer Sale Now On At Halkirk
Halkirk Bridal, Bridge Street, Halkirk Tel No. 01847 839100 http://www.halkirkbridal.co.uk/ Massive Summer Sale Now On All Wedding Dresses Reduced - Prices from £90 - £700 Wedding and Flower Girl Shoes up to 50% Off Bridesmaid Dresses Off The Peg From £40 Wedding Outfits - Many 50% Off Sale On For Limited Time - When It's Gone It's Gone.
7/8/2013
RWE NRL Publishes Caithness Community Profile
RWE NRL has published online the results of the Caithness converstaion research run several weeks ago in the county. Foundation Scotland carried out the research for RWE NRL to find out the views of communities, businesses and key local stakeholders as to how they thought community benefit could be used to the best advantage for the area as whole and local communities.7/8/2013
Search for Scotland’s top apprentices
Final chance to enter Awards There’s just two weeks left to enter Scotland’s Modern Apprenticeship Awards, organised by Skills Development Scotland. Now in their 12th year, the Awards recognise the achievements and commitment of individuals and employers involved in the Modern Apprenticeship programme.6/8/2013
