News Archive
4/2/2013
Last chance to submit nominations for Scottish Education Awards 2013
People in the Highlands are being urged to enter local schools, nurseries or individuals into the Scottish Education Awards 2013 before the deadline for submissions on Friday 22 February 2013. The awards, which celebrate the achievements of schools and teachers across Scotland, have attracted hundreds of nominations so far but many more schools and individuals are worthy of acknowledgment.4/2/2013
Milestone reached in delivering advice to support major developments in Highland
A pioneering advice service from The Highland Council planners has proved to be popular with the developers in Highland. The Pre-Application Advice Service for Major Developments, a cross Council and public agency project led by the Planning and Development Service, continues to go from strength to strength and has reached the milestone of 100 pre-application advice packs issued to the development industry.4/2/2013
Capital spending boosts the economy
Investment by the Scottish Government in schools, hospitals, roads and other infrastructure is set to support 40,000 jobs across Scotland this year, Nicola Sturgeon said today. The Deputy First Minister was speaking as the Scottish Government published an update to its multi-billion Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP), first unveiled in December 2011.
2/2/2013
Ackergill Tower Getting More Than Five Star Reviews On Trip Adviser
isitors to Caithness who have recently stayed at Ackergill Tower are giving the hotel some of the best reviews any hotel could ever expect to receive. Visitors have enthusiastically endorsed the hotel as a top class and friendly place to go with many facilities and extras.
2/2/2013
Build your own Business Website
HiDigital Workshops - Thurso Caithness Horizon Centre 21st February 2013 and 22nd February 2013 (Choose your day) 9.30 to 13.00 - Build your own Business Website 13.00 to 14.00 - Lunch 14.00 to 17.00 - Getting started with Social Media Could your business grow if you knew more about working online? Whether you want to learn about the basics of social media, or tackle cloud computing, online marketing and cyber security, we have a workshop for you. Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Business Gateway want to help businesses and social enterprises take advantage of the latest digital technology.2/2/2013
Threat Facing Councils’ Consumer Protection Services
The long-term viability of councils’ trading standards services is under threat, potentially leaving consumers without important protection from rogue traders, scams and unsafe goods, says the Accounts Commission. Protecting Consumers, a report published on Friday 1st February 2013, looks at trading standards and food safety services provided by Scotland’s 32 councils to protect the public in areas ranging from food poisoning to doorstep cons and internet fraud.1/2/2013
A9 Kessock Bridge – Route changes in advance of Major Works
Issued by Scotland Transerv Work starts on the major refurbishment of the A9 Kessock Bridge on Monday 11th February 2013 for 17 weeks. The installation of the traffic management will start at 10pm on Saturday 9th February to be in place for the commencement of the works.
1/2/2013
New guide published to help communities manage funds
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has published a new guide providing advice to community organisations for managing funds generated from renewable energy projects. As an economic development agency with a particular and unique remit to strengthen communities, HIE recognises the importance of this opportunity.31/1/2013
Average council house rent increase pegged at 2%
For the third year in succession, The Highland Council is recommending a council house rent increase below the rate of inflation. The Finance Housing and Resources Committee agreed to contain the average weekly rent increase to £1.35, the rent rising from £67.60 to £68.95.31/1/2013
A new approach in Highland to tackling homelessness
Highland Councillors have agreed in principle to a “radical” new way of providing temporary accommodation for people who find themselves unintentionally homeless. The Council has a statutory duty in relation to homeless households and one of its key duties is to provide temporary accommodation until settled accommodation can be offered.31/1/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts - Sale 30th January 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts, (January, 30th) sold 1,179 sheep of all classes. Lambs (836) averaged £39.53 and sold to £67.50 gross for Texels from Woodside, Muir of Ord Ewes (270) averaged £47.96 and sold to £94 gross for a Charolais from Whitebog, Rosemarkie.31/1/2013
Council Tax freeze recommended for sixth year in a row
The Highland Council is being recommended to freeze the Council Tax for a sixth successive year and confirm a budget of £548.436 million for 2013-14 when it meets on Thursday 7 February. The Council Tax bands will remain: Band A: £775.33: Band B: £904.56; Band C: £1,033.78; Band D: £1,163.00: Band E: £1,421.44; Band F: £1,679.89; Band G: £1,938.33; Band H: £2,326.00.30/1/2013
Landowners Called To Check Tree Wind Damage
Council clears up and calls on landowners to check wind damaged trees. Following a night of severely windy weather (29 – 30 January 2013) The Highland Council is encouraging landowners to check trees and vegetation near to public roads which have been damaged by the gales.30/1/2013
Almost all apprentices still in work six months on
Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) lead to longer term employment, greater confidence and improved job prospects for young people, according to a new report. Ahead of delivering the inaugural Jimmy Reid memorial lecture in Glasgow tonight, First Minister Alex Salmond has welcomed the survey – published by Skills Development Scotland – as highlighting “the enormous value of Modern Apprenticeships” to individuals and the economy.30/1/2013
Government accepts all Electoral Commission recommendations
The Scottish Government today confirmed it will accept all of the Electoral Commission recommendations on the referendum question and campaign spending limits. See full recommendations at - http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/scotland Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she was delighted with the recommended question - ’Should Scotland be an independent country? Yes/No’ – and confirmed that it will be this question that is put before the Scottish Parliament.30/1/2013
Low carbon future is a reality
Plans for Scotland to retain its leading role in cutting emissions and to continue to lead global efforts to tackle climate change have been set out today. The Scottish Government is investing over £1.14 billion over the next three years on measures to address climate change and today published the second draft Report on Proposals and Policies (RPP2).29/1/2013
Highland Ports Prepare To Attract Up To £100m In Investments
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has signed joint working agreements with four of the regions’ leading ports to support the development of the offshore wind sector. The partnership aims to help the Ports attract a potential £100m of investment to the Highlands.29/1/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 29th January 2013
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (January, 29th) sold 64 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (32) averaged 208.4p (+0.9p) and sold to 224p per kg and £1,556.80 gross for a 695kg Limousin cross from Wester Craiglands, Fortrose.29/1/2013
Education maintenance allowances 2011-12
Statistics on school pupils and college students supported under the Education Maintenance Allowance scheme were published today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician. These statistics relate to the 2011-12 academic year.29/1/2013
