News Archive
17/11/2012
New challenge prize fund for young innovators
Prize money worth up to £300,000 plus a year’s dedicated business support is up for grabs in a new competition for Scotland’s young innovators. The Young Innovators Challenge – launched today by First Minister Alex Salmond and Youth Employment Minister Angela Constance – will be open to young people aged 18-24 who are in their final year of college or university, taking part in a national training programme or studying for a Modern Apprenticeship.Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration - Latest Update
Week commencing 12th November 2012 Enabling activities: Partners developing a one day event aimed at highlighting current and future job opportunities met this week to agree a revised timetable of work, leading to the staging of an event in February next year. The day will involve businesses, Caithness Chamber of Commerce, agencies such as Job Centre Plus, Skills Development Scotland, Highland Council and HIE, as well as North Highland College and a range of training providers.17/11/2012
23,000 to be helped into training or education
Protected student places and a key role in the drive to get young people into employment will place colleges at the heart of Scotland’s economic growth. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Education Secretary Michael Russell reaffirmed the Scottish Government’s support for the sector and the reforms being undertaken to ensure it fully delivers for Scotland’s people and the economy.15/11/2012
Revised Guidance on Small Scale wind Turbines
In recognition of the demand and potential of small-scale wind turbine developments in the Highlands and following a public consultation, The Highland Council has revised its Supplementary Guidance for Small-Scale Wind Turbines. The document will now become part of the statutory adoption process to be passed on to the Scottish Government.14/11/2012
Council Introduces New Crackdown On Dog Fouling
New campaign urges owners to clean up after their dogs. A new poster campaign has been launched in the Highlands to remind dog walkers that people who do not pick up after their pets have fouled will be issued a fixed penalty notice.
14/11/2012
Highlanders urged to get behind European Week for Waste Reduction
The Highland Council is set to hold a number of events to raise awareness of the importance of waste reduction as part of this year’s European Week for Waste Reduction (17 – 25 November). To celebrate the week, The Highland Council is joining organisations across the region in a bid to raise awareness of how even small changes can make a big different to the amount of waste we produce.13/11/2012
£9million wind farm fund could be shot in the arm for Caithness community
The £9million community benefit fund associated with Infinergy’s Limekiln wind farm proposal could help villagers in Reay safeguard their community’s future with a range of innovative projects designed to boost economic growth and tourism potential. Green energy firm Infinergy is offering the community surrounding its 24-turbine Limekiln wind farm proposal an industry-leading community benefit package worth £5,000 per megawatt (MW) – a total of up to £360,000 per year or £9million over the 25 year lifetime of the project, based on a total installed capacity of up to 72MW.
13/11/2012
Caithness and Sutherland economy on the menu at HIE business breakfast
Business and community leaders in Caithness and Sutherland will be meeting enterprise bosses tomorrow to discuss local and national issues. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is hosting a business breakfast in Thurso with representatives from around 30 business and community groups operating locally.13/11/2012
New byelaws restrict public drinking in Inverness Beauly and Ardersier
Two new byelaws restricting public drinking in Inverness, Beauly and Ardersier have been approved by the Scottish Government and will come into force on Friday 30 November. This follows discussions between The Highland Council and Northern Constabulary, and consultation with the community.13/11/2012
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 13th November 2012
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (November, 13th) sold 44 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (12) averaged 209.3p (+5.0p) and sold to 215p per kg and £1,324.80 gross.13/11/2012
Defence technology experts look to future of healthcare
Security and defence experts from across the UK will be showing how technology usually used by the military and defence can be used to save lives at home. John Innes from Selex Galileo and Giles Huby of Copernicus Technology will both be presenting at the P4 Digital 2012 conference at Eden Court in Inverness on November 20 and 21.13/11/2012
HIAL LOOKS FOR NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN “TOUGH” ECONOMIC MARKET
Scottish regional airports operator HIAL is determined to seek out new business opportunities, despite “tough” economic conditions, according to its Managing Director. He was speaking as the company published its annual report and accounts for 2011/12.13/11/2012
MSP encouraged by Community Broadband action
Highlands & Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, has welcomed the launch of a community broadband initiative – Community Broadband Scotland (CBS) – which will act as a one-stop-shop for all community broadband needs – supporting rural communities to find solutions to the challenges of rural broadband delivery. As part of the Scottish Government’s CBS initiative a £5m ‘Rural Seed Fund’ is being established to invest in community projects over the next three years.13/11/2012
Highland launch of The Youth & Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Scotland
An innovative school based project, designed to encourage young people to think about prominent social issues and build strong partnerships with local charities is being launched in Grantown on Tuesday (20th November 2012). The Wood Family Trust is working in partnership with Scottish Hydro and The Highland Council to establish YPI in the Highlands.13/11/2012
HIAL Airports Get Ready For Winter
Scottish airports operator HIAL has launched its winter operation plan which aims to ensure passengers across its network of 11 airports keep flying this winter. The company has invested £400,000 on snow clearing equipment and a new de-icer storage facility at Inverness, and is also taking part, for a second winter, in a CAA trial aimed at accurately reporting runway surface conditions.11/11/2012
Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership
Update Week commencing 5th November 2012 Energy: Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) this week announced the signing of a Partnership Agreement with the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). SSE is a key player in the development of the energy sector in the north, both as a developer and generator of renewable energy.9/11/2012
Wick Teacher is Council's Employee Of The Year
Valerie May, Principal Teacher of Science at Wick High School, has been chosen as The Highland Council's Employee of the year. She received her prize from Council Leader Councillor Drew Hendry at the Council's annual Quality Awards, held at the Town House, Inverness, on Thursday night (8 November 2012).
9/11/2012
Cold Calling Dangers Highlighted
National Consumer Week focuses on dangers of cold calling. “Cold calling – Don’t buy it” is the theme of this year’s Trading Standards National Consumer Week, which begins on Monday (12 November).8/11/2012
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 8th November 2012
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (November, 8th) sold 2,402 store sheep. Lambs (1,150) averaged £37.62 and sold to £140 gross for Texel ram lamb from Boblainy, Kiltarlity.8/11/2012
