News Archive
10/10/2012
River Ness Flood Alleviation Scheme Gets Under Way
The first stage of the £23 million River Ness Flood Alleviation Scheme, Inverness, which will protect approximately 800 homes and 200 businesses in the city centre, is due to start on 22 October. Work will involve the diversion of gas, water, electricity and telecommunication services required to accommodate the first phase of the construction of piled foundations, a seepage collection system and flood walls/ embankments on both sides of the river between the Ness Bridge and Friar's Bridge.
10/10/2012
Police Crackdown On Selling Alcohol To Under 18s
Three Shetland businesses to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. Northern Constabulary officers have reported three businesses in Shetland to the Procurator Fiscal for allegedly selling alcohol to underagers.
10/10/2012
Highland Trading Standards Service warn of 'free insulation' offers
Use The Highland Council offer From Carillion. Trading Standards officers with The Highland Council are warning all residents to be on their guard when answering 'cold-callers' at their home offering 'free home insulation'.10/10/2012
Highland Youth Convener Resigns - Chance For Another Young Person
John Erskine - the 6th Highland Youth Convener who took up his post at the beginning of September 2012 - is to step down early from his role to take up a position with the Scottish Parliament, working locally from Inverness. The Youth Convener post is unique in Scotland and is part of the area's commitment to better understanding and engaging with issues important to Highland's young people The search for a new Youth Convener will begin after the Highland Youth Voice Conference which takes place in November.10/10/2012
Winter Advice For Walkers and Motorists From The Police
Advice for pedestrians and motorists ahead of the winter months from Northern Constabulary. The darker nights will soon be upon us and we are already seeing a notable reduction in daylight hours.
10/10/2012
New Virtual Tour Set For Scotland's Travellers
Travellers in Scotland will soon be able to find out more about nature and landscapes seen from the carriage on train journeys around the country. In preparation for the Year of Natural Scotland in 2013, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is developing a series of new audio tours adding value to journeys by giving information about the natural environment around some of the main rail routes.10/10/2012
Heritage Lottery Fund May Make Award To Flow Country
One of the most significant contributions to the UK's climate change targets has moved a step closer as the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) today announced a *first-round pass grant of over £4million to restore Europe's largest intact expanse of blanket bog. Flow to the Future is an ambitious plan, co-ordinated by the Peatlands Partnership, to restore seven square miles of globally important peatlands (blanket bog) in Caithness & Sutherland.
10/10/2012
Renewable Energy Investment Fund Launched
Wave, tidal and community renewables among priorities for £103 million fund. A multi-million pound renewable energy investment fund (REIF), geared to stimulating greater levels of private finance into innovative green power and renewable district heating projects in Scotland, was opened for business by First Minister Alex Salmond today.10/10/2012
National Food Waste Campaign
A new national campaign encouraging people across Scotland to help combat the environmental and financial impact of food waste was launched today. One-fifth of the food and drink we buy ends up being thrown away.8/10/2012
Thurso High School's new Acting Head Teacher
Thurso High School will have a new acting head teacher when pupils return from their October holidays. John McGilp, Head Teacher at Kinlochleven High School, is moving to Thurso High School as Acting Head Teacher until the end of the school session in June, next year.8/10/2012
Turbines Move From Wick Harbour To Camster Wind Farm
E.ON's Camster wind farm is in the process of receiving the delivery of 25 Vestas V80 2MW wind turbines. They began to arrive at Wick Harbour at the weekend and are now being transported by road in small convoys.
8/10/2012
Electric Motoring Revolution Hits The Roads In Scotland
Free charge points and vehicle grants make electric motoring affordable. Scottish businesses are set to enjoy motoring costs of under 2 pence per mile, with the Energy Saving Trust (EST) Scotland providing 100% funding for the installation of publicly accessible charge points - whether or not the business currently uses an electric vehicle.
8/10/2012
HIE appoints director to lead on broadband and digital economy
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is stepping up its efforts to ensure that businesses and communities across the region are able to harness the benefits of digital communications, including next generation broadband (NGB). Stuart Robertson, currently the development agency's Head of Digital and Broadband, as well as its Area Manager for Shetland, is to take on a new, dedicated role as Director of Digital Highlands and Islands.
7/10/2012
HIE Appoints Director For Broadband And Digital Economy
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is stepping up its efforts to ensure that businesses and communities across the region are able to harness the benefits of digital communications, including next generation broadband (NGB). Stuart Robertson, currently the development agency's Head of Digital and Broadband, as well as its Area Manager for Shetland, is to take on a new, dedicated role as Director of Digital Highlands and Islands.
7/10/2012
New Street Art To Complement Flood Scheme In Inverness
Double boost for River Ness Flood and Streetscape Scheme The Highland Council's City of Inverness Area Committee has given a double boost to the River Ness Flood Alleviation and Streetscape Scheme. The Committee has approved £1 million towards the cost of the streetscape element of the major works and £250,000 towards the cost of a public art programme to complement the streetscape works.7/10/2012
Should The Council Make Even Higher Charges For School Lets To Balance The Budget
Council budget blog focuses on how the Council can generate income. The latest topic for discussion on The Highland Council's budget consultation blog asks the public for ideas on how the Council can generate income and also for views on whether the Council should charge more for certain Council services.7/10/2012
Roll out of the Food Hygiene Information Scheme
More consumers in Highland will have a new way to find out how well local food caterers and retailers are performing thanks to more food businesses being covered by the Food Hygiene Information scheme. The Highland Council is one of the 32 Scottish local authorities taking part in the Scheme.7/10/2012
Roll out of the Food Hygiene Information Scheme
More consumers in Highland will have a new way to find out how well local food caterers and retailers are performing thanks to more food businesses being covered by the Food Hygiene Information scheme. The Highland Council is one of the 32 Scottish local authorities taking part in the Scheme.5/10/2012
Pentland Housing Success In Carbon Challenge Award £101,767
Council Leader encourages communities to apply for Climate Challenge Fund. Five communities in the Highlands have between them received over £420,000 from the 11th round of the Climate Challenge Fund and the Leader of The Highland Council hopes more community groups will be encouraged to come forward with projects that tackle climate change.5/10/2012
