News Archive
19/9/2012
Planning For Sustainable Economic Growth
Planning Minister Derek Mackay yesterday updated parliament on progress towards planning reform, and outlined a major review of Scottish Planning Policy and the programme for delivery of Scotland's third National Planning Framework. In a statement to Parliament, Mr Mackay stressed the importance of the planning system in creating sustainable economic growth for Scotland.18/9/2012
Save, Borrow, Plan for Tomorrow
HI-SCOT Credit Union is now operating across the Highland area and provides an opportunity for people in the community to come together to save, and borrow money at low rates. Credit Unions are not-for-profit co-operatives, with surpluses being returned to members.18/9/2012
Highland Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Questions and Answers for Private Landlords and Applicants What is the Deposit Guarantee Scheme? The Highland Deposit Guarantee Scheme (here after referred to as the scheme) provides the 'Guarantee' of a deposit instead of a tenant providing cash deposit immediately. The Guarantee is to assist people having difficulty raising a cash deposit at the initial stage of the tenancy.18/9/2012
Capital Investment For Highland Communities
Capital investment by the Highland Council over the last 18 months has delivered £1.6 million of environmental improvement projects across Highland communities. Members of today's PED Committee had the opportunity to see photos of some of the projects which have been implemented by the Planning and Development Service in support of economic development.18/9/2012
Beware Of Bank Card Skimming
Member of the public reports card skimming device at Co-op at Keppoch Road, Culloden. Police received reports of a skimming machine attached to an ATM at the Co-op store in Keppoch Road, Culloden yesterday (18 September 2012).18/9/2012
Healthy Homes For Highland
Healthy Homes for Highland is an easy way for services and organisations to refer people for help and advice through one referral. Anyone referred to Healthy Homes can get free advice and assistance with: Making their home warmer and ways to reduce their fuel bills which may lead to the installation of grant funded insulation, heating and other energy efficiency measures) Making their home safer through a Home Fire Safety Check (including free smoke alarms and removing trip hazards).18/9/2012
Do You Know Your Mushrooms?
HPA - Poisons experts issue warning about wild mushroom foraging. Wild food enthusiasts are being urged to take extra care when foraging for mushrooms because of the risk of picking toxic varieties, says the Health Protection Agency's poisons experts.18/9/2012
Designed for growth: Design to push innovation
Europe has a global leadership position in design. Design plays a key role as an intangible asset for innovative companies.18/9/2012
Could you be a NICE Fellow or NICE Scholar?
Health and social care professionals can now apply for Fellowships and Scholarships provided by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). The positions are unique opportunities to learn about and get involved in the inner workings of NICE, network with likeminded advocates of evidence-based practice, and promote NICE's guidance and other products to peers and colleagues.18/9/2012
BHF - Work stress linked to heart disease risk
People who have highly demanding jobs and little freedom to make decisions are 23% more likely to have a heart attack compared with those without work stress, a study has suggested. Researchers analysed job strain in employees without coronary heart disease.18/9/2012
Spot Cancer Early For Survival
Cancer Research UK - People admit risking their health by putting off visit to the GP. Almost one in three (32 per cent) people in the UK say that, if they had an unusual or persistent change to their body, thinking it would go away in its own time would stop them from visiting their GP according to a new survey from Cancer Research UK.17/9/2012
Highland Fishing Communities Urged To Land Euro Funds
Highland fishing communities are being urged to apply for assistance from a new Euro fund for projects that make a difference in their communities, such as those relating to tourism, business diversification and training. The Highland Council is contributing £137,348 towards the £549,392 that is available for award before the end of 2013 from Axis 4 of the European Fisheries Fund.17/9/2012
Planning For Sustainable Economic Growth
Planning Minister Derek Mackay today updated parliament on progress towards planning reform, and outlined a major review of Scottish Planning Policy and the programme for delivery of Scotland's third National Planning Framework. In a statement to Parliament, Mr Mackay stressed the importance of the planning system in creating sustainable economic growth for Scotland.17/9/2012
Scottish Future For Global Energy - Salmond
The First Minister has told 200 energy CEOs that Scotland will continue to be a major centre for global investment - and that independence will help growth. Speaking at the FT Global Energy Leaders summit in London, Alex Salmond cited recent inward investments in oil and gas and renewables, and pledged to continue to work with the international energy industry to grow Scotland's economy and create jobs.16/9/2012
NHS Highland Achieves 'Exceptional' Patient Safety Rating
NHS Highland has emerged as one of the top two health boards in Scotland in a national assessment of patient safety standards. The board has scored an "exceptional" 4.0 on a five-point scale set by the American-based Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), in conjunction with Healthcare Improvement Scotland.16/9/2012
Hotline To A Place In Training Or College
The first ever national hotline for 16 to 19 year olds looking to take up the offer of a guaranteed place in training, college or university was launched by Youth Employment Minister Angela Constance today. The Opportunities for All free phone number, 0800 917 8000, will put any young person directly through to an expert adviser in their own local area who will know what opportunities are available and suitable to their skills and career ambitions.16/9/2012
Budget To Bring Further Support
Finance Secretary John Swinney is expected to set out a further phase of support in Scotland's strategy for economic recovery when he publishes the Scottish Government's draft Budget plans on Thursday. The move follows the £485m of additional investment in the Scottish economy that has already been confirmed above and beyond the investment package announced in last year's Spending Review.16/9/2012
Brewing Up Success For Food And Drink
£9 million awarded to support growth in key sector. The Scottish Government has awarded 32 companies grant support worth £9 million under the latest rounds of food and drink funding.16/9/2012
Help For Scotland's Poorest Under Threat
Scotland's poorest and most vulnerable groups will suffer if the UK Government progresses with its proposed welfare reform agenda, Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, warned again yesterday. Measures being brought in by the UK Government will see spend in Scotland on the equivalent of Community Care Grants and Crisis Loans fall by almost £10 million in 2013/14 in comparison to previous years.16/9/2012
