News Archive
20/9/2011
Scottish Government - Capital Investment
A targeted capital investment programme worth around £9 billion over the next three years will create and support thousands of jobs, boosting Scotland's economy, Alex Neil said today. Commenting on today's Spending Review the Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment welcomed the decision to switch over three quarters of a billion pounds from resource expenditure to support the capital programme from this year to 2014-15.20/9/2011
Education - Spending Review
Key investments in education will ensure Scotland's future workforce is equipped to achieve greater economic success, Education Secretary Michael Russell said today. The Spending Review 2011 includes: £50 million investment in an Early Years Change Fund over the next four years A deal with councils to maintain teacher numbers in line with pupil numbers Delivery of 100,000 training places over the next year.20/9/2011
Scottish Government Spending Review
Spending Review 2011 Over three quarters of a billon pounds will be transferred from resource expenditure into the capital investment programme to support economic recovery, it was announced today. The Scottish Spending Review 2011, published today, confirms that despite a 36 per cent real terms cut to Scotland's capital budget in the UK spending review, Government-supported investment will grow over the next three years.20/9/2011
Culture - Spending Review
Culture - Spending Review The Culture and External Affairs budget is investing in people, places and opportunities to increase sustainable economic growth, Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop said today. Among the initiatives to be delivered through the portfolio is a new Young Scots Fund that will provide opportunities over the next four years for emerging young talent - in creativity, sport and enterprise.20/9/2011
Low carbon Scotland - Spending Review
Funding included in today's draft budget and Spending Review will help to tackle fuel poverty and energy inefficiency, as well as develop the low carbon economy and bring jobs and investment to Scotland. The Review, announced by Finance Secretary John Swinney, will help Scotland achieve its targets for renewable energy.20/9/2011
Scottish Government Rural & Environment
Rural and Environment - Spending Review Opportunities to make our rural communities even stronger and increase their already significant contribution to economic growth is our main focus for the next three years said Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment Richard Lochhead today. Mr Lochhead said rural communities will continue to play a key role in rebuilding our economy and the budget published today will enable us to grow the rural economy through community empowerment; improving rural connectivity, building our world class food and drink industry and enhancing our natural resources as well as supporting renewables and tackling climate change.20/9/2011
Spending Review 2011 - John Swiney Speech
Finance Secretary John Swinney Statement to Scottish Parliament Wednesday, September 21, 2011 __________________________ Presiding Officer, in this statement, I welcome the opportunity to present to Parliament the Scottish Government's Draft Budget for 2012-13 and our spending plans for the subsequent two years. This Spending Review falls at a defining moment.20/9/2011
Crofting Reform
The modernisation of Scotland's vital crofting sector has taken an 'important step forward' with the second phase of the Act's commencement. As part of the implementation of the Crofting Reform Act 2010, the order laid in parliament will bring into force sections that will: Transform the Crofters Commission into the Crofting Commission with a new constitution and powers commencing on 1 April 2012 Place duties on tenant and owner-occupied crofters to occupy and work their crofts, to be enforced by the Commission, from 1 October 2011.20/9/2011
Justice - Spending Review
Investment has been prioritised in front-line services aimed at making Scotland's communities safer and reducing criminal activity as part of spending plans announced today by the Scottish Government. With recorded crime now at a 35 year low, reoffending levels at their lowest in over a decade and more than nine out of ten people rating their neighbourhoods as good places to live, Ministers have vowed to continue focussing investment on the areas that will make the greatest impact on protecting the public and the communities in which they live.19/9/2011
Post Office Allocations To Help Diversify
Enterprise Minister Fergus Ewing today announced £1 million in allocations under the Scottish Government's Post Office Diversification Fund which will help to support business activities around local post offices The Fund, which recognises the vital role that post offices can play in supporting communities, will award up to £25,000 to 48 post offices in 24 areas. Successful applications include plans to create a community enterprise office and internet cafe.19/9/2011
Call For Fuel Summit
Fuel companies, government and consumer groups are being asked to take action to minimise the impact of recent energy price hikes on customers. Following today's meeting of the Scottish Energy Advisory Board (SEAB) - which now features customer representation in the shape of Consumer Focus Scotland - First Minister Alex Salmond called on all interested parties to come together for a fuel summit ahead of the onset of winter weather.18/9/2011
Tourism Campaign - Highland Autumn & Winter
New tourism campaign promotes autumn and winter in the Highlands Inspiring ideas are part of the national tourism organisation's marketing campaign, Surprise Yourself, which aims to highlight the more surprising aspects of the Highlands to visitors in the coming months. A new direct mail campaign, created by VisitScotland and in partnership with the Highland Council, will be delivered to around 50,000 households this month, encouraging those who may already be familiar with the Highlands to discover more of what the region has to offer during the autumn and winter months.
18/9/2011
Caithness Petroleum Latest
Caithness Petroleum the company that recently drilled for oil at Lybster has made some changes and given an update on the field at Lybster. Caithness Petroleum Limited - Board Appointment Caithness Petroleum Limited ("Caithness" or the "Company"), the privately owned British independent petroleum exploration and production company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter de Wit, who recently retired as Chairman of Shell Netherlands, as a non executive director of the Company, with effect from 15 September 2011.18/9/2011
New £8 billion growth plan for marine industries
A new strategy that could lead to £8 billion growth in the British marine and maritime industry has been launched today by Business Minister Mark Prisk at one of Europe's premier on-water shows, the PSP Southampton Boat Show. Drawing on the thinking of business, Government and academia, the Marine Industries Growth Strategy (MIGS) is the first ever integrated UK strategy for the marine industries and establishes a foundation for ambitious but sustainable long-term growth.18/9/2011
Minister sets out a mutual future for the Post Office
Subpostmasters, customers and communities could be given a say in how the Post Office is run under plans published today by Postal Affairs Minister Edward Davey. The proposals are in a Government consultation, 'Building a Mutual Post Office,' published today setting out options to move the Post Office from Government ownership to a mutual model.16/9/2011
High Life Highland Fees Set
A £7.961 million six month services fee has been set for the arms length organisation "High life Highland" which will deliver community learning and leisure services for The Highland Council. Members of the Council's Education, Culture and Sport (ECS) Service have agreed to a half year budget of £7.082 million and service level agreement costs of £0.879 million from 1 October 2011 to the end of March 2012.16/9/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 16th September 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 16th) sold 6,231 store lambs and ewes including 871 on behalf of Lewis Livestock Producers. Lambs (5,198) sold to £60 gross for Suffolk crosses from 22 Achfrish, Lairg.16/9/2011
Inverness To Host Scotland's Largest Marine Energy Conference
Inverness is warming up to host Scotland's largest marine conference and exhibition at Eden Court Theatre next week (19th and 20th September). The Scottish Renewables Marine Energy Conference, in association with Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), will see over 200 delegates and 30 exhibitors attending.16/9/2011
Homeworkers sought in Caithness and Sutherland
A leading international business services provider is recruiting in Caithness and Sutherland next week - and is seeking people interested in their innovative self employed home working model. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been working closely with Arise UK and its client, Shop Direct Group, to highlight the range of highly skilled people available in the far north.16/9/2011
