News Archive
20/12/2010
ENTRY LEVEL CROFTING INDUCTION COURSE
HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS CROFTERS AND SMALL LANDHOLDERS TRAINING PANEL Announce a 10 week part-time evening course. 'Crofting - Induction Course' Commencing JANUARY 2011 In Caithness Courses also being held in Isle of Skye, Grantown, Dingwall, Harris and Lochaber This highly acclaimed evening course is designed specifically for new, aspirant crofters, or anyone else interested in this traditional way of life.20/12/2010
Contractors And Suppliers - Don't Miss Out In Procurement
Public sector procurement reform has direct impact for Scottish business. Scottish businesses have greater and more efficient access to public sector contract opportunities worth £9 billion annually - that's the conclusion of a two-year progress report launched this week.19/12/2010
A New Voice In For Ebooks And Digital Publishing In Caithness
North Highland Publishing Ltd is a new, innovative digital publisher helping authors to deliver their work to a wider audience. Based in Caithness but aimed at a global market.19/12/2010
Council Staff May Reduce By 1000 To Close Budget Gap
The Highland Council has agreed savings to close a £17.8 million gap in its budget for 2011/12 and 2012/13, leaving a further £17 million to be found over the next two financial years. Budget Leader David Alston told councillors that as a result of recent budget announcements by the UK and Scottish Governments, the Council faced a reduction in funding of 2.5% in the new financial year, which equated to about 6% in real terms.19/12/2010
Status quo on display of election posters
The Highland Council has rejected a move to impose a complete ban on election posters on Council property, roadside verges and street furniture in the direct ownership of the Council. The ban was recommended by the Council's Transport Environmental and Community Services in response to complaints by shopkeepers that posters detract from the appearance of main shopping areas.19/12/2010
Review of Customer Services At Council Offices
The Highland Council has agreed to introduce greater sharing of front counter services to avoid a duplication of running and maintenance costs. The review of customer services recognises the results of public consultation, which highlighted that people want to do more business on-line and by telephone and want to see a wider sharing of services.19/12/2010
Council Develops Service Commercial Plots
The Highland Council to develop serviced commercial plots in Inverness The Council has awarded contracts worth £1.6m to develop 13 commercial plots at the Carsegate Industrial Estate and a further 8 on the Longman. Work will commence this month and will be complete in the spring of 2011.19/12/2010
Amenity Grass Cutting Outsourcing Agreed
The Highland Council has agreed savings proposals for grounds maintenance following a detailed discussion at a full council meeting today (Thursday). Earlier in the year, the Council agreed that a tender for routine grass cutting be issued to establish the potential level of savings to be gained from contracting out this area of service.19/12/2010
Health and Social Care Review in the Highlands
The Highland Council and the NHS Highland Board have unanimously agreed to progress far-reaching plans to integrate health and social care services in the Highlands. Meeting jointly at Inverness on Thursday 17 December 2010, they agreed to develop a new model for integrated service delivery, which will further improve front line services, and help achieve better outcomes for the users of services.19/12/2010
Review of Highland Education Provision
A strategic review of Highland Council's education provision and its school estate is to be brought before members of the Council's Education, Culture and Sport Committee early in the New Year. Members of the Councils ECS Committee have agreed that a review of education provision will be undertaken and detailed proposals will be presented to them on 13 January 2010 for their consideration.19/12/2010
Young People In Highland Asked To Stand Up For What They Believe In
Young people from the Highlands are being asked by the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) to stand up for what they believe in and make a difference in their communities by standing as a candidate in the March 2011 Youth Parliament elections. The Scottish Youth Parliament is a national organisation which provides young people aged 14-25 with a platform to represent young people across Scotland and an opportunity to influence politicians and formal decision makers.19/12/2010
Play Safe This Winter
With Scotland already experiencing harsh winter conditions, Scottish Water is reminding customers across Scotland that it's more important than ever that they play safe over the holidays. Last winter seen the coldest winter in 30 years^ and Peter Farrer, Scottish Water's customer Service Delivery Director is concerned people may be risking their lives around freezing watercourses during this cold snap: "While it's important that youngsters enjoy their school holidays and that people across Scotland take pleasure in the country's beautiful lochs, rivers and reservoirs, it's also vital that they stay safe.17/12/2010
Health and Social Care Review in the Highlands
The Highland Council and the NHS Highland Board have unanimously agreed to progress far-reaching plans to integrate health and social care services in the Highlands. Meeting jointly at Inverness today (Thursday), they agreed to develop a new model for integrated service delivery, which will further improve front line services, and help achieve better outcomes for the users of services.17/12/2010
Weather From the Met Office
Further significant snow fall over the north of Scotland during today. Widespread severe frost overnight tonight for all of Scotland.13/12/2010
Work Starts On Radon Testing Programme
In January 2011 The Highland Council is to start testing properties in the Highlands at highest risk from radon gas. A programme has been developed following the publication last year of new radon maps for Scotland produced by the Health Protection Agency (HPA).13/12/2010
Met Office Weather Warning - Freezing Temps Heavy Snow
Tuesday 14th December 2010 and Wednesday 15th December Frost in places overnight and during mornings both in air and on roads, with the continued low level icy road hazard - due to continued snowmelt which refreezes at night, which probably continues to be a factor over parts of eastern England and over Scotland, though gritting should be effective with this. A little rain in parts of the east too could lead to icy surfaces, this potentially turning to light sleet or snow for instance over SE England on Tuesday and Wednesday, though no significant settling is expected.12/12/2010
Dounreay Looking For A Building and Ground To Rent
We require a building and adjoining external compound to provide accredited plant based training to our clients. It is a requirement that this training is conducted off the job and in an area free from distractions.12/12/2010
Mey Market - Offers New Opportunities For Arts And Craft Sales
Mey Market To be launched in 2011. The market will be held in Mey Village Hall every Tuesday from mid-May to mid-September.12/12/2010
Check All Empty Buildings for Burst Pipes
HIGHLANDS, ISLANDS AND NORTH-EAST ASKED TO HELP DURING COLD WEATHER AND THAW Scottish Water is calling on customers and property owners, including commercial building factors and landlords, to check their property for leaks or burst pipes. We have mobilised resources to address any issues which might arise from the weather conditions and our priority will remain to ensure our customers are kept in water supply.12/12/2010
