News Archive

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.  

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.  

�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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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).  

Making Your Asset More Sustainable - free event for Social Enterprises

Making Your Asset More Sustainable Monday 26 November Bonar Bridge Community Hall 10am � 4pm.  Sign up now for your free place.