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23/6/2011
Councillors oppose any move to close Fort George army base
The Highland Council is to write to Dr Liam Fox the Secretary of State for Defence and Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, expressing its opposition to any moves by the UK Government to close the army barracks at Fort George. Meeting in Inverness on Thursday23 June2011, the Council discussed an emergency report from Stuart Black, Director of Planning which highlighted the importance to the Highland economy of the Ministry of Defence base near Inverness.23/6/2011
Care and Health Service Integrations Moving On
Planning for Integration - the development of a lead agency model in Highland for care and health services Highland Councillors and Directors from NHS Highland have agreed to proceed with plans to integrate health, education and social care services in the Highlands. Meeting jointly for the third time in Inverness on Thursday 23 June 2011, the Council and NHS Highland confirmed their commitment to producing a model for care and support services for adults and children, that they believe can also influence developments across Scotland.23/6/2011
Council welcomes breakthrough in tug campaign
The Highland Council has welcomed the finding of a UK Government Transport Committee enquiry which calls on the UK Government to withdraw its controversial proposals to modernise the Coastguard Service and review its decision to withdraw funding for the four emergency towing vessels Astationed around the UK coast, including tugs at Stornoway and Lerwick. Leader Councillor Michael Foxley and TEC Services Chairman Councillor John Laing have strongly and persistently argued that the Government's proposals are flawed and believe the compelling findings of the cross-party committee must be taken on board without qualification.19/6/2011
A9 Kessock Bridge Works
Public Thanked for heeding the Messages to Car Share, Let the Train take the Strain, Work from home and Avoid Peak Hours. Scotland Transerv are this morning thanking the public for their very positive adoption of the above mitigation measures so far and thereby reducing significantly the vehicle numbers travelling over the Kessock Bridge.Manufacturing efficiency brings results for Highlands and Islands Businesses
Thirty manufacturing projects delivered in the Highlands and Islands last year have helped generate �1.9 million in productivity. The figures are being released by the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) which works across the Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise areas.16/6/2011
Caithness Children Promote Recycling Message
An award winning mural designed by North Primary School promoting recycling has been used to create eye-catching banners which will be on display at the Council's Recycling Centres at Wick and Seater. The Recycling Mural competition, run by the Council's Waste Aware Team, proved to be very popular with 55 primary schools submitting a total of 119 entries, with a wide array of styles and ideas.16/6/2011
Former Pupil Returns As Head For North School
The new head teacher of Wick North Primary School is Ms Wendy Scollay who is currently head teacher at Kilchuimen Primary in Fort Augustus. Originally from Wick and a former pupil at Wick North Primary, Ms Scollay starts as head teacher at the school in August for the new term.16/6/2011
National Convener of Children's Hearings Scotland visits Highland
Bernadette Monaghan, the National Convener of Children's Hearings, Scotland, met with members of The Highland Children' Panel Advisory Committee on thursday 16 June 2011 as part of her consultation with local authorities on the future structure and function of the Children's Panel Area Support Teams. Her post, and the reform of the Children's Hearings system that is underway, are all the result of the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011, which was passed in January 2011.16/6/2011
NDA - On Fuel Removal From Dounreay
NDA to seek views on removal of fuel from Dounreay. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is to publish a report about the proposed removal of its nuclear fuel from Dounreay and wants to hear the views of the public.
16/6/2011
A Step Closer For Integration Of Health & Social Work Services
Planning for Integration - development of a lead agency model in Highland for care and health services Highland Councillors and the NHS Highland Board will be asked next week to press ahead with plans for the integration of health and social care services. The Scottish Government is looking to the Highlands to produce a model for care and support services for adults and children, that can influence developments across Scotland.14/6/2011
Highland Council Action plan To Support Marine Renewables
Actions set out to support marine renewable energy in North Highland The Highland Council has published a 10-point Action Plan which it is developing with key partners, to help plan for the growth of the marine renewable energy industry in North Highland. This follows on from Onshore Visioning workshops held at the Castle of Mey in August 2010 and February 2011 to which a wide range of people and organisations were invited.13/6/2011
Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Latest Update
Week commencing 6th June: Energy: Meygen, the company behind the proposed 400MW tidal energy site between Stroma and the Caithness coast, has begun its consenting phase of work. I met with Meygen's Environment & Consents Manager, who has been helped this week by colleagues at DSRL to circulate information on the company's forthcoming public open days to gather comments on environmental impacts that might arise from the development.13/6/2011
Postal Services Bill agreed by Parliament
Government legislation to safeguard the future of Royal Mail and keep the Post Office in public ownership has today been agreed by both Houses of Parliament. Business Secretary Vince Cable said:"Today marks a significant milestone for Royal Mail.12/6/2011
Independent Candidate Wins Tain And Easter Ross By-election
Tain and Easter Ross by-election result �Detailed election results The five-cornered by-election for Tain and Easter Ross (Ward 8) on The Highland Council has resulted in a victory for Mrs Fiona Robertson, Independent. The by-election followed the death of SNP councillor Alan Torrance, 68, in March after a long illness.
12/6/2011
Council Urges Public Not To Feed Seagulls
The Highland Council is reminding members of the public not to feed seagulls as it re-launches its campaign to raise awareness of the problem of seagulls nesting in Highland urban areas. A guidance leaflet on seagull control is available on the Highland Council website at: www.highland.gov.uk/seagullcontrol and from Council Service Points, Libraries and Transport Environmental and Community Services offices.12/6/2011
Kessock Bridge Repairs Will Delay Journey Times 19 - 26 June
At peak times significant traffic delays are anticipated Major repairs are required to the north expansion joint on both carriageways of the Kessock Bridge and remedial works to the bridge deck surfacing. The works will start on Sunday 19th June 2011, for 8 days using a 24 hour contra flow working with a 30mph speed restriction.11/6/2011
Mey Market Spreads it's Wings
Following on from the launch of the new Mey Market, which is proving very popular with locals and visitors, stallholders have been invited to showcase their products at Ackergill Tower, when 'The World' cruise liner visits Wick next week. This is an opportunity to show the passengers what quality products are available locally and is a further boost to the Market in these early days.9/6/2011
MeyGen Tidal Energy Project Public Open Days
The MeyGen tidal energy project is a 400MW project in the early stages of development located in the Inner Sound, Pentland Firth. We are currently carrying out a consultation process in order to canvass opinion of which of the environmental impacts should be focussed upon in the Environmental Impact Assessment.
9/6/2011
Partnership lays "foundations for the future"
Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership (CNSRP) Business and community leaders heard an upbeat assessment of future prospects for the north as senior partners in Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership (CNSRP) met last week in Wick with members of the Partnership's Advisory Board to discuss current issues. Following the meeting, CNSRP Chairman Sir Anthony Cleaver said "This was a particularly good time for our joint meeting as we were able to reflect on the three-year plan we set out in 2007 and to look forward to our current plan for the period 2011-2014.9/6/2011
Next Generation Broadband for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is taking the first steps towards implementing a transformational project which will deliver access to superfast broadband for homes and businesses across the Highlands and Islands over the next few years. The agency, working in partnership on the project with the UK Government Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), the Scottish Government and local authorities, has launched a procurement process to appoint a suitably experienced partner to co-invest in the provision of Next Generation Broadband (NGB) services throughout the region.Our Social Media
