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18/12/2011New Classes at the Pulteney Centre, Wick
Pulteneytown People's Project in Wick will be opening the doors to its new community Centre, Pulteney Centre, at the end of January and promises to bring a huge variety of new classes to the town. Pulteney Centre will be the first of its kind in Wick, offering a comprehensive collection of groups and educational classes all housed under the one roof.17/12/2011
Lloyds TSB Enterprise Awards
Starting and running your own business shows drive, dedication, and commitment - to say nothing of the ability to put plans into action. By seeking out the best student and graduate entrepreneurial talent across the country, the Lloyds TSB Enterprise Awards provide recognition for the great businesses of tomorrow.17/12/2011
Turbine Dry Run - Dunmaglass Wind Farm
On Tuesday 20 December 2011, RES will be undertaking a wind turbine dry run for Dunmaglass Wind Farm. A specialist haulage contractor, Collett, will drive the route using a specially modified collapsible vehicle.16/12/2011
Highland welcomes cities' growth plan
The Highland Council has welcomed the creation of a �5 million Cities Investment Fund to support a Scottish Cities Alliance. Senior council representatives were present in Edinburgh when Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy, Nicola Sturgeon, announced that initiative, which will see leaders of Scotland's local authorities team up in a new economic partnership to attract investment, create jobs and help Scotland's cities compete more successfully on the international stage.16/12/2011
Regeneration Partnership - News and Updates
Week commencing 12th December: Energy: I met this week with Trudy Morris (Caithness Chamber), Ian Couper (Energy North), Jacquie Black (ERI) and Keith Muir (HIE) to discuss a possible follow-up event to the supply chain event these two membership organisations held in North Highland College last spring. As previously reported UHI is staging an international conference in Orkney next May, and following discussion with the event organiser for that Conference it was agreed that an event could be run on the final day of the Conference offering local/ regional companies the chance to talk directly to a broadly academic audience which is involved in key research and development activities in the marine renewables sector.14/12/2011
Integration of Health and Social Care
Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon today set out the Scottish Government's plan to integrate adult health and social care. The moves aim to improve the quality and consistency of care for older people and put an end to the 'cost-shunting' between the NHS and local authorities that too often ends up with older people being delayed in hospital longer than they should be and not getting the best standards of care.14/12/2011
More Community Councils Formed
Two elections confirmed as 16 more Community Councils formed. Elections will be held in two Highland Community Councils following a second round of elections and a further 14 Community Councils attracted sufficient nominations to reform.14/12/2011
Northern Constabulary Drink Drive Campaign
Police thank the public for their support after week one of the festive drink drive campaign Public concern over those who drink and drive has again been highlighted after week one of the national ACPOS Festive Safety Campaign. Seven people were caught drink driving by Northern Constabulary during the first week of the campaign, four of whom were detected as a direct result of information supplied by the public.14/12/2011
Disney Fun Day - Tesco Thurso
Friday 16th December 9.00am - 4.00pm In Aid of Alzheimers Scotland All your favourite Disney Characters Get your photos take with Mickey and Minnie Home Bake Stall Disney Disco Disney Character Helium Balloons Face Painting Rafgflwe with star prize of Nintendo Wii - other prizes including blue ray player and Disney dvd's Hope to see you there. .11/12/2011
Meygen Tidal Energy Project - Map
This map shows the area of the first phase of 86 turbines and the lines for the cables. For more about the project and MeyGen got to www.meygen.com.
11/12/2011
Meygen Tidal Project - Navigation & Fisheries
Information from the Meygen materials supplied at the public meetings in December 2011. The full pubicatiosn are online at www.meygen.com.
11/12/2011
Meygen Driving Forward With Pentland Energy Project
One of the first companies to get going with their plans to extract the huge energy potential form the Pentland Firth is Meygen. Their plans were unveiled to Caithness people at Mey Hall a few days ago.
Caithness Pork Ready For Christmas
The Caithness Pork Meat Box. A box of fresh Pork from our free range rare breed pigs.
10/12/2011
Regeneration Partnership Latest Update
5th December 2011 Energy: Meygen, the leaseholders of the "Inner Sound" tidal site in the Pentland Firth, held two public information days this week to update on key issues such as project timescale, environmental surveys, the potential locations and scale of expected onshore works and the technical solution for exporting power to the grid. Nearly 100 people attended over the two days, and heard that Meygen will be submitting its Environmental Statement to consenting authorities in the New Year for a Phase 1 of up to 86 turbines, each of which will be separately connected to the grid.10/12/2011
More Community Councils Finally Get Formed
16 of the 19 CCs that had gone into abeyance will be able to continue. 12 Community Councils received sufficient nominations to form a Community Council ie they attracted half or more than their maximum entitlement (7-13).10/12/2011
Roads Report 10 December 2011 - 0600
Below is a list of the roads currently closed in the Highlands and Islands: Mainland A890 Strome Ferry between A87 Junction and Strathcarron B9007 Carrbridge - Ferness C38 Cairngorm Ski road A82 at Corran Ferry Beallach Na Ba (Applecross to Tornacross) Other routes are affected by snow, ice or surface water and drivers are urged to take extra care. The Traffic Scotland website is an excellent resource for up to date information about trunk roads www.trafficscotland.org or phone 0800 028 1414..9/12/2011
Advice To The Public From Police Re Roads etc
NORTHERN Constabulary are asking members of the public to continue to exercise caution on the roads during today. Whilst conditions have improved across the Western Isles and the Highlands many roads are still affected by fallen trees and surface water.9/12/2011
Redesign Of Health Services In West Caithness
Around 50 people this week attended an open drop-in event on the redesign of health services in West Caithness. NHS Highland is currently re-evaluating a number of possible options for changes to health services in West Caithness, including changes to some services which are delivered on the Dunbar Hospital site, as well services provided in the community.9/12/2011
Northern Constabulary Road report - 0600hrs - 9/12/11
The Orkney Islands have experienced severe weather conditions which has caused widespread damage and local flooding has caused travel problems. The Weyland Bay road.8/12/2011
Hi-Scot Credit Union say NO to High Cost Credit
HI-Scot Credit Union are launching a campaign across the Highlands and Islands so that people are more aware of the cost of borrowing. The warning follows a revelation that some High Street banks charge more than 800,000% APR for unauthorised overdrafts.Our Social Media
