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31/3/2009
Seamless Transfer of Business Gateway to Highland Council
Today (1 April 2009) responsibility for providing business advice has transferred from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to local authorities. Advice will be provided through the Business Gateway service which already operates in the rest of Scotland In The Highland Council area it will be managed by the Council's enterprise trust, Highland Opportunity and will be the first point of access for information and advice on all services to business and social enterprises in the Highlands.
31/3/2009
Red Tape Cut To Help Disabled Home Owners
A nationwide scheme which helps disabled people carry out essential home adaptations has been enhanced. Changes arising from the implementation of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 will trigger a simpler and fairer system of financial help.31/3/2009
Fairways Of Wick To Become The Linen Cupboard
The Fairways name will soon be disappearing from 118 High Street in Wick. After over 28 years in business, Ernie Adams has leased the premises to dynamic new company The Linen Cupboard, which has its flagship store in Orkney.31/3/2009
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 1 April 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd, (April 1st) sold 810 store cattle and 23 OTM cattle at their annual show and sale, where all classes met a fantastic trade. Bullocks (482) averaged 186.6p and sold to 235.2p per kg for a pen of 253kg Luing crosses from No.31/3/2009
Good News for Highland Businesses
The Highland Council has secured match funding from the European Regional Development Fund to deliver a growth fund of �1.4m for new and established Highland businesses. The money will be administered by the Council's enterprise trust Highland Opportunity to part fund its Highland Business Growth Fund which provides support targeted at existing businesses operating in the priority sectors of Tourism and Culture, Energy, Food and Drink, Life and other Sciences and the Creative Industries, together with new start ups.30/3/2009
New Stroke Services Developed At Caithness General
Caithness General Hospital in Wick has developed new services for Stroke patients in the north and is one of the first Rural General Hospital's in Scotland to be offering these treatments. The first of these services, the Novel Rapid Access Neurovascular (TIA) service will start up at the hospital on Thursday 2nd April.30/3/2009
High Societies Community Website Goes Live
Clubs, groups, organisations and societies in the Highlands can now register on The Highland Council's new free community information website www.high-societies.org that was launched on Monday 30th March 2009 at Dingwall Library. Developed by the Council's library service, High-Societies is designed to signpost members of the public to essential contact information for not-for-profit organisations and to their existing websites where appropriate.
30/3/2009
Help For First Time Buyers
A �60 million scheme offering a route into home ownership for first time buyers starts today. The Open Market Shared Equity Pilot scheme is being expanded from 10 council areas to the whole of Scotland.30/3/2009
Doorstep Sellers In Highland Capital
Consumers warned "Be on your guard" by Highland Council Trading Standards Highland Council Trading Standards are asking members of the public to be vigilant following recent report about a double glazing doorstep selling firm operating in the Inverness area. On Friday, last week, Highland Council Trading Standards and Northern Constabulary visited a concerned consumer's home after receiving her call regarding selling practices of a double glazing firm.30/3/2009
Churches Highlight New Evidence On Problem Gambling
Today the Commons Delegated Legislative Committee will review Government proposals to double the stake and the prize money for pub gambling machines. For the first time ever, this would increase the levels of prize money available to casual gamblers to above the level of weekly benefits.30/3/2009
Spring Cleaning in the Highlands
Tomorrow (Wednesday 1st April) sees the launch of this years National Spring Clean month. This event, organised by Keep Scotland Beautiful, encourages groups of volunteers who have an interest in their locality to get out and undertake a spring clean.30/3/2009
Jim'll Fix It For Litter Picks
April is designated National Spring Clean month and The Highland Council is encouraging groups to take up a special offer and have pride in their area. Local Education and Enforcement Officer James Sanderson has offered to loan out equipment including litter pickers & gloves and provide bin bags for any residents, community groups or schools who wish to organise a litter clean up in their area.
30/3/2009
Enquiries Rise At Engineering Council UK
Enquiries Rise At Engineering Council UK as recession tightens job market. The Engineering Council UK (ECUK) has recently noticed a marked increase in the number of engineering professionals enquiring about registration for Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Engineering Technician (EngTech) status.28/3/2009
Sound Revision for Fort William Pupils Now Open To All
Lochaber High School and a local dyslexia charity have joined forces to create an on-line bank of audio revision materials for pupils. Believed to be a first for Scotland, this venture blends the latest technologies with traditional methods effectively delivering revision opportunities across the curriculum.25/3/2009
Council Offers Home Improvement Grants
The credit crunch may be biting but Highland Council has cash grants available to assist with home improvements. Home improvement and repairs grants are available to help people living in owner-occupied or privately rented housing to meet the costs of having their homes improved, repaired or adapted.25/3/2009
Calling all Early Birds - Discounted Tickets - Global Impact Conference
Calling all Early Birds - get your discounted tickets for this unique event - the Scotland's Global Impact conference. Organisers of the flagship Homecoming Scotland event, Scotland's Global Impact - how one small nation changed the world! Buaidh Chruinneil na h-Alba - mar a dh'atharraich aon d�thaich bheag an saoghal! are calling everyone interested in our nation's history to take advantage of the fantastic Early Bird discount announced today for this international conference celebrating Scotland's Year of Homecoming.
25/3/2009
LEADER Funds Start To Filter Through
Since the launch of the Highland LEADER Programme in excess of �400,000 of funding has already been allocated to 27 successful local projects and plans across the Highlands. Thanks to funding of �3,280 from both the Skye, and the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh LEADER Area Partnerships the Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations is now able to organise, deliver and evaluate a capacity building event aimed at benefiting community groups in Skye and Wester Ross.25/3/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts - Sale 25th March 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts, (March, 25th) sold 3,355 store lambs, breeding & feeding sheep. Lambs (1,706) averaged �52.60 and sold to �93 gross for Beltex crosses from Upperton, Glenurquhart.25/3/2009
Council Confirms Commitment to Develop Tourism In The Highlands
A new partnership agreement between The Highland Council and VisitScotland for 2009/10 could see the Council contributing up to �445,000 to be used to promote the Highlands as a top tourism destination. Last May Members agreed to support a review of the existing agreement with VisitScotland and although the final report will not be available until the end of the Month at last week's Planning, Environment and Development Committee the Council confirmed its commitment to develop Highland Tourism in partnership with the business sector, VisitScotland, EventScotland and HIE.24/3/2009
Structural Survey On Dounreay Castle As Deterioration Noted
Consulting engineers Cruden Associates are carrying out a structural survey of the 16th century Dounreay Castle. The castle, which forms part of the estate inherited by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, is in a ruinous condition.
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