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Highland Council Supporting Challenge Poverty Week 7 - 13 October 2019

The Highland Council is supporting this year's Challenge Poverty Week, which runs from 7-13 October 2019.   The Scotland-wide campaign led by the Poverty Alliance is designed to raise awareness that poverty exists in Scotland and restricts people's ability to take part in society.  

Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 7 October 2019

PORTREE, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 7th) sold 2,887 store sheep of all classes.   Lambs (1,280) sold to £64 gross for Crosses from 15 Glenconon, Uig.  

What's Happening To The Scottish Block Grant In 2020/21?

Fraser of Allender 2 October 2019.   Last month's UK Spending Round announced increases in UK Government resource spending of 4.1% in real terms next year.  

CA)P Loans Underway

Loans providing financial support to farmers in advance of Brexit will arrive in bank accounts from 4 October.   Under the National Basic Payment Support Scheme, more than 13,450 eligible farmers will receive up to 95% of their Basic Payment Scheme 2019 payments - an increase of 5% on previous years - totalling £327.17 million.  

Blasting At Berriedale Braes - Change Of Date

Blast Notification: (CHANGE OF DATE) 8th and 15th October 2019 RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd has been progressing the construction of the road alignment works on the A9 at Berriedale Braes on behalf of Transport Scotland.   Further to the previous notice, our recent blast on the 24th September was more successful than anticipated.  

Council leader welcomes funding for coastal communities across Highland

The Highland Council has welcomed the announcement that it is to receive nearly £1.3m from the Scottish Crown Estate out of a total of £7.5m which was the net revenue from the marine assets in the 0-12 nautical mile zone for the year 2017-2018.  Following the recent devolution of the management of the Crown Estate, this is the first year under these new arrangements which will enable coastal local authorities to fund coastal community benefit across the region.  

Hi-scot Credit Union Taking Part In Worldwide Celebrations

In October HI-Scot, the credit union for the Highlands and Islands, will take part in a worldwide celebration of credit unions.   Thursday 17th October is International Credit Union Day 2019, a day which highlights the history and achievements of the movement, as well as raising the profile of the work of credit unions in local communities, reflected in this year's theme: 'Local Service, Global Reach.' "HI-Scot has been working across the Highlands and Islands for thirteen years and, in 2019, we have over three thousand members," said HI-Scot General Manager, David Mackay, "In that time we have approved over four thousand loans.  

Could you help shape the future of Wick High Street?

Wickers are being given the chance to help transform their High Street into a more vibrant, accessible and a welcoming place for everyone to spend time in, as part of the Town Centre Regeneration.   The Wick Street Design project is being delivered by Sustrans Scotland in partnership with The Highland Council, Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council and Local Councillors.  

Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 30 September 2019

LOCHMADDY, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 30th) sold 2,654 store sheep of all classes.   Lambs (1,591) sold to £69 per head for a pair of Texel crosses from 5 Peninerine, Lochboisdale.  

Businesses Invited To Apply For £30 Million Low Carbon Fund

A £30 million fund to create low-carbon heating infrastructure is open for applications.  The Scottish Low Carbon Heat Funding initiative is making the money available to businesses and organisations for innovative solutions to heat buildings.