News Archive
26/2/2022
UK Forces Arrive To Reinforce NATO's Eastern Flank
UK sea, land and air forces have arrived to reinforce NATO in the East in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Royal Navy ships, British Army troops, and Royal Air force fighters are arriving on new deployments in eastern Europe to bolster NATO's eastern front.
26/2/2022
European Local And Regional Governments Strongly Support Their Peers In Ukraine!
Council of European Municipalities and Regions European Section of United Cities and Local Governments. Highland Council supports the declaration.25/2/2022
Dounreay Foreshore Particle Latest Finds
Particles are fragments of irradiated nuclear fuel discharged to sea as a result of historic practices in reprocessing. Used fuel from the reactors on site and other research reactors in Britain and abroad was recycled in the site's reprocessing facilities.
25/2/2022
Xponorth Reveal Dates And First Speakers For 2022 Digital Conference
Registration is now open for XpoNorth's highly anticipated annual conference. 15th and16th June 2022 with the them of Story Telling.
25/2/2022
Community Asset Transfers Approved For Lochcarron And Dunbeath
Two Highland communities are to benefit from the decisions of The Highland Council's Communities and Place Committee today (23 February 2022) as community asset transfers have been approved for the Lochcarron and Dunbeath areas. Councillors agreed to the sale of the Lochcarron Playgroup Cabin for £1,000 to Lochcarron Leisure Centre subject to a statutory consultation with Council housing tenants in Lochcarron regarding the land upon which the cabin is located.25/2/2022
New Divorce Laws Will Come Into Force From 6 April 2022 In England
New online service for applying for a divorce available from 6 April 2022. Couples must apply under the current law by 31 March 2022 or wait for the changes to come into force.25/2/2022
HMRC Announce Closure Of The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
Final claims for the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme . The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will close on 17 March 2022.25/2/2022
Foreign Secretary Imposes UK's Most Punishing Sanctions To Inflict Maximum And Lasting Pain On Russia
Following the Prime Minister's announcement to the House of Commons, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has outlined in full punishing new sanctions that will devastate Russia's economy and target Putin's inner circle. Comprehensive sanctions covering Russian elites, companies and financial institutions announced following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.25/2/2022
Mass Covid Testing And Sequencing Is Unsustainable - Here's How Future Surveillance Can Be Done
Several European countries are drastically reducing the number of COVID tests performed. Sweden has already restricted free tests to healthcare staff, social care workers and clinically vulnerable people, and only if they are symptomatic.
25/2/2022
Hunting With Dogs Bill Introduced To Scottish Parliament
Protecting foxes, hares and other wild mammals from being chased and killed by packs of dogs is the purpose of the Scottish Government's new Hunting with Dogs Bill. The Bill will replace existing legislation in this area, making the law clearer and closing loopholes.25/2/2022
Scotrail Ticket Office Public Consultation Feedback
Commenting on the press release from Scotrail Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant said: "I submitted my opposition to these proposals and I'm disappointed to see Scotrail push forward with these plans with little change or reassurance to staff and customers. Scotrail is going to be returned to public ownership in a matter of weeks so I don't see this as anything more than a cost saving exercise.25/2/2022
New Plans To Protect People From Anonymous Trolls Online
Social media users will have more control over what they see online and who can interact with them as the government steps up the fight against anonymous trolls. New measures added to Online Safety Bill in fight against anonymous abusers.
25/2/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 25 February 2022
5,484 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 11 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.
25/2/2022
Everything Has Changed. We Are Now Living In A Wartime Economy And The Government Needs To Change Almost All Its Economic Policies To Suit That New Situation
A very important article by Richard Murphy of Tax Research to make everyone think carefully about finances going forward. Posted on February 25 2022 As the FT has noted this morning.: UK consumer confidence plunged in February and many measures of spending remained below pre-pandemic levels as surging living costs hit morale even before Russia invaded Ukraine.24/2/2022
Highland Council To Agree 3 Per Cent Council Tax Rise - Offset for Bands A to D
Highland council hold their Special Meeting on 3 March 2022 to agree the 202223 budget. A Council Tax increase of 3 per cent has been agreed with the main parties so it looks like a foregone conclusion to pass.
24/2/2022
Blue Badge Petition
Members of The Highland Council's Communities and Place Committee have agreed to keep the £20 administration charge for the reapplication of a Blue Badge until such time as the Scottish Government reviews its policy on the Blue Badge Scheme which local authorities administer on its behalf. Under The Highland Council’s Petitions Procedure, Councillors considered a petition that had been lodged with the Council seeking to abolish the administration charge for the reapplication of a Blue Badge.24/2/2022
Save And Borrow With Your Highland And Islands Based Credit Union - Hi-Scot
As the world begins to hesitantly open up, it's no surprise that the past two years have taught us the value of shopping local. But have you ever thought about banking local? "A credit union is rooted in the community, especially as it is owned by its members and not external shareholders," said David Mackay, General Manager of HI-Scot Credit Union.
24/2/2022
Response To Consultation On ‘National Litter And Flytipping Strategy'
Members of The Highland Council's Communities and Place Committee have endorsed a response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the National Litter and Flytipping Strategy. The response recognises the benefits that could be achieved by carrying out research to understand the influences on littering behaviour and supports a collaborative national anti-littering behaviour change campaign.24/2/2022
Actions For Attainment In Highland Schools
Collaborative engagement sessions are planned with Head Teachers to raise attainment and achievement in Highland primary schools. Education Chair, Cllr John Finlayson said: "Improving attainment and achievement is one of our priorities and while this is important, we must also recognise and celebrate the hard work that is currently being undertaken in our schools.24/2/2022
