News Archive
27/9/2021
More Tutors For Island Schools - Tuilleadh Oidichean Son Sgoiltean Eileanach
Project to support economic recovery. Freelance creative artists and musicians who have lost work due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit will tutor primary school children across Scotland's island communities.27/9/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 27 September 2021
2,069 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 23,553 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 9.5% of these were positive.27/9/2021
Government's Lily-livered Compromise Won't Scratch The Surface Of The EU Driver Problem
The delivery expert ParcelHero warns that the Government's decision to allow just 5,000 foreign drivers into the UK is a compromise that has infuriated Brexiteers while doing nothing to plug the shortfall of 100,000 drivers. The Government's faint-hearted decision to grant just 5,000 temporary UK visas to foreign lorry drivers will do more harm than good, warns the home delivery expert ParcelHero.
27/9/2021
Government Schemes Ending On 30 September or shortly after
The Furlough scheme ends on 30 September 2021 despite many requests for extensions. Claims for September must be submitted by 14 October 2021 and any amendments must be made by 28 October 2021.26/9/2021
More Support To Help People To Become HGV Drivers Among Package Of Government Measures To Ease Risk Of Shortages
Government taking action to tackle the shortage of HGV drivers. Up to 4,000 people will be trained as new HGV drivers to help tackle skills shortages and support more people to launch careers within the logistics sector.
26/9/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 26 September 2021
2,556 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 30,652 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 8.9% of these were positive.26/9/2021
Script Reading With Wick Players Monday 27 September
Interested? Check the poster..
26/9/2021
Maps Charts and Plans - Castletown Heritage Centre
The new exhibition and people have very kindly brought in wonderful maps and books for us to borrow and display, so we are ready to open up on Sunday 26th September. Sunday is also our day for the Highland Archaeology Festival Open Doors Day, so we are hoping we will have lots of visitors.
25/9/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Vaccine Certification Update
Update on plans for introducing a COVID-19 vaccine certification scheme, including how the scheme will operate. On 8 September 2021 we published a paper setting out proposals for a covid vaccine certification scheme..25/9/2021
Call for climate stories at Highland Climate Change Conference
The Highland Climate Change Conference is taking place on Thursday 21 and Friday 21 October 2021. Chair of Highland Council's Climate Change Working Group, Cllr Trish Robertson, said: "The conference is a fantastic opportunity to bring people together from across and beyond Highland to discuss the climate and ecological emergency.25/9/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 25 September 2021
3,261 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 40,397 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 8.8% of these were positive.25/9/2021
Security Needed For EU Citizens - Scottish Government Writes To UK Government
The question is should UK taxpayers support benefits to people who did not apply for UK citizenship? Scottish Government thinks so according to a letter sent. EU citizens who did not apply to settle will no longer have entitlement to a range of support.24/9/2021
Internal Audit Reports Demonstrating Diligent Work Within The Council Praised By Audit And Scrutiny Members
Members of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee (which took place yesterday, Thursday 23 September) were presented with a report outlining the areas of work which have been undertaken by Highland Council's Internal Audit section since the Committee’s previous meeting during June 2021. Of the five audit reports considered, three were given the audit opinions of significant assurance or full assurance.24/9/2021
Online Programme Puts Community Leaders At Heart Of Destination Development
Community representatives from across Scotland are taking part in an online programme to help shape the future of local tourism destination management. The three-month online Communities Leading in Tourism course, which starts on Tuesday 28 September 2021, is designed to boost tourism sector expertise and destination leadership skills.24/9/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 24 September 2021
3,667 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 46,217 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 8.5% of these were positive.24/9/2021
State Of The Epidemic In Scotland - 24th September 2021
Background This report summarises the current situation on the Covid-19 epidemic in Scotland. It brings together the different sources of evidence and data about the epidemic in Scotland at this point in time, why we are at that place, and what is likely to happen next.24/9/2021
International Travel Testing Updated
Testing for inbound international travel is to be eased and will align with the UK following consideration of the logistical, health and economic implications, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport Michael Matheson has said. Pre-departure tests for fully vaccinated travellers will be removed.24/9/2021
All Tips To Go To Staff Under Government Plans To Enhance Rights Of 2 Million Workers
Government unveils plans to overhaul tipping practices, helping around 2 million people top up their income. Government to tackle shameful tipping practices and ensure all tips go to workers.24/9/2021
Tech Jobs Increase In Edinburgh And Glasgow As Sector Thrives
Figures show Scotland's digital sector is booming, with tech roles increasing by over 25% in Edinburgh and Glasgow. A new report on opportunities in the UK's fast-growing tech sector shows Scotland is a hotspot.
24/9/2021
