News Archive
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
Your Top 5 Questions On Energy Prices Answered
Questions and answers I'm worried there's not enough gas?. You don’t need to be.23/9/2021
Millions To Be Empowered By Government Plans To Strengthen Day One Employment Rights And Increase Productivity Of Businesses
Government announces plans to make the right to request flexible working a day one right, as well as new entitlements for unpaid carers. British workers to get more choice over when and where they work, under new proposals to make the right to request flexible working a day one entitlement.23/9/2021
Wick High School Begins LGBT Charter
Wick High has taken a progressive step towards LGBTQIA+ awareness and inclusion by beginning their LGBT Youth Scotland School Charter Award. The LGBT Charter is a programme that supports schools in developing policies and undertaking training to ensure that their school is being as inclusive as possible.
23/9/2021
Milestone For Equality In Schools
Roll-out of LGBT inclusive education. Scotland has become the first country in the world to embed lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) inclusive education across the school curriculum.23/9/2021
Work-life Balance: What Really Makes Us Happy Might Surprise You
Finding the right work-life balance is by no means a new issue in our society. But the tension between the two has been heightened by the pandemic, with workers increasingly dwelling over the nature of their work, its meaning and purpose, and how these affect their quality of life.
23/9/2021
