News Archive
9/3/2021
Coronavirus Covid-19 Daily Data For Scotland - 9 March 2021
466 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 16,342 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 3.3% of these were positive.9/3/2021
NHS Highland Bullying - Time is running out to make a claim - 31 March 2021
The registration deadline for NHS Highland Healing Process has been extended to 31 March 2021. The Healing Process is an independent service developed by NHS Highland in partnership with whistle blowers, colleagues and other stakeholders, with Scottish Government funding, to help individuals who have suffered from historical bullying and harassment while working for the health board in Highland and Argyll & Bute.9/3/2021
Transport Secretary Confirms Scotland Is Working With Uk Government To Develop A Covid Passport
Transport Secretary confirms Scotland is working with UK Government to develop a Covid passport using NHS data - but it's lagging behind, says Highlands & Islands Labour MSP David Stewart. The Scottish Government is engaging with the UK government on a four-nations approach to develop a Covid passport.9/3/2021
Highland Council Says Illegal Fly-tipping Is Costing The Tax Payer And Urges People To Report It
Highland Council has said that illegal fly-tipping is costing the region's taxpayers thousands and is encouraging people to report anyone they see doing it. Council operatives were alerted to an incident of fly-tipping at the Attadale Estate on the A890 at Strathcarron, where 153 tyres were dumped at the side of the road.
9/3/2021
Funding Devolution - The Barnett Formula In Theory And Practice
The Institute for Government article Since March 2020 an extra £19 billion has been sent from the UK Treasury to the three devolved nations to tackle Covid. A total of £9.7bn more has gone to Scotland, £5.85bn to Wales and £3.3bn for Northern Ireland.
9/3/2021
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 9 March 2021
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March, 9th) sold 14 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (2) averaged 211.4p (N/C) and sold to 219.0p per kg and £1,424.75 gross.9/3/2021
Parents Updated Today On Next Phase Of Highland Pupils Return
A letter has been distributed today to update parents and carers on the next phase of the re-opening of schools in Highland. The Scottish Government announced last week that more pupils are to return to school (external link) from Monday 15 March.9/3/2021
Over £90 Million Government Funding To Power Green Technologies
The government has launched 3 new innovation challenges across key areas of the green energy sector including energy storage technology, floating offshore wind and biomass production. UK government to drive forward next generation green technologies with over £90 million funding, as part of the government's £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio.
9/3/2021
Increased Support For Fishing And Shellfish Businesses - Updated 9 March 2021
Expanded Seafood Response Fund for the UK's seafood and aquaculture sectors. The Government has announced enhanced financial support for the seafood industry with cash grants for seafood and aquaculture businesses across the UK.
9/3/2021
Farmer Funding Ahead Of Target
More than 95% of Basic Payment Support, Greening and Young Farmer payments have been made, four months ahead of regulatory requirement. Welcoming the progress, Mr Ewing said: "Scotland's farming community has worked hard, putting in long hours and days throughout lockdown to keep food on our plates.9/3/2021
Use The Power Of The Pub To Level Up, Localis Report Urges
Failure to support the nation's pubs return from lockdown risks imperilling the government's levelling up agenda for economic and social renewal, the think-tank Localis has warned today. In a report issued today entitled ‘The Power of Pubs - protecting social infrastructure and laying the groundwork for levelling up' Localis argued it was vital that the lockdown roadmap is not allowed to slip back further for pubs, and that the commitment to end all trading restrictions by 21 June must be delivered to return all pubs to viable trading.
9/3/2021
Inverness Highland Games 2021 Cancelled
The organisers of the annual Inverness Highland Games confirmed today that they have decided to cancel the event in 2021. The Inverness Highland Games committee said that the ongoing uncertainty around what COVID restrictions might be in place by the date of the event left them with no choice but to cancel this year.8/3/2021
Royal Mail Scam Text Message Alert
The Highland Council Trading Standards team have been alerted to a smishing scam that is currently targeting Highland residents. The scam involves a text message claiming to be from Royal Mail advising the recipient that they are holding a piece of mail due to unpaid postage.8/3/2021
Public's views sought on the future economy of the Inner Moray Firth
At a critical time for the Highland economy views are being sought on a range of options for how the Council can assist the local economy to respond, recover, progress and transition. The immediate impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, the potential major changes resulting from Brexit, and the need to respond to the Climate and Ecological Emergency are at the forefront of the review of the Inner Moray Firth Local Development Plan which offers a chance to set out a collective medium to long term vision for the area's economy.
8/3/2021
Covid Outbreak At Ward 2c In Raigmore Hospital
On Saturday 6 March visiting and admissions to Raigmore Hospital Ward 2c was suspended due to a Covid outbreak. Ward 2C at Raigmore Hospital is closed to new admissions and visiting following the detection of a very small number of cases of Covid-19.8/3/2021
Rhoda Grant MSP Highlights B&B support
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has welcomed the expansion of funding for B&B and guest house owners and self-catering businesses but believes the Scottish Government should "hang its head in shame" over its handling of the process. It follows the government's announcement that the support net has been widened, however Mrs Grant understands that there is only a seven day window to apply for this fund.8/3/2021
New Immigration Rules Provide Boost For Scottish Fishing Industry
The Scottish fishing industry has received a major boost as new immigration rules make it easier to recruit skilled deckhands from abroad. The Home Office has accepted the Migration Advisory Committee recommendation that deckhands on large fishing vessels, with three or more years of experience using their skills, should be included in the list of occupations eligible for Skilled Worker visas.8/3/2021
Getting Over Covid Speech By Andrew Bailey, Governor Of The Bank Of England
On Monday 8th March 2021 Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England talks about the post-Covid future as the economy recovers from the pandemic. He examines the nature of the shock to the economy and looks at how it may change the way people work and shop.
8/3/2021
Forres Firm Looks To Employee Ownership
A solar energy manufacturer in Forres, Moray is to continue its expansion in a move that will increase turnover, create jobs and take the next steps towards employee ownership. AES Solar has secured up to £50,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
8/3/2021
