Members of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee heard today that great progress is being made on Highland Roads Recovery. The Committee also agreed the proposed distribution of an additional £9m capital allocation for infrastructure improvements from Phases 2 and 3 of the Health and Prosperity Strategy.
E10 petrol to be introduced at pumps up and down the country as the UK accelerates towards a greener transport future greener fuel grade could cut transport emissions equivalent to 350,000 fewer cars on the road introduction of E10 will boost job opportunities in the north east as biofuel plant reopens - securing up to 100 jobs as we build back better and greener Motorists across the UK are set to shift to a greener fuel with the introduction of E10 at petrol stations in September 2021. Check if your vehicle can run on E10 petrol Check online if your car, van, motorcycle or moped can use E10 petrol.
New proposals to keep people safe and prevent closure. Coronavirus vaccination certificates will be required to enter certain events and higher risk venues, such as nightclubs, music festivals and some football grounds, if Parliament backs the move in a vote planned for next week.
Work is underway across the whole of Government to ensure the Afghans who stood side by side with us in conflict, their families and those at highest risk who have been evacuated, are supported as they now rebuild their lives in the UK. The plans, dubbed ‘Operation Warm Welcome', will be overseen by Victoria Atkins as the new Minister for Afghan Resettlement.
Highland Council's £480K investment in the Recovery, Improvement and Transformation Fund to support the local authority’s transition to net zero emissions is progressing well. Members of Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee were today (1 September 2021) provided with an update on the progress being made by the Climate Change and Energy Team.
6,170 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 57,279 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 11.5% of these were positive.
Shop Price deflation eased to 0.8% year-on-year in August compared to July's decrease of 1.2%. This is a slower rate of decline than the 12- and 6-month average price decreases of 1.5% and 1.2%, respectively.
The monthly economic brief provides a summary of latest key economic statistics, forecasts and analysis on the Scottish economy. Consumption Consumer sentiment continues to strengthen and is positive for the second consecutive month.
If you're due to file accounts with Companies House by the end of September, use our online services where possible and allow plenty of time before your deadline. September is always a busy time with many companies due to file accounts with Companies House before the end of the month.
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has again written to the Transport Minister Graeme Dey demanding Scottish Government address the urgent issues facing Scotland's Ferry Fleet. Following CalMac's announcement that it had been forced to amend timetables as the MV Hebrides was from the rotation for urgent repairs, it became clear that some communities were facing loss of their ferry service for days.
East Caithness Community Facility (ECCF) will be reopening on Saturdays from this weekend, High Life Highland (HLH) has revealed. From Saturday (September 4) the Newton Road, Wick facility will be open from 10am until 12.30pm for public swimming and until 1.30pm for gym goers.
6,029* new cases of COVID-19 reported. 43,512 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 14.9% of these were positive.
A Lewis man who recently moved to Shetland has been awarded funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to help make kite energy a reality. Rod Read set up his company, Windswept and Interesting Ltd in 2012 when he started developing kite turbines.
New legislation comes into force from 1 September 2021 which will affect people who run certain activities in the Highlands concerned with animals. Current active licences for existing dog breeders and pet shops will continue until their expiry date when they are required to obtain a licence under the new legislation.
New Child poverty benefit pays out £17.6 million to families in need. More than 108,000 children have benefited from the Scottish Government's new Scottish Child Payment according to the latest official statistics.
Options for Scotland's future approach to assessment and qualifications have been published. Renowned Professor Gordon Stobart, who was appointed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), considered approaches taken around the world as part of his work.
Further funding has been announced to provide short-term care for acutely unwell patients in their own homes. An additional £2.6 million has been shared between ten health boards so they can continue to develop Hospital at Home services to avoid admissions to hospital.
A letter has been sent to parents and guardians of pupils in S1 and S3 at Wick High School on Friday 27th August 2021. Dear Parent or Guardian, We have identified a possible case of COVID-19 in a pupil in your child's year group.
3,893* new cases of COVID-19 reported. 29,281 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 14.1% of these were positive.
Organisations with ten or more employees can now sign up for asymptomatic workplace testing as part of an enhanced drive to identify emerging coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and break chains of transmission. Third sector organisations with ten or more employees (which can include formal volunteers) can now sign up for asymptomatic workplace testing.
