Glasgow to move to Level 2 and Scotland remains on the right track. As the vaccination programme advances through age groups some restrictions are to be eased sooner in areas where case rates and prevalence of coronavirus (COVID-19) allow.
Revised burial grounds and crematorium management rules are to come into place from 1 June 2021 for the next 10 years. Following a public consultation that took place in February and March this year, Members of The Highland Council's Communities and Place Committee have approved the revised management rules.
Over 150,000 workers now employed. Staffing levels in Scotland's NHS have reached a record high after an increase of almost 9,000.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (June, 1st) sold 9 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (3) averaged 235.1p (+7.9p) and sold to 239.0p per kg and £1,505.70 gross.
Access to support the day it is asked for. New standards for treatment for drug users will ensure everyone has access to the support which works best for them.
The Highland Council has published the main construction contract for the Inverness Castle transformation on the procurement website Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). The contract signals the next stage in the transformation of Inverness Castle to become a tourism gateway for the Highlands.
This fund is now open for applications. Note that the closing date is different for each tier.
To find the latest information on business support in Scotland and see the latest additions and amendments go HERE .
138 Fixed Penalty Notices in 7 Days to 26 May 2021 - 11 Arrests. Information on the use of new police powers designed to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our communities is available.
Get potential symptoms checked early by your GP. https://www.getcheckedearly.org/lung-cancer A bold Detect Cancer Early (DCE) campaign is encouraging people to contact their GP if they have a new or different persistent cough or unusual breathlessness for three weeks or more in an effort to return to pre-pandemic cancer detection levels.
490 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 12,353 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 4.2% of these were positive.
IMPACT30 is a fully funded business growth programme, offering bespoke support from industry specialists. The deadline for the next round of applications is 21 June.
Virtual taster sessions are arranged for 24 June and 28 July for Pathfinder Accelerator, which is a six-month programme designed to help participants build a company or launch a new product saving time and money. Developed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the programme provides fast-track training and mentoring and will be delivered completely online.
Dominic Cummings revelations might seem bad enough but follow the money to some of the huge scandals of PPE contracts. The Good Law Project a charity funded by many donations has taken the government to court to reveal the scandals.
583 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 24,532 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 2.5% of these were positive.
New £3 million fund to help industry rebuild. Tourism organisations will be able to apply for funding to promote key visitor destinations in a responsible and sustainable way, helping the sector to recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
A new UK Offshore Energy Workforce Transferability Review by RGU highlights that the offshore energy workforce mix will change significantly in the next 10 years, with roles in decarbonised energies projected to increase from 20% to 65% of all jobs in the offshore energy sector (oil & gas, offshore wind, carbon capture utilisation and storage and hydrogen). The Review also indicates that over 90% of the UK's oil and gas workforce have medium to high skills transferability and are well positioned to work in adjacent energy sectors.
Applications can be made for a share of £18 million. Four separate funds - worth a total of £18 million - to support improvements to drugs services are open for applications.
Robert Gordon's University is leading a £294,000 study to understand the impact of the longer-term effects of COVID-19 on the lived experiences, health, and wellbeing of NHS workers in Scotland. Funded by the Scottish Government's Chief Scientist Office, this study will explore the effects of COVID-19 on the personal and working lives of NHS staff; their self-management strategies, use of healthcare resources, and seek to uncover any unmet health care needs.
Glasgow will move to Level 2 from next weekend as long as key indicators remain stable or fall. In line with the recommendation of the National Incident Management Team (NIMT), the First Minister said there are signs that the situation is stabilising in the postcodes at the heart of the initial outbreak and across the city generally, and that, if that trend continues, the city can move to Level 2 from 00:01 on Saturday 5 June.
