The Prime Minister launches independent review into transport connections across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, led by Sir Peter Hendy CBE. Faster road and rail links to Scotland, upgrades to Welsh railways and new connections between Great Britain and Northern Ireland are among the range of potential projects to be considered in first of a kind study into improving transport infrastructure across the United Kingdom, launched by the Prime Minister today.
The Highland Council is pleased to announce that from Saturday 3 October the majority of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) across the region will see their opening hours extended to include a Saturday or Sunday for members of the public to dispose of their household waste. The HWRC in Kingussie and Grantown, which have been temporarily closed until now, will also be re-opened on Saturdays only from 3 October 2020.
A nationwide voluntary survey of education staff in schools or Early Learning & Childcare settings will help identify whether those tested are likely to have had coronavirus (COVID-19). The COVID-19 Antibody Survey in education Staff (CASS) will help identify the proportion of people working in an education setting who have had COVID-19 by testing for antibodies in their blood.
Councillors have agreed a cautious and prudent approach to the Highland Council's Revenue Budget for 2020/21. Depute Leader Cllr Alasdair Christie said: "We know how hard these past 6 months have been for individuals, groups, schools, care providers and businesses.
With evidence mounting that insect populations are declining, farmers are being encouraged to act now to save these vitally important species. While some can be classified as pests, many - including earthworms, bumblebees and spiders - play a crucial role in breaking down organic matter, pollinating crops or providing a crucial first line of defence against more harmful species.
Azores and Madeira exempt from quarantine requirements. Travellers arriving in Scotland from Poland and the Caribbean islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba must quarantine on arrival.
A new blog at the International Monetary Fund. By Kristalina Georgieva, Ceyla Pazarbasioglu, and Rhoda Weeks-Brown.
As unemployment rates continue to rise, many tradespeople may consider turning to entrepreneurship for the benefits of being their own boss at an uncertain time. Although this means more flexibility and independence, it also comes with risks, as new business owners need to spend £33,975.34, on average, when embarking on a new venture.
National network to ensure long-term recovery. People who have been hospitalised with coronavirus (COVID-19) will have access to a new national peer support network to help their recovery and rehabilitation.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 2nd) sold 6,418 store lambs & feeding sheep. Lambs (6,212) averaged £59.97 (up £13.02 on the year) and sold to £115 for a pair of Blue Texels from Smallburn Farms, Duffus.
Giles Henry at Oakwood Mill, Scottish Borders Shifting cows and calves into a high clover sward. We also see the grass left behind from the previous shift (the residual) with dung patches starting to show but a plan to deal with them.
Understanding your carbon to nitrogen ration can affect your soil health, in fact it can influence nutrient cycling, residue decomposition and soil protection. To understand more, watch the video above from the Angus Soil and Nutrient Network Farm.
Further information has been published today on how businesses can claim the government's Job Retention Bonus, with millions set to benefit from the £9 billion package. the Job Retention Bonus, worth up to £9 billion is set to support millions of employers who have kept on furloughed workers.
Port Infrastructure - What's This all about? Brexit Looms Larger as each day passes. The government is ramping up its preparations for the end of the transition period with the launch of a £200 million fund for ports to build new facilities.
Ashley Ann business has grown substantially over the last 30 years and shows no signs of slowing down even in the pandemic. Manufacturing goes on with the housing market being very buoyant and demand for kitchens bathrooms and bedrooms part of it.
ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) invites you to participate in its Public Consultation on the draft proposals for the Hollandmey Renewable Energy Development (Hollandmey RED). SPR is proposing to develop Hollandmey RED, situated approximately 8 km south-west of John o'Groats and 16 km east of Thurso within the north-eastern part of the Caithness area of the Highlands.
Historic construction work is set to begin this week to maintain the only remaining east coast car ferry in the UK. For centuries ferries across the firths of the east coast of Scotland were integral to the national transport network.
At yesterday's (30 September2020) meeting of the Council's Education Committee, Members agreed on the approach to the distribution of Counselling funding, and on the approach to use additional funding to support Education Recovery through additional teaching resource and digital inclusion for the financial year 2020/2021. Chair of the Education Committee, Councillor John Finlayson, said: "It is great that Members have agreed our approach to utilise the monies we have received from funding streams to support our young people and our education recovery.
Secondary schools in Highland saw a significant improvement in attainment results in S4, S5 and S6 SQA results in August 2020. Chair of the Education Committee, Councillor John Finlayson, said: "I wish to congratulate our young people, their families and our school staff across Highland for the significant improvement trends in attainment in S4, S5 and S6 year groups.
The Scottish Government has approved an increase to grant funding for energy efficiency measures for eligible properties in the following Highland rural towns: Aviemore Carrbridge Fort William Grantown area Tain Thurso Wick As a result of this decision the deadline to register interest in the Highlands Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme has been extended to the 16th October 2020. The scheme is funded by Scottish Government and Energy Company Obligation funding.