Officers from Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will be attending Highland Council Ward Forum Meetings over the coming weeks. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the local meetings and have their chance to comment on the priorities for community safety in their community.
For all those interested in developing the tourism opportunities in Caithness and Sutherland we invite you to celebrate the launch of Venture North with an evening of entertainment and networking. Where: Mackays Hotel, Wick When: 7pm Thursday 4th December 2014 Find out how far Venture North has come since it's inception in 2013 and how you can join our co-operative to help us pave the way for for tourism in Caithness and Sutherland.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (December, 4th) sold 1,507 store sheep. Lambs (941) averaged £52.54 and sold to £83 gross for Beltex crosses from Lower Geanies, Fearn.
Proposal to end collections on February 1. A proposal to end the collection of Poll Tax debts from February 1 next year is contained within the Community Charge Debt (Scotland) Bill, which is published today.
CHANGES to a number of Polling Districts and Polling Places in the Highlands were agreed today at the meeting of the Community Safety, Public Engagement and Equalities Committee. The Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places in Highland commenced in November 2013, in line with duties under the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013.
Fisheries Secretary confirms support for research. Four fisheries projects that aim to improve our understanding of inshore fish stocks and reduce unwanted catches will receive almost £160,000 in funding.
Minister hails completion of ‘most complex ever' underwater engineering feat. Digital Scotland is celebrating the completion of a once-in-a-generation subsea telecoms project which brings faster fibre broadband another step closer for many of Scotland’s most remote communities.
Rural communities will receive help to own their own homes. People in rural communities will receive help to get onto the property ladder through a £3 million boost to the Rural Rent to Buy Scheme.
DFM: UK Government takes lead from first tax system designed by Scottish Government. Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary John Swinney has responded to the Chancellor's announcement on stamp duty saying, ‘imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.’ The Scottish Government had already pledged to reform the UK Stamp Duty Land Tax and replace it with a Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, coming into force in April 2015.
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One-stop portal for money advice services launched. A new Financial Health Service offering a one-stop-shop for money advice services has been launched by Business Minister Fergus Ewing.
The Office of the Nuclear Regulator (ONR) has served Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) with an Improvement Notice as a result of a fire at the sodium tank farm of the Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) in October 2014. The fire took place early hours of the morning on 7 October 2014 and has been widely publicised to local stakeholders by DSRL.
All contractor staff working at the Scottish Parliament will be guaranteed a Living Wage, Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick announced today. All directly employed Parliamentary staff are already paid at a level above the Living Wage rate and today's announcement extends the Living Wage guarantee to their colleagues who are employed through contractors.
Future of Land Reform in Scotland. Making sure people know who owns land in Scotland is a key issue of a land reform consultation launched today.
Cash boost to Conference Bid Fund. Tourism Minister Fergus Ewing has announced a £1 million investment from the Scottish Government to help attract major international conferences to Scotland.
Education Secretary pledge as £1.5m awarded through Access to Education fund. Schools across Scotland have secured funds totalling £1.5 million to help reduce barriers to learning experienced by pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Millions to be invested through innovative charitable bond model. The Scottish Government is investing £25 million next year in charitable bonds that could lead to up to 450 affordable homes being built, Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil confirmed today.
The Highland Council has been taking action to reduce radon in nine properties which include five schools. Testing earlier in the year showed all properties had radon above the statutory Action Level of 400 Bq/m³.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (December, 2nd) sold 45 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (25) averaged 214.3p (-15.9p) and sold to 231p per kg and £1,512.30 gross.
Two opportunities have arisen for people with an interest in community learning and leisure services in Highland communities to become involved as Directors of the Board of High Life Highland to deliver these services on behalf of The Highland Council. High Life Highland (HLH) is a charity registered in Scotland and a company, limited by guarantee, wholly owned by The Highland Council.
