A new report has called for more promotion of Scotland's aquaculture sector and supply chain as a rewarding long-term career choice, particularly for young people and for women. The ‘Skills review for the Aquaculture Sector in Scotland' was commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) on behalf of the Aquaculture Industry Leadership Group (AILG), and in collaboration with Skills Development Scotland.
Speaking at Highland Council's Corporate Resources Committee today (24 May 2018), Budget Leader Cllr Alister Mackinnon said that the Council's reported overspend showed the extent to which successive budget reductions and council tax freezes meant the authority had no wriggle room to manage significant pressures in demand-led services like supporting children with additional support needs. He said:"We have done everything we can to protect front line services and particularly services to children and young people.
Work First Scotland and Work Able Scotland, 2017/18. An Experimental Statistics Publication for Scotland.
In 2017, the number of non-British nationals living in Scotland rose by 12% to 378,000, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS). The number of EU nationals increased by 26,000 to 235,000 in this time, with the number of non-EU nationals increasing by 14,000 to 142,000.
Far-reaching measures to support sustainable growth across the Scottish fish farming sector have been set out. The 10 Year Farmed Fish Health Framework has been developed by the aquaculture sector and Scottish Government and its agencies.
Roundtable to discuss effect on sector. Brexit could "significantly impact" the cost and quality of the food and drink consumed in Scotland, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe Michael Russell warned ahead of a meeting with industry representatives.
Scotland's health boards and care providers will be required to have suitable staffing in place to enable all patients to receive safe, high quality care under new legislation published today (24 May 2018). The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill will place a legal requirement on NHS boards and care services to ensure appropriate numbers of suitably trained staff are in place, irrespective of where care is received.
Latest figures show that in 2017, Scottish-registered fishing vessels landed 464 thousand tonnes of sea fish and shellfish with a value of £559 million. This represents an increase of 10,600 tonnes (2%) and £2.6 million (<1%) from 2016.
Nearly eight out of ten public sector contracts in Scotland are now awarded to small and medium businesses as a result of Scottish Government legislation. In 2017/18, of the 22,000 contracts advertised through Public Contracts Scotland, 17,500 were awarded to SMEs, of which 13,500 were Scottish businesses.
New legislation set to be ‘toughest in the world'. Scotland will become one of the first countries to achieve a 100% reduction in carbon emissions, Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has said.
94 PER CENT BACK FITTING SPRINKLERS IN NEW BUILDS. Proposals for mandatory fire sprinklers in new-build social housing have been met with overwhelming public support.
The FLEXICIENCY project aims to demonstrate how, inside the European Union, the implementation of novel services dedicated to energy market can be boosted by the introduction of a Market Place that allows the exchange of data, services and tools among the operators. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement n° 646482.
Business Gateway workshops to be held in Thurso and Wick. The Paths into Public Procurement workshop is new and is being held in the evening for clients' convenience..
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland In work In 2017, 2,618,100 people (aged 16 years and above) were in employment in Scotland, the highest level on record. The employment rate was also the highest on record at 74.3 per cent, although this is below the UK rate of 74.7 per cent.
The Highland Council is looking for new members to fill its vacancies on the six local outdoor access forums in Caithness, Sutherland, Ross & Cromarty, Inverness & Nairn, Skye & Lochalsh and Lochaber. There are currently at least 2 vacancies on each Forum The Forums are set up to advise the Council on matters relating to outdoor public access and are a part of the Council's duty under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.
Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman has written to the UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Esther McVey for the third time to complain about her department reneging on agreements. This latest letter follows notification from the DWP that they would no longer be able to meet formal agreements made on the 9 March to provide important data on carers.
The number of households in Scotland has continued to increase to 2.46 million in 2017, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS). 'Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2017' shows over the last ten years the number of households in Scotland has grown by around 145,000 (six per cent).
The public is being asked for its views on proposals by The Highland Council to review the maximum level of charges for the hire of taxis or private hire cars fitted with taxi meters operating under licence of The Highland Council. The Council has a statutory duty in terms of Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 to review its scales for the fares and other taxi related charges every 18 months.
AVIEMORE now has access to free WIFI in and around the centre of the town thanks to a project led by the Highland Council and funded by the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal. The free WiFi, called "High-Fi", is aimed at stimulating economic growth and will increase digital inclusion across the Highlands.
Banking & Financial Services. The Wick branch of Royal Bank of Scotland closed its doors for the last time on Thursday 17th May 2018.