Speaking following the results of the general election Cllr Margaret Davidson , Leader Highland Council said,"Congratulations to all our newly elected MPs, I am looking forward to working with them to make sure the Highlands has a stronger voice in Westminster. With two MP's having served as Highland councillors, we have MPs acutely aware of the challenges facing the Highland Council and the residents it represents.
The Highland Council has appointed Geo-Rope Ltd to undertake planned maintenance works to the rock face above the A890 Stromeferry Bypass. Works are programmed to begin on the 10th of July for approximately 8 weeks.
Increased Carer's Allowance to be delivered next summer. The first social security payments to be delivered by the Scottish Government have been outlined to parliament by Social Security Secretary Angela Constance.
Keith Brown has announced the opening of the M8, M73 and M74 as part of the £500m M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project. The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair work said all daytime lane restrictions on the M8, M73 and M74 will be removed progressively, freeing up capacity on the key part of Central Scotland's motorway network.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has set out his vision of empowerment and devolution for Scottish education. At the School Leaders Scotland summer conference, the DFM reiterated his pledge to make teachers and parents the key decision makers in schools.
During the time I've spent going door-to-door and chatting to the people of Caithness, it has become clear to me that health services in the North is the biggest concern. Unsurprisingly, the greatest focus has been on the recent downgrade in maternity care at Caithness General Hospital (CGH).
Dr Paul Monaghan was elected as the Member of Parliament for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross in May 2015 and was quickly recognised as one of the hardest working MPs. Paul was the first Member of Parliament for the far north ever to open an office in the constituency, and over the last two years has assisted over 3,400 constituents, and held over 160 surgeries, public meetings and home visits in every corner of the constituency.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts, (June, 7th) sold 423 sheep of all classes. Lambs (102) sold to £77 gross for Cheviots from Allt Nan Subh, Dornie.
Scottish farmers denied the full £190 million. Scottish hill farmers on average are being denied around £14,000 over a six year period under the CAP convergence uplift Rural Secretary Fergus Ewing has said.
Staffing levels continue to increase. Figures published today show that Scotland's NHS has more staff than ever before, up by over 12,300 WTE under this government.
Responding to questions asked in the Scottish Parliament, Leader of the Highland Council, Margaret Davidson said: "I am shocked to hear that Police Scotland is considering options other than to have the National Database Enquiry Unity (NDEU) based in Inverness. This would be going back on promises and commitments made since Police Scotland announced the intended closure of the Control Room in Inverness.
On track for 30,000 by 2020 target. The number of Modern Apprenticeship starts increased to 26,262 and exceeded the 2016/17 annual target, new statistics have confirmed.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has welcomed new figures showing oil and gas innovation spend in Scotland almost trebled last year. Funding of £15.9m from Scottish Enterprise supported 82 companies to deliver 111 innovation projects with a combined value of £43 million to develop and maintain companies' global competitiveness.
Issued on behalf of the Returning Officer for Highland. Voters in the three Highland constituencies for the UK Parliamentary General Election of: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross; Ross, Skye and Lochaber; and Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey are being reminded by Returning Officer Steve Barron that their vote matters.
The importance of forensic science in detecting and tackling wildlife crime will be discussed when representatives from more than 30 countries attend an event in Edinburgh today. The Society for Wildlife Forensic Science's symposium, which is being held outside the USA for the first time, will focus on how scientists can best support wildlife crime investigations - from illegal timber logging and fisheries, to illegal wildlife trade and persecution on both national and international levels.
In The final days to the Westmisnter election Struan Mackie has announced his 'Care in the Community pledge' campaigning ahead of the general election. "Many voters have asked what my number one priority would be if I am fortunate enough to be elected on the 8th of June.
The Highland Council took part in observing a minute's silence at 11:00 today Tuesday 6 June, in respect of the terrorist attack in London on Saturday 3 June 2017. Leader of the Highland Council, Margaret Davidson said: "Our thoughts and sympathies are with all those affected by these most recent horrific incidents.
New research conducted on behalf of the Scottish Research Society (SRS) by Walbrook Economics concludes that the cost of Scottish independence has risen from a minimum of £850 for the average Scot in 2014 to at least £2000 in 2017. The evidence is revealed in a new report "Saving Scotland from Financial Meltdown" published by the SRS, which is an update of its previous report "Much cost - Little benefit" published in advance of the independence referendum of 2014.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (June, 6th) sold 7 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (5) averaged 220.9p (-0.1p) and sold to 227.0p per kg and £1,369.60 gross.
Economic and community development agency, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a new director of finance and corporate services. Nick Kenton joins HIE on 4 July from NHS Highland.