The Highland Council has agreed savings proposals for grounds maintenance following a detailed discussion at a full council meeting today (Thursday). Earlier in the year, the Council agreed that a tender for routine grass cutting be issued to establish the potential level of savings to be gained from contracting out this area of service.
The Highland Council to develop serviced commercial plots in Inverness The Council has awarded contracts worth £1.6m to develop 13 commercial plots at the Carsegate Industrial Estate and a further 8 on the Longman. Work will commence this month and will be complete in the spring of 2011.
A strategic review of Highland Council's education provision and its school estate is to be brought before members of the Council's Education, Culture and Sport Committee early in the New Year. Members of the Councils ECS Committee have agreed that a review of education provision will be undertaken and detailed proposals will be presented to them on 13 January 2010 for their consideration.
Young people from the Highlands are being asked by the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) to stand up for what they believe in and make a difference in their communities by standing as a candidate in the March 2011 Youth Parliament elections. The Scottish Youth Parliament is a national organisation which provides young people aged 14-25 with a platform to represent young people across Scotland and an opportunity to influence politicians and formal decision makers.
With Scotland already experiencing harsh winter conditions, Scottish Water is reminding customers across Scotland that it's more important than ever that they play safe over the holidays. Last winter seen the coldest winter in 30 years^ and Peter Farrer, Scottish Water's customer Service Delivery Director is concerned people may be risking their lives around freezing watercourses during this cold snap: "While it's important that youngsters enjoy their school holidays and that people across Scotland take pleasure in the country's beautiful lochs, rivers and reservoirs, it's also vital that they stay safe.
The Highland Council and the NHS Highland Board have unanimously agreed to progress far-reaching plans to integrate health and social care services in the Highlands. Meeting jointly at Inverness today (Thursday), they agreed to develop a new model for integrated service delivery, which will further improve front line services, and help achieve better outcomes for the users of services.
Further significant snow fall over the north of Scotland during today. Widespread severe frost overnight tonight for all of Scotland.
In January 2011 The Highland Council is to start testing properties in the Highlands at highest risk from radon gas. A programme has been developed following the publication last year of new radon maps for Scotland produced by the Health Protection Agency (HPA).
Tuesday 14th December 2010 and Wednesday 15th December Frost in places overnight and during mornings both in air and on roads, with the continued low level icy road hazard - due to continued snowmelt which refreezes at night, which probably continues to be a factor over parts of eastern England and over Scotland, though gritting should be effective with this. A little rain in parts of the east too could lead to icy surfaces, this potentially turning to light sleet or snow for instance over SE England on Tuesday and Wednesday, though no significant settling is expected.
We require a building and adjoining external compound to provide accredited plant based training to our clients. It is a requirement that this training is conducted off the job and in an area free from distractions.
Mey Market To be launched in 2011. The market will be held in Mey Village Hall every Tuesday from mid-May to mid-September.
HIGHLANDS, ISLANDS AND NORTH-EAST ASKED TO HELP DURING COLD WEATHER AND THAW Scottish Water is calling on customers and property owners, including commercial building factors and landlords, to check their property for leaks or burst pipes. We have mobilised resources to address any issues which might arise from the weather conditions and our priority will remain to ensure our customers are kept in water supply.
NHS Highland is pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine Mead as its new chief executive. Ms Mead will take up the post on the 1st of January following the resignation of Roger Gibbins who has been chief executive for more than 10 years.
The Consultation Report in relation to the proposal to build a new Wick High School on either the existing Wick High School playing field site or on Bignold Park, Wick, and to determine what community facilities should be included within the new school campus will be available from the 8th December 2010: This report can be accessed either • the Highland Council web-site via www.highland.gov.uk/schoolconsultations, or • hard copies will be available at Wick and Thurso Service Points and Wick and Thurso Libraries and the Area Education Culture and Sport Office, Rhind House, Wick. If you have any comments in relation to this Consultation Report please either e-mail them to: ecsadmin[AT]highland.gov.uk or alternatively forward in writing to Ron MacKenzie Head of Support Services Education Culture & Sport Highland Council Glenurquhart Road, INVERNESS IV3 5NX All comments received will be summarised and made available to Elected Members who will consider this Consultation Report at the Education Culture & Sport Committee on the 13th January 2011.
A joint meeting of the full membership of The Highland Council and the NHS Highland Board - the first of its kind - will be held next week to consider far-reaching plans to integrate health and social care services in the Highlands. Both organisations are committed to improving the quality and reducing the cost of services through the creation of new, simpler, organisational arrangements.
Cleaning staff responsible for looking after The Highland Council's Education, Culture and Sport service toilets are celebrating after scooping 6 national category awards, 4 major national awards and taking home the top UK Trophy for the best Local Authority Entries. The Loo of The Year UK Awards took place in Birmingham on Friday and the first results to be announced were the 2010 National Category Winners for Scotland.
The search for regional cooks with fantastic Philadelphia recipes is on! December 2010: TV chef Ed Baines is on the hunt for cooking enthusiasts to become a 'Local Philly Hero'- you could represent your region by creating your own recipe for Philadelphia, the UK's number one cream cheese. If you are chosen to be one of Philly's ten local heroes you could feature in Philadelphia TV ads, billboard posters, the Philly website and even on pack...
LITTLE NIPPERS PLAYGROUP [AT] WICK FAMILY CENTRE Little Nippers Playgroup in Bank Row, Wick are now enrolling for January - July 2011. We are holding a "Come and Play Day" on Wednesday 15th December from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm for those who are interested in enrolling their child next year.
The adverse weather conditions have disrupted activities this week. The CNSRP Executive Board was due to meet for its quarterly meeting today, but travel chaos further south has forced its postponement.
Police Officers from North Division received awards at a ceremony at Wick Police Station on 25th November 2010 A total of 18 officers gained awards for long service, academic achievements and commendation for their efforts at a incident or event at the ceremony which took place on Thursday evening (25 November 2010). Seven officers received their long service medals for completing between 20 and 22 years service, two gained their awards for academic qualification and a remaining nine were commended for their commitment to the service.