News Archive

Don't be duped by scam parcel postcards warns Highland Council Trading Standards

Highland Council Trading Standards are aware that Scam postcards are being delivered to residents' homes claiming that a parcel containing "jewellery" or valuables up to £50 is waiting for the homeowner.   The message on the postcard states: "The office is attempting to reach you.  

Tourism operator investigates viability of fishing for bluefin tuna in Outer Hebrides waters

An Isle of Harris fishing skipper and tourism operator, who recently became the star of a US TV show, is working with Marine Scotland to track and trace tuna on the Outer Hebrides coast.   Captain Angus Campbell, from Kilda Cruises, also runs Atlantic Marine Services which provides specialist support for organisations doing marine surveys west of the Hebrides.  

Council consulting on its Onshore Wind Energy Guidance

Members of the public are being invited to take part in a consultation on the Council's Onshore Wind Energy Supplementary Guidance which, when approved, will be used in the consideration of planning applications for wind energy developments in the Highlands.   New national planning policies published in June 2014 changed how Councils are required to plan for Onshore Wind Energy development and Highland Council are therefore in the process of reviewing their planning policies and guidance.  

West Highland and Islands as Call for Sites and Ideas

Council urge suggestions for future planning of the West Highland and Islands as Call for Sites and Ideas process nears deadline.   A call for people's suggestions of sites and ideas for inclusion within the forthcoming West Highland and Islands Local Development has been underway since 30th January and now enters its last week before the closing on 27th March 2015.  

Beachview Lodge Respite Unit Closed As Police Investigation Underway

NHS Highland has suspended its service at Beachview Lodge Respite Unit in Brora from Monday, 9th March, due to staffing pressures and an ongoing investigation by police.   The six-bed home in Muirfield Drive provides short breaks for adults with learning disabilities.  

Public views sought on transport in Sutherland - 15% Reduction In Transport Funding

Highland Council is seeking views on the future provision of school, public and dial-a-bus transport services in Sutherland.   Views are being sought from those who use the area's transport services; community councils; community and representative groups with interests in Sutherland; current and potential suppliers of transport services for Sutherland.  

Call for entries for ‘ultimate' media workshop

Creative professionals across Scotland are being urged to apply to a ground breaking course taking place in the Highlands and Islands this summer.   The Pixel Lab 2015, coming to Scotland for the first time, helps participants create, develop, finance and distribute stories in today's media climate.  

Tackling in-work poverty: "It's Your Business" briefings

Welfare Reforms - so what?? Well, as an employer, the Welfare Reforms will potentially impact your business.   These impacts have the potential to be both advantageous and disadvantageous to employers, but many employers simply don't know how they will affect their business.  

MSP Still Not Happy With One Driving Assessment Centre Based In Edinburgh

North MSP determined to do something to address the issue with Scotland's only driving assessment centre.  He is asking for a centre to be opened in Inverness with a relocation of jobs.  

New street lighting toolkit gives Scotland's councils power to save millions

Councils using toolkit and investing in LED lighting will pay less for electricity in 25 years time than they do now.   As the cost of electricity is set to double over the next ten years, an easy-to-use toolkit has been launched to give Scotland's local authorities real-time information on how many millions they would save by phasing in energy efficient LED street lights.