A public consultation event for our proposed Spittal â Loch Buidhe â Beauly 400kV Overhead Line project. We are hosting a series of face-to-face drop-in events across the project route.
The SSEN Transmission community fund will open for applications on 1 September 2024, with an initial £2m up for grabs. SSEN Transmission's future investment plans could see funding for the region exceed £100m.
New proposals will further crackdown on student visas, ensuring only genuine students can come to the UK; route will be kept under review. The Home Secretary and Education Secretary have announced new proposals to ensure the UK's world-leading higher education sector is used for education, not as a gateway to immigration, with options to go further remaining under consideration.
Whether it's developing skills and training to enter the workforce, investing in buildings and equipment, or providing services to fill gaps left by the public sector, the voluntary sector plays a significant part in the UK economy. However, measurement of its economic contribution is inherently complex, meaning the role it plays is often undervalued.
An obituary for Billy Manson from Halkirk has been published in the John OGroat Journal. Billy Manson was described as an ambassador for Halkirk and a central figure in the life of the village following his death this week at the age of 76.
There is a huge amount of assistance for individuals and families in Caithness. However finding the precise help may be difficult.
Director applied for two Bounce Back Loans when businesses were only allowed one and used the funds for her own personal gain. Sehrish Yasmin applied for two Covid Bounce Back Loans for her Manny Steak House Ltd business based in south Manchester, which was not allowed under the rules of the scheme More than £12,000 from the loan was spent by Yasmin at the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham Yasmin was given a suspended sentence and has paid the two loans back in full A Manchester restaurant manager who fraudulently obtained two Covid loans worth £100,000 and spent taxpayers' money on jewellery has been handed a suspended sentence.
Consultation asks whether newly qualified dentists should commit to delivering a minimum amount of NHS work after graduating or repay some training fees. Proposals would require dental graduates to work in the NHS for several years after graduating or repay their training fees.
"While rent control aims to protect tenants from rising costs, it often inadvertently contributes to housing inequality. With limited rental options, those who are more financially disadvantaged struggle to secure suitable housing, limiting their opportunities for social mobility and affecting access to education and work opportunities.
Demand for heat pumps increases, as applications to the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme doubles. Heat pumps a more affordable and attractive option for families as demand continues to soar with applications in April up 93% year-on-year.
Scotland's top civil servant has warned First Minister John Swinney that "significant" cuts will be required to balance public finances. Permanent Secretary John-Paul Marks said the budget-setting process this year was "one of the hardest experiences of prioritisation" since devolution.
There were at least 23,576 applications for a short-term lets licence as of end December 2023. 14,539 short term lets licence applications were received and validated by local authorities relating to the period between 1 October 2022 (when the scheme opened) and 31 December 2023.
Funding to tackle rising costs and invest in local infrastructure. First Minister John Swinney will announce a £5 million package for Scotland's island communities during a visit to Shetland.
The Leader of The Highland Council Cllr Raymond Bremner highlighted important investment opportunities in the region at this week's UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The Leader and Allan Maguire, Highland Council’s Head of Development & Regeneration attended this week’s event in Leeds as part of a delegation from the Scottish Cities Alliance.
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Workshops in fiddle, guitar, chanter, drums, keyboard with local tutors..
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The committee are busy behind the scenes getting everything ready for an even bigger and better show this year. .
Funding applications deadlines are different from the many sources of funding. Get dates in your diaries to make sure you do not miss the application dates.
The Scottish Government want to hear the views of the public on whether there should be a review of key aspects of charity law and, if so, what you think the purpose and parameters of this should be. You can contribute to this consultation at the Scottish Government consultation on charity law.
A number of applications were awarded Community Regeneration Funding totalling £195,872.38 in Sutherland. Community Regeneration Funding is an umbrella term for a number of funds that are available for communities and organisations to access in Highland.
Highland Council is appealing for people to consider becoming foster carers. This week 13-26 May marks the beginning of Foster Care Fortnight™ and Highland Council is appealing for more people to come forward and become foster carers.
Cat owners are today being urged to have their pets microchipped ahead of new legislation coming into force on 10 June to keep treasured pets safe. The legal deadline was previously confirmed in legislation laid in March 2023, following a Government call for evidence and consultation on the issue in December 2020, in which 99% of respondents expressed support for the measure.
Progress at Sutherland Spaceport continues at pace and we're happy to share the latest developments that have taken place over the last few months, working alongside our Principal Contractor, Dynamic Concepts. Here's a quick overview our recent achievements, some behind the scenes photos and an update about what lies ahead.
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We are starting another course is May for pregnant parents and their partners. This can be delivered 1 to 1 or in a group setting.
The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 is being launched today, with 16 exciting categories open for entries. Now in its 19th year the awards aim to acknowledge and celebrate the breadth of industry talent based in the Highlands and Islands.
Vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new report coordinated by the University of Glasgow and commissioned by the World Health Organization. This echoes research that has found the popularity of vaping among young people in the UK has surged in recent years.
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