News Archive

Highland Council to consult on Self-Directed Support

Families and carers of children and young people who are eligible for Self-Directed Support are to be consulted on the continuing use of direct payments for services in the Highlands.   Self-Directed Support is available for children and young people who have been assessed as requiring care or support.  

Ormlie Community - Easter Programme

A few activities for young children and the family at Easter from Ormlie Community Association.   Monday 13th to Thursday 16th april 2015..  

Easter with the Highland Countryside Rangers

The Highland Council's Countryside Rangers have organised a number of fun events for all ages to enjoy over the Easter holidays from hunting for dinosaur footprints, taking part in a reptile survey, guided clifftop walks and the chance to explore some wild west scenery to egg hunts and craft sessions.   In Caithness on Easter Sunday there will be a family treasure hunt near Glengolly followed by an Easter egg-case hunt at Sandside on Monday 6 April.  

Operation Monarda update - campaign against bogus callers and associated doorstep crime

As part of Operation Monarda, Police Scotland's campaign against Bogus Callers and associated Doorstep Crime, officers from Police Scotland, VOSA, SEPA and Highland Council Trading Standards, carried out a high visibility operations in both Inverness and Brora last week.   Operation Monarda aims to raise awareness of bogus callers, rogue traders and associated doorstep crime by providing advice and information on how householders can protect themselves from such crimes.  

More control over care

One year of Self-directed Support.   Self-directed Support (SDS) became law in Scotland one year ago, meaning that everyone who is eligible for social care now has a right to design their own support package.  

Garden waste monitoring raises the standard

With the re-starting of The Highland Council garden waste collections at the beginning of March, tighter contamination monitoring has seen a substantial improvement in the quality of the collected material compared to last year.   Councillor Graham MacKenzie, Chair of the Community Services Committee praised residents for the overall quality of material presented.  

Caithness CAB, Ormlie Community Association and Pulteneytown People's Project Gain Funding

197 projects to tackle inequalities across Scotland.   Caithness CAB and Pulteneytown People's Project are among the recipients of the grants.  

Highland LEADER funding outcome awaited

In common with other rural areas across Scotland, the Highland LEADER Programme is currently working to secure an allocation from the Scottish Government to deliver the Programme across the Highlands until 2020.   Across Scotland, the Scottish Government are still working on the guidance for the new Programme and the development of a new IT system.  

Kess Community Council Fundraiser For War Memorial

KEISS Community Council is hoping that a sale of work will provide the balance of funds needed to refurbish the local war memorial.   The commendable fundraiser is a table-top sale in the village hall from 11am - 2pm, Sunday 22 March 2015.  

Tackling bureaucracy

Working Group issues new recommendations in follow-up report.   New recommendations on cutting classroom bureaucracy have sent to all schools in Scotland.