News Archive

Merry Christmas To Caithness Folk and Friends Everywhere

From us all at Caithness.org we wish you all a "Merry Christmas".   Caithness.org is still evolving and new sections are under construction and its great that after 12 years the audience continues to grow.  

Christmas Comes Early For Caithness Groups

Christmas came early for a number of local organisations when they received cheques from from the Highland Council's Caithness Wards Discretionary Budgets.   The cheques were presented by Caithness Members at a ceremony in Wick Town Hall on Monday 17th December 2012.  

Keiss Primary School - Twelve Days Of Christmas

A section of the Keiss primary pupils, who treated teachers and guests to an action song renderting of the Twelve Days of Christmas, after their festive lunch, recently..  

Recycling Arrangements Over Holiday Period

Recycling and refuse collection arrangements over the Christmas Holidays.   With the 2012 festivities almost upon us, The Highland Council is advising households not to get snowed under with waste but to take advantage of all the recycling opportunities available over the Christmas holidays.  

SCOTTISH WATER�S 3 CS OF CHRISTMAS

As Christmas approaches, and presents lie under the tree, Scottish Water is reminding customers to be vigilant and follow our 3 C�s advice to help stop bogus callers.   Bogus callers often prey on householders at this time of the year, including the vulnerable and elderly.  

Supporting Early Years Services And Addressing Deprivation.

The Highland Council is leading the way in Scotland in improving the quality of life for children in the early years, for older people, and for those struggling with deprivation.   The Programme for the Highland Council includes the commitment to allocate �3million each year on measures aimed at preventing problems from developing and requiring spending at a later time.  

Burst and Frozen Pipes Can Be Avoided

A burst pipe can cause serious damage to your home�s structure and electrical wiring.  The following steps describe what you should do as soon as you discover a burst pipe: Turn off the main water supply stop cock � you should find this under the kitchen sink or where the service pipe enters your home Drain the system � turn on all your cold taps Turn off water heating systems Turn off the electrics Call a professional to repair the water damage Please also note: If water has been leaking through for some time and the ceilings are bulging � be careful, rooms may not be safe to enter.  

Opportunity to join the Board of High Life Highland

The Highland Council and High Life Highland are seeking to recruit two Directors to the Board of High Life Highland who can provide strategic direction and governance to the company and expert advice and support to its management team.   High Life Highland (HLH) is a charity registered in Scotland and a company, Limited by Guarantee, wholly owned by The Highland Council.  

HI-Scot Credit Union - Good For Savers And Borrowers

As we approach 2013, nearly five years on from the start of the �Credit Crunch� of 2008, households in the Highlands and Islands Region continue to face many financial challenges.   There are challenges for both borrowers and savers in equal measure; whether it is the saver who has seen interest paid on savings being slashed, or the borrower who can no longer access credit from their Bank.  

Cashback Funding Reaches �50m

Youth organisations will receive a CashBack Christmas present of �1.5 million, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill announced today.   The first tranche of �5.6 million seized by the Crown from Abbot Group Limited under the Proceeds of Crime Act will go to a consortium of six national youth organisations led by Youth Scotland.