Weekly Update, 24th May
28th
May,
2010
Workforce development issues have dominated this week’s activities. Following recent discussions on this subject several of us attended a workshop on European funding held in Thurso by HIPP (the body responsible for managing the EU Structural Funds in the Highlands & Islands). We were able to discuss our outline proposal with an HIPP adviser, and […]
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Weekly Update, 17th May 2010
24th
May,
2010
The Partnership’s Senior Officers’ Group met this week, making comments on the draft Regeneration Programme and Resource Plan that I will submit to our Executive Board when it meets in two weeks’ time. The Senior Officers’ Group also discussed and agreed a proposed piece of work with a marine energy developers, aimed at mapping our […]
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Louise working to promote skills in the energy sector
20th
May,
2010
http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/8145/Louise_working_to_promote_skills_in_the_energy_sector.html
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Firms join forces to bring new jobs
20th
May,
2010
http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/8137/Firms_join_forces_for_new_jobs.html
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Weekly Update, 10th May
17th
May,
2010
I took part in the HITRANS forum in Thurso this week. HITRANS is the regional transport authority, and there were presentations on a HITRANS study on Transport Infrastructure for Renewable Energy, as well as one on options for development of the A9 around Berridale Braes. The latter subject was particularly topical following the accident at […]
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Weekly Update, 3rd May 2010
10th
May,
2010
The draft Resource Plan to support the delivery of the regeneration programme is now being circulated to the partner bodies for comment. I brought together colleagues from the NDA, DSRL, Skills Development Scotland, Caithness Chamber of Commerce and local supply chain companies to address the issue of workforce transition. We agreed that we would draft […]
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Weekly Update, 26th April 2010
05th
May,
2010
I continue to work on a Resoures Plan, which I will submit to partners for consideration early next week. I have had further discussions with Highland Council, HIE, Business Gateway and Chamber of Commerce colleagues as I develop the plan. The Partnership’s Senior Officers’ Group met, and discussed the Regeneration Programme in its draft form […]
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