The impact the covid pandemic has had on cancer treatments has been devastating. In March 2020 when the country went into its first lockdown, other medical procedures were put on hold, including many of those for people undergoing cancer treatments.
Funding Support for Coach Operators
Coach operators can apply for a share of a £10million fund to help support their businesses through the COVID-19 crisis
Additional Funding for Councils But Is It Enough ?
“The local government settlement will help to fund those vital public services that are much valued and needed. “
Support for Island Businesses
Orkney Islands Council expects to be very busy with a ‘high demand’ for the Scottish Government’s Island Equivalent Payment Fund which will be administered by the OIC.
Scottish Draft Budget: The Main Points
What is proposed in the Scottish Draft Budget 2021/2022 with links for further information
Welcome Budget News For Ferries in Orkney
The Draft Scottish Budget presented by Kate Forbes, Finance Secretary in the Scottish Government has taken on board the issues of ferry fares in and to/from Orkney.
Funding Support for Inbound Tourism Sector
A £6 million fund is being made available to support inbound tourism and those businesses who promote and sell packages to international markets.
MP Calls for Urgent Meeting on HIAL Remote Towers Project
Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil has called for an urgent meeting between the Scottish Government, HIAL, unions, local councils and the Civil Aviation Authority to discuss the controversial remote towers project.
Could Orkney Be A Green Port?
“The Scottish green port model will be an exemplar, adopting best practice which helps deliver our net-zero emissions and fair work principles, alongside supporting regeneration and innovation ambitions.”
Apprenticeship Employer Grant Open For Applications
Applications are now open for the SDS Apprenticeship Employer Grant, a new Scottish Government initiative developed in response to the pandemic.