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Moray task force quizzes Secretary of State for Scotland over RAF base closures

The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore met with members of the new Moray task force in Elgin today to hear of the concerns for the area’s future.

http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/moray-task-force-quizzes-secretary-of-state-for-scotland-over-raf-base-closures-and-calls-for-pm-to-face-communities.html

North Uist and Berneray appoint development officer

The communities of North Uist and Berneray have appointed a local development officer to help them deliver an economic, social and cultural plan for future growth.

http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/north-uist-and-berneray-appoint-development-officer.html

First Minister says fight for Moray bases is an issue of national importance

Community and business leaders from across Moray met with Scottish Government Ministers in Edinburgh today to discuss their priorities for the local economy.

http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/first-minister-says-fight-for-moray-bases-is-an-issue-of-national-importance.html

First Minister has written to UK Defence Secretary regarding the RAF bases in Moray.

First Minister Alex Salmond has written to Defence Secretary Liam Fox setting out the strongly held concerns regarding the RAF bases in Moray.

http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/first-minister-has-written-to-uk-defence-secretary-regarding-the-raf-bases-in-moray.html

Science Baccalaureate proves popular in the Highlands

More than 50 secondary school pupils from across the Highlands will find out how an award in science can help their careers, at an information session at the Centre for Health Science, Inverness on Friday (October 29).

http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/science-baccalaureate-proves-popular-in-the-highlands.html

Rok to begin Arnish revamp as part of HIE contract

Building company Rok is to begin a £3m upgrade to a major manufacturing yard at Arnish Point, Stornoway – the first project under its four-year property framework contract with HIE.

http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/rok-to-begin-arnish-revamp-as-part-of-hie-contract.html

Public views still sought on the National Renewables Infrastructure Plan

There are only three weeks left for the public to have their say on the Stage Two report of the National Renewables Infrastructure Plan (N-RIP) and the accompanying Environmental Report and four Appendices.

http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/public-views-still-sought-on-the-national-renewables-infrastructure-plan-and-the-sea.html

Moray community and business leaders join forces to secure economic future

Business and community leaders in Moray will continue to press the Ministry of Defence to retain a strong presence in the county, following publication today of the UK Government’s Strategic Defence and Security Review.

http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/moray-community-and-business-leaders-join-forces-to-secure-economic-future.html

Government announces successful bid for superfast broadband for Highlands and Islands

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) today [Wednesday 20 October 2024] welcomed the news that its bid for UK Government funding to deliver superfast broadband in some of Scotland’s most rural areas had met with success.

http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/government-announces-successful-bid-for-superfast-broadband-for-highlands-and-islands.html

New task force will lead Moray fight to protect Kinloss economy and save Lossiemouth jobs

People in Moray are moving swiftly to tackle the impact of military cutbacks on the county and plan for future economic growth.

http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/new-task-force-will-lead-moray-fight-to-protect-kinloss-economy-and-save-lossiemouth-jobs.html