February 2005
Monday 28/02/2005
A National Statistics publication.
Local communities receive share of finance to tackle antisocial behaviour.
Launch of radio and press campaign encouraging employers to engage with and improve the calibre of their future workforce.
Trial aimed at freeing up police time in dealing with aftermath of motorway incidents.
Analysis of written responses are published.
Approval has been granted to Crossgates Community Woodland and Newtonhill Trust to buy registered land.
Announcement of new package of measures to help employers recruit staff from overseas.
Finance and Public Service Reform Minister visits various facilities funded by the Modernising Government Fund.
A new member is appointed to the Board of NHS 24.
Inverness Medical Innovations announces plans to set up life sciences research, development and manufacturing facility.
European Marine Energy Centre on Orkney to get £6 million investment package.
Friday 25/02/2005
First Minister announces competition to celebrate special links between Scotland and Africa.
£3 million 'land bank' set up to acquire land for affordable housing in the Highlands.
Minister announces allocations to individual Health Boards to take effect from April.
Caledonian and Crinan canals to get £3.7 million worth of improvements.
Plan sets out detailed investment for schools, hospitals, housing and transport projects.
Contracts Menus Scheme will encourage farmers to protect environment while improving their businesses.
Lord Advocate revises prosecution policy to gain evidence against rogue shopkeepers willing to sell to under-age buyers.
Executive's main website shows 20 per cent increase in online activity after independent audit.
Thursday 24/02/2005
Board membership named.
Team named who will champion the cause of good design and value of quality public space.
A National Statistics Publication.
Independent working group established to examine protection needed for people involved in adult entertainment industry.
Projects across the Highlands and Islands are to benefit from European funding worth £14.5 million.
People with learning disabilities and carers to be part of joint inspection teams that examine services for people with learning disabilities.