CCPS appoints new director of policy programmes

CCPS APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF POLICY PROGRAMMES

Laura MenendezGeneral News

The Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) has appointed Dr Simon Webster as the organisation’s new Director of Policy Programmes. Dr Simon Webster joins CCPS having worked as a Research Consultant on Lord Scott’s Scottish Mental Health Law Review within the Scottish Government’s Mental Health Directorate. In his new role he will continue the CCPS mission to …

Glasgow-headquartered Macfarlane Group PLC, the protective packaging specialist, has issued a trading update this morning.

Glasgow-headquartered Macfarlane Group PLC issues a trading update

Laura MenendezGeneral News

Macfarlane Group PLC (“the Group”), the protective packaging specialist, today provides an update on trading for the period 1 January to 31 October 2022. The Board expects the Group’s results for 2022 to be ahead of last year and in line with its full year expectations. Sales revenue year to date is 11% ahead of the same period last year, …

Asanti announces the acquisition of five UK data centres

Asanti announces the acquisition of five UK data centres

Laura MenendezGeneral News

In a landmark deal for the UK data centre market, specialist operator Asanti Datacentres Limited announces today (24th November 2022) that it has acquired five UK data centres from Daisy Group, one of the country’s largest communications and IT services providers. Asanti was recently acquired by Invesis, the global investor and developer of infrastructure projects. Invesis has committed to providing …

Phoenix Futures Scotland’s National Specialist Family Service officially opened by First Minister in Saltcoats

Phoenix Futures Scotland’s National Specialist Family Service opened

Laura MenendezPhoenix Futures Scotland

Phoenix Futures Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government, has officially opened its new National Specialist Family Service on Canal Street in Saltcoats with a visit from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Called Harper House, it is the first dedicated service of its kind in Scotland for families affected by a parent’s mental health, drug and alcohol problems. A unique family-focused …

Loch Duart salmon has launched the first in a series of films which focus on the strong values upon which the company was founded.

‘Born and Raised in Northwest Scotland’ – Loch Duart Salmon release first in a series of new films

Laura MenendezLoch Duart

Loch Duart salmon has launched the first in a series of films which focus on the strong values upon which the company was founded. In the first film, viewers get a glimpse of the farm teams who live and work in the communities of the Outer Hebrides where they raise their world-renowned salmon. The film’s title ‘Born and Raised’, is …

First wind turbine jacket foundation installed at Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm

Images capture installation of first turbine jacket at Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm

Laura MenendezEDF Renewables UK, NnG Offshore Wind

The first wind turbine jacket foundation has been successfully installed at the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm, 15.5km off the East coast of Scotland. Following the arrival of the first 10 steel jackets on site, Saipem, through its subcontractor Heerema, lifted the first steel wind turbine jacket into place, lowering it on to pre-installed piles on the seabed. …

Leading Glasgow-based communications consultancy, Spreng Thomson, has announced a number of key moves for the business.

Spreng Thomson strengthens team with key hires

Laura MenendezSpreng Thomson

Leading Glasgow-based communications consultancy, Spreng Thomson, has announced a number of key moves for the business. Spreng Thomson’s senior team will be further strengthened with the appointment of Lisa McGraith as the firm’s new Communications Director. Lisa will lead on major accounts and strengthen the firm’s strategic and managerial capabilities. Lisa, a highly experienced communications professional, led the Historic Environment …

EDF Renewables UK is following its first round of exhibitions earlier this year with more public events in the Scottish Borders about the progress of plans for a new wind farm.

Longformacus, Gifford & Westruther to host second series of exhibitions on proposed wind farm

Laura MenendezEDF Renewables UK

EDF Renewables UK is following its first round of exhibitions earlier this year with more public events in the Scottish Borders about the progress of plans for a new wind farm. The three exhibitions will take place in Longformacus, Gifford and Westruther. With a proposed location in the Lammermuir Hills, Dunside wind farm, once completed, could generate around 100MW of …