Caithness funds to benefit local projects
A total of 11 Caithness community projects are to benefit, or have benefitted, from the support of council funds.
Just over £10,000 is to be distributed to the array of local groups, with funds coming from ward discretionary funding.
All council wards receive a discretionary budget, with ward councillors deciding what to fund from this.
Chairman of the Caithness committee, Councillor Andrew Jarvie, said: “It is always a privilege and a pleasure for ward councillors to make discretionary budget awards.
“One of the most rewarding aspects is that it allows members to utilise their local knowledge and work with local organisations to make positive improvements to our communities.”
For the Thurso and Northwest Caithness ward funding applications approved for the period April 1, 2025 to July 15, 2026 are :
Caithness Youth Pipe Band – Edinburgh Tartan Parade - £1000
Caithness Chamber of Commerce – Caithness Transport Forum - £500
Home Start Caithness – Summer day trip for families in need - £960
High Life Highland – Active Schools coaching and equipment - £1500
Thurso Football Academy – Professional football coaching sessions - £750
For the Wick and East Caithness ward:
Caithness Youth Pipe Band – Edinburgh Tartan Parade - £1000
Caithness Chamber of Commerce – Caithness Transport Forum - £500
Newton Park Parent Council – Newton Park Breakfast Club - £242.98
Highland Council – Step Forward Wick Youth summer London visit - £1500
Thrumster Parent Council – ELC container - £1400
Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council – Town works - £761.72