FOI - tools and resources

Class 5.1

On-line business directory entries

Brief description of contents

The Highlands and Islands business directory contains more than nine thousand entries on businesses across all sectors of the economy from tourism to heavy industry.

Sub-classes and information

5.1.1. Business directory entries

Format and availability

 HIE web site

Hard copies of entries to the directory are available on request to HIE. Please see section 8 of this scheme for HIE contact details.

Note: There is a limit on the number of entries that can be requested through this scheme, which is currently set at 50. Similarly, HIE reserves the right to limit the number of requests an individual or organisation may make for this information within a given period of time. All information in this class is otherwise accessible, and can be acquired from a number of different commercial sources.

Cost

Free when provided electronically, charging as detailed in section 9 for a hard copy.

Class 5.2

News

Brief description of contents

Information generated to brief customers and general public on developments across the HIE Network.

Sub-classes and information

5.2.1. News releases

5.2.2. Newsletters

5.2.3. Promotions

Format and availability

 HIE web site

Some of the information is available as PDF or Word documents, which are on HIE web site or on request to HIE.

Hard copy available from HIE

Information on recent news releases and all media enquiries should be directed to the communications team. The contact details are:

Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Cowan House
Inverness Retail and Business Park
Inverness
IV2 7GF

Telephone: 01463 244245 
Fax: 01463 244331
E-mail: v.mcintosh@hient.co.uk

Cost

Free when provided electronically, charging as detailed in section 9 for a hard copy

Class 5.3

Studies, market research consultations and reports.

Brief description of contents

This class contains studies, market research, consultations and reports that can be published.

Sub-classes and information

5.3.1. Highland visitor surveys

Format and availability

 HIE web site

Some of the information is available as PDF or Word documents, which are on HIE web site or on request to HIE.

 Hard copy available on request to HIE. Please see section 8 of this scheme for HIE contact details.

Cost

Free when provided electronically, charging as detailed in section 9 for a hard copy

Class 5.4

Events calendar

Brief description of contents

A diary of a variety of events that are being held in the Highlands and Islands area, which may be of interest to business sectors, individuals and communities. Further information about individual events will be held by those who are promoting the event, and contact details can be found in the searchable listings.

Sub-classes and information

5.4.1. The events calendar

Format and availability

HIE web site

Hard copies of events in the diary or extracts from the diary are available on request to HIE (or, for arts-related events, HI-Arts). Please see section 8 of this scheme for HIE contact details.

Cost

Free when provided electronically, charging as detailed in section 9 for a hard copy

Class 5.5

On-line forms

Brief description of contents

On-line forms to register for a variety of initiatives, which HIE is involved with in some capacity. These forms may change from time to time as many of the initiatives are run within a certain time period. Forms that are no longer in use are not available under this scheme.

Sub-classes and information

5.6.1. Carrefour enquiry form

5.6.2. Freedom of information feedback

5.6.3. Register your interest – broadband telecommunications

5.6.4. Broadband comments

Format and availability

HIE web site

Some forms can be provided in hard copy on request to HIE. Please see section 8 of this scheme for HIE contact details.

Cost

Free when provided electronically, charging as detailed in section 9 for a hard copy