News archive
News published February 2009
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Temporary Road Closures During Inverness Half Marathon
Published 27 Feb 2009Inverness Half Marathon and Fun Run event takes place on Sunday 8 March and the Council is advising drivers that temporary traffic restrictions will be in place in and around the city from 11am to 3.3
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Housing Plea to UK Government Minister
Published 27 Feb 2009The Highland Council is urging the UK Government to stimulate the housing and construction industry in the Highlands during the economic downturn by releasing much-needed funds. The Council, which has
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Leisure Pool Reopens One Month Ahead Of Schedule
Published 26 Feb 2009Management at Inverness Leisure are delighted to be able to announce that the Leisure Pool at the Bught Park complex is due to reopen now that repairs have been completed to the damage caused by the
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Highland Council Events Officer Honoured
Published 26 Feb 2009Gerry Reynolds, The Highland Council’s Events Officer for Inverness, has scooped a top national award in recognition of the “outstanding” events he has delivered in recent years such as the Inve
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New Toilet Block Opened at Golspie
Published 26 Feb 2009A new public convenience has opened in Golspie, providing local residents and visitors alike with modern surroundings. The Highland Council has invested £286,000 in the facility on the Main Street th
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New Deputy Chief Fire Officer for the Highlands and Islands
Published 26 Feb 2009Highland and Islands Fire Board have announced the appointment of John Donaldson to the position of Deputy Chief Fire Officer in Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service. Mr. Donaldson (49) has w
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Civic return to the Old Town Hall, Thurso
Published 26 Feb 2009Highland Councillors returned to their civic home in Thurso earlier this week after a two year absence. The Ward Members for the three Caithness wards – Wick, Thurso and Landward Caithness – met
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Skye Blue Bin Recycling Collections Reach End of First Rota
Published 25 Feb 2009Blue Recycling Bin Collections in Skye and Lochalsh began at the beginning of the month and this Friday will see the end of the first four week rota. The collections are proving a great success with a
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Public warned of illegal mussel harvesting in the Highlands
Published 25 Feb 2009People in the Highlands are being warned that illegal mussel harvesting is taking place in the area and that buying mussels from unclassified sources for human consumption could put consumers at risk.
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Blue Recycling Bin Collections Begin in Rural Lochaber
Published 25 Feb 2009The recent introduction of blue recycling bin collections in rural parts of Lochaber is proving a great success with an average of more than 70% of residents putting out their bins during last week.