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Monday June 4 confirmed as school holiday in celebration for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
The Highland Council has confirmed that all Highland schools will be closed on Monday 4 June to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee following the go ahead from the Scottish Government.
Council sets a clear course to a low carbon future with Carbon Trust Standard
The Highland Council has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard after taking action on climate change by measuring, managing and reducing its carbon emissions.
HI-Scot Credit Union crosses “The Pond”
HI-Scot Credit Union, the Credit Union for the Highlands and Islands, has just enjoyed its busiest start to a year in its five year history.
Prize composter presented
Towards the end of last year The Highland Council held a series of Energy Advice Roadshows in the Aird and Loch Ness ward to offer householders advice on how to better manage their energy consumption with a view to saving money and helping reduce the environmental impact related to energy consumption.
Kids club youngsters create planters from recycled wood
The kids at the Farr Edge after school club in Bettyhill have been busy doing some serious building work with help from The Highland Council’s North Sutherland Countryside Ranger, Paul Castle.
Join the conversation on Planning for Integration
People in the Highlands are invited to find out more about, and have an opportunity to have their say on the development of Planning for Integration of health, education and social care services in the area provided by NHS Highland and The Highland Council.
Public meetings to consult on the reopening of the Stromeferry By-pass
The Highland Council will be holding two public meetings next week to consult with local communities on the arrangements to reopen the A 890 Stromeferry Bypass to road users.
Eye-catching Ella draws attention to alcohol misuse
A certain lady is creating a bit of stir as the star attraction of a window display on Alness High Street.
New community councils formed at Lairg and Raasay
New community councils have been formed at Lairg and at Raasay, Skye, following the count of postal votes cast in elections held on Thursday 2 February.
Council injects £2 million into road maintenance
The Highland Council will be asked to agree an additional £2m for road repairs when it meets next Thursday (9 February).
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