NCJA welcomes additional Community Service funding
The Northern Community Justice Authority (NCJA) has welcomed additional funding to help deliver Community Service sentences faster and more efficiently. The Scottish Government has announced that the justice authority will get an additional £172,604 as part of a £1.5million national funding boost.
Community Project Pioneered in the Cairngorms National Park Recognised by Scottish Government
A successful project pioneered in the Cairngorms National Park to match rural communities with the services they need has been recognised at the highest level.
Common Dolphins put on a great show
Pods of up to 200 Common Dolphins have recently been seen in the Assynt area and have given tourists some marvellous viewing opportunities.
HISCG acknowledge Scottish Government approach to swine flu
Members of the Highlands and Islands Strategic Co-ordinating Group (HISCG) acknowledge the Scottish Government's announcement yesterday regarding the change in approach from a containment to treatment phase.
Pupils, Staff and Guests Celebrate the Official Opening Of Dingwall Academy
Over 800 pupils, staff members and invited guests joined together in Dingwall Academy to celebrate the first full year of education in the £28 million school. During the ceremony, which featured music by the school orchestra and two performances by the junior choir, The Highland Council Convener Sandy Park and Councillor Margaret Paterson, Dingwall and Seaforth, unveiled a plaque to formally mark the official opening of the school.
Keep Up To Date With The Work Of The Development Plans Team
Today (Thursday 2 July) sees the launch of the new Blog for the Highland wide Local Development Plan. The Blog will be updated regularly with information on meetings and events hosted and attended by the Development Plans team at The Highland Council.
Success For Sutherland Primary School
Pupils from Brora Primary will end the term on a high as their school is the first in the North Highlands to be awarded the Scottish Football Association Level 1 Quality Mark in recognition of the high standards continuously maintained by the coaching team.
Community Input Wanted To Create Colourful Celebrations At Ness Bridge
As part of its vision for Inverness city centre The Highland Council has made a key feature of the Ness Bridge by installing strips of colour-changing LED lights to the 68 metre long underside of the bridge. The lighting installation is fully programmable using software which can be used to design a myriad of dynamic, animated colour schemes.
Renewable Energy Black Isle Style
Following on from last year’s Black Isle Ward Forum on the subject of Greening the Black Isle, 14 community buildings across the Black Isle Ward have now successfully had their premises audited for energy efficiency, energy management and renewable energy options.
Council staff swap car journeys to help “Change the World”
Staff of The Highland Council are entering into the spirit of Change Your Life Week (29 June – 4 July), by walking, cycling, car-sharing or using public transport to get to work.