Public invited to comment on Viewfield open space plans, Nairn
The public is being asked for their views on the future use of land at Viewfield, in the centre of Nairn. They have until 5 pm on Friday 14 October to respond to a draft policy paper produced by The Highland Council’s Planning and Development Service.
Council welcomes progress on construction of SNH HQ
Councillor Sandy Park, Chairman of The Highland Council's Planning Development Europe and Tourism Committee welcomed the latest milestone in the construction of the new headquarters for Scottish Natural Heritage at Westercraigs, Inverness.
Go ahead for Skye Windfarm Application
The Highland Council’s Planning Development Europe and Tourism Committee today (Friday) gave the go ahead to a planning application for a windfarm at Ben Aketil, Isle of Skye.
Council puts pupils' safety first on Sutherland roads
Motorists in Sutherland are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions have been introduced at two more schools in the area, for children’s safety.
Education PPP2 Contract
Highland Councillors will be asked to confirm a 30-year contract with Alpha Schools to build 11 new schools in a second education Public Private Partnership at the Council’s next full meeting on Thursday 27 October or earlier at a specially convened meeting.
Green fingered children plant for butterflies
Pupils of Rogart Primary School recently planted out three hundred Rock Rose plants in their developing wildlife garden to help a dwindling butterfly species in the North.
A new school for Maryburgh and Conon Bridge
The Highland Council has confirmed a decision by its Education, Culture and Sport Committee to amalgamate Maryburgh and Conon Bridge primary schools.
Assessment of land contamination and remediation proposals, Joss Street, Invergordon
Residents of 25-71 Joss Street Invergordon today, (Thursday 1st September, 2005) received correspondence from The Highland Council’s Transport, Environmental and Community (TEC) Services updating them on the assessment of land contamination and remediation proposals affecting their homes.
Rethink for Invergordon town centre parking
The Highland Council has confirmed that for safety reasons it will be necessary to reconfigure parking arrangements in Invergordon High Street.
New phonics scheme for Gaelic
Gaelic pupils starting school this session will have access to a brand new Phonics scheme which it is hoped will greatly help in the teaching of reading.
Council backs Euro funding for Highland projects
The Highland Council is backing a number of projects which are seeking Euro funding from the Highlands and Islands Special Transitional Programme.
Pupils study the police force for Duke of Edinburgh Awards
A group of Wick High School pupils participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award have recently begun a course studying the Police.
Biodiversity project brings colour to Easter Ross cornfields
The results of a biodiversity project in Easter Ross are bringing a burst of natural colour to cornfields throughout the area.
Launch of Wester Ross local plan on-line
Community involvement in The Highland Council’s Local Plan for the Wester Ross area is being extended to give residents the opportunity to go on-line and have their say in an interactive way.
Council puts pupils' safety first on school roads
Motorists in Ross and Cromarty area are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions will be introduced at Maryburgh Primary School from Monday 19th September, 2005, for children’s safety.
Nominations sought for Civic and Community Awards 2005
The Highland Council is seeking nominations for the 2005 Ross and Cromarty Civic and Community Awards.
The spirit of Poland still strong in Ross & Cromarty
An exciting Highland Council arts project is keeping alive the story of the Polish community that was established in Easter Ross during the 2nd World War.
Concert brings ancient music to life
The mystery and passion of Scotland’s ancient musical heritage comes to Tain’s Collegiate Church on Wednesday 5th
Council highlights need for water investment in Highland
The urgent need for investment in water supplies and wastewater treatment in the Highlands was highlighted when a delegation from The Highland Council met counterparts from Scottish Water.
Keiss beach tidy up
Despite the poor weather on Saturday afternoon, a group of hardy volunteers took part in the annual beach clean and monitor at Keiss beach.
Council agrees to fund winding up of Highland Festival
Highland Councillors today (Thursday, 22 September) agreed to release funding that will enable the Highland Festival company to wind up its operations.
School catchment areas to be reviewed
Five Inverness schools are to have their pupil catchment areas reviewed following a decision made today (Thursday, 22 September) by The Highland Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Committee.
Council seek meetings with BP and Scottish Fuels
A decision by BP and fuel distributors, Scottish Fuels, to withdraw the BP fuel discount card from all but a handful of filling stations in the Highlands is to be challenged by The Highland Council, who are concerned at the impact on station operators and local businesses who benefit from the cheaper fuel.
Medal winners achievements officially recognised
The Ross and Cromarty Area Committee hosted a civic reception in Dingwall last night (Wednesday 21 September) for ten Ross-shire medal winners and their families following the success of the Highland Disiability Sport Team at the Special Olympics held in Glasgow at the beginning of July.
New head teachers for Small Isles' schools
The Highland Council has appointed new primary school head teachers at the Hebridean Small Isles of Canna and Eigg.
Highland libraries attract young people
Young people are being given an incentive to use libraries more by the attraction of discounts to holders of the Highland Council’s High Life ~ Young Scot Card.
Permit parking schemes aim to combat commuter parkers
Measures are to be introduced in two areas close to the city centre in Inverness to curb commuter parking.
Major European conference for Aviemore
Representatives from Finland, Norway, the Faroes and Iceland are among 250 delegates attending a conference to be held at the Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore, on Thursday (22 September) to discuss an important ‘coming of age’ for the timber cladding of houses in Scotland.
Tro Mheadhan na Gaidhlig air Ghaidhealtachd
Thèid latha cudromach ann an eachdraidh na Gàidhlig air Ghàidhealtachd a chomharrachadh le còmhdhail ann an Inbhir Nis Dihaoine, 23mh Sultain.
Conference marks two decades of Gaelic Medium learning in the Highlands
A major milestone in the history of Gaelic in the Highlands will be marked by a conference in Inverness on Friday September 23rd.
First Minister's visit to Inverness school of ambition
First Minister Jack McConnell today (Friday) visited Inverness High School – one of the first 20 secondary schools in Scotland to pilot the Schools of Ambition Programme, which aims to raise the ambitions of schools, instil belief and ambition in pupils, extend their opportunities and transform their life chances.
Didsiteach Gaidhlig Air Chois
Sgrìobh Hamish Friseal, a tha na Chathraiche air Comataidh Thaghte na Gàidhlig aig Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd, gu Rùnaire A’ Chultair, nam Meadhanan is An Spòrs. Tha iomagain air mun bhuaidh a tha dàil ann an daingneachadh is stèidheachadh maoineachadh Seanal Didsiteach Gàidhlig a’ toirt air a’ ghnìomhachas is air an luchd-amhairc.
Council writes to Culture Secretary about Gaelic Digital channel
The Chairman of The Highland Council’s Gaelic Select Committee, Councillor Hamish Fraser has written to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, expressing concerns about the affect the delay in confirming the setting up and funding of a Gaelic Digital Channel was causing within the industry and the audience.
Highland 2007 Reception
The Board of Highland 2007 and Rob Gibson MSP hosted a reception in The Garden Lobby at the Scottish Parliament last night (Wednesday 14 September 2005) to introduce plans for the year Scotland celebrates Highland culture.
Old New Scotland - A visual exploration of the cultural landscape of Nova Scotia
The Highland Council, in association with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Highlands and the Provincial Government of Nova Scotia and Dualchas – the Skye and Lochalsh Museum and Heritage Service, are organising an exhibition tour in a number of venues across the Highlands of an artist from Eastern Nova Scotia.
Highland Council statement about meeting with John Muir Trust
A Highland Council spokesperson today (Wednesday, 14 September 2005) confirmed that an initial meeting had been held with the John Muir Trust in relation to the Trust’s plans to remove memorials from the summit of Ben Nevis.
Plans lodged for Highland's first sustainable school
The Highland Council has lodged a planning application for its first sustainable school.
Takeover secures jobs at Norfrost
The combination of a business loan package from Highland Opportunity Ltd., coupled with grant support from Caithness and Sutherland Enterprise, has enabled John G Russell (Transport) Limited to put together a financial package that was acceptable to the administrators KPMG to purchase the assets of Norfrost Limited, Castletown
Public opinion sought on draft coastal plan for the Two Brooms area
The draft of a new coastal plan - for Loch Broom, Little Loch Broom, the Summer Isles and Gruinard Bay – has just been published by The Highland Council.
Forging links with West Norway
The first stage in a new initiative to build a long-term partnership between the Highlands and Islands and the west of Norway gets underway this week when a delegation of 26 Norwegians from the west of Norway arrive in Inverness.
National Award for Inverlochy SOS group
A group, which was formed only three years ago to raise funding for improved play facilities in Inverlochy, has won a prestigious national award.
Glen Nevis Visitor Centre boosts Lochaber Mountain Rescue funds
A sizeable sum of money was presented to the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team this week at Highland Council’s Glen Nevis Visitor Centre.
Fort William primary school
Good progress has been made at the 88-pupil Fort William Primary School towards meeting the main points for action which followed the publication by HM Inspectorate of Education, Standards and Quality Report of 2002.
Highland school opens hairdressing salon
A hair and beauty salon has opened in Alness Academy to give pupils from Secondary Schools in Easter Ross the opportunity to study for a SVQ level 1 in Hairdressing as part of a new initiative between The Highland Council and Inverness College.
Review of electoral arrangements
The Highland Council is to challenge a number of proposals by the Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland to establish new multi-member wards in the Highlands in time for the next council elections in May 2007.
Freeman for Skye and Lochalsh - honour for Dame Ellen
Record breaking round the world solo yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur is to be made a Freeman of Skye and Lochalsh.
Caithness Horizons - Council bridges funding gap
The Highland Council today (Thursday) unanimously agreed to bridge the £250,000 funding gap in the exciting new tourism, leisure and community project at Thurso Town Hall and the Carnegie Library.