HMIe Report on Dingwall Academy
A very positive and encouraging report has been produced by HMIe on the 1,020- pupil Dingwall Academy.
Skye will remain Skye, Council assures the public
The Highland Council has assured the public that Skye will continue to be known as, and referred to, as Skye in Council business, literature and road signage and has dismissed suggestions that the island will have a new Gaelic name from Thursday, when Council elections are held.
Replacement Postal Votes
Postal voters, who have not yet received their ballot papers or have lost their papers, are being advised they can apply for a replacement postal vote up until 5 pm on Thursday - the daPostal voters, who have not yet received their ballot papers or have lost their papers, are being advised they can apply for a replacement postal vote up until 5 pm on Thursday - the day of the election. y of the election.
May Day walk in Smithton Woods.
A May Day woodland hunt for younger children has been organised by Highland Council’s Countryside Ranger John Orr.
Gaelic Tree Alphabet Banners
Bugs, beasties, birds, birch trees, gorse and Gaelic are just some of the things that pupils in schools across Ross and Cromarty are finding out about this Spring.
Drop food-on-the-go litter; pick up a £50 fine!
The Highland Council and Keep Scotland Beautiful jointly launched a new 'Keep Scotland Tidy' campaign to tackle food-on-the-go litter this week.
Postal Votes
The Returning Officer for the Scottish Parliament and Highland Council elections in the Highlands has apologised for the delay in the delivery of ballot papers to the 17,689 people who have applied for a postal vote at the forthcoming elections.
New fund launched for wildlife projects
A new Fund for practical projects to help Highland wildlife was launched at the weekend.
Residents’ Views Being ‘T’eased Out
Residents in Invergordon and Alness are being asked to make themselves a cup of tea, sit down and take 5 minutes to fill out a survey telling Council officials how they feel about their community as a place to live and what types of Anti-Social Behaviour worries them most.
Countryside access events for dog owners, cyclists and horse riders.
Two events have been organised by The Highland Council in Caithness during the Scottish Outdoor Access Festival which runs from April 28th to May 7th.
Dingwall Divers Swim For The Boat!
A team of seven members of Dingwall Youth Sub Aqua club completed a sponsored swim from Stromeferry to North Strome on Sunday 22nd April.
No sword or spurs for the new Lord Lieutenant
Janet Bowen, having just stood down from chairing the Highlands and Islands Volunteer Council of the Red Cross, recently received an unexpected letter from Number 10 asking if she was prepared to let the Prime Minister put her name forward to the Queen as Lord Lieutenant for Ross-shire, following the sad death of Sir Roderick Stirling of Fairburn.
Postal voting in Highland
10.2% of voters in the Highlands have applied to vote by post at the forthcoming Scottish Parliament and Highland Council elections on 3 May.
Newtonhill Woodland Group Needs Volunteers
A popular community woodland on the outskirts of Wick, managed by a committed community group, are now looking for new volunteers to help continue their good work.
New Black Isle Schools Open Their Doors
Two brand new community schools on the Black Isle have opened their doors to pupils, representing a £6.8 million investment by The Highland Council.
£10,000 For Dingwall Youth Sub Aqua Club
Dingwall Youth Sub Aqua Club received a grant of £10,000 towards the purchase of a rescue/ dive boat from The Big Lottery Fund – Awards for All.
Homes That Highland Pupils Will Build
Portree High School is working with a local employer in a programme that will help keep young people in Skye.
Council Carries Out Over £100,000 Improvements To Boggan Burn In Dingwall
The Highland Council has carried out over £100,000 of improvement works to the culvert inlet of Boggan Burn in Dingwall following flooding in the town last October.
New Director of Housing and Property
The Highland Council has appointed a Director of a new service - Housing and Property - which is a merger of Housing Services and Property and Architectural Services.
183 Candidates to Contest 22 New Council Multi-Member Wards
The elections for the 80 seats on The Highland Council, being held on Thursday 3 May, will involve 183 candidates contesting all of the 22 new multi-member wards.
Shetland fiddlers to visit Inverness
The Highland Accordion and Fiddle Club and Highland Council’s Inverness Traditional Music Project look forward to welcoming “New Traditions” fiddle group to Inverness on the weekend of the 14-16 April 2007.
Council Supports New Vision For Caithness and North Sutherland
Highland Councillors have agreed to contribute £120,000 over the next three years to support an initiative aimed at promoting the economic growth of Caithness and North Sutherland in the wake of the Dounreay rundown.
Council Agrees £600,000 Additional Funding for Eden Court Project
Highland Councillors today (Thursday) agreed to contribute an additional £600,000 towards the £3 million package of funds required to complete the extension and refurbishment of Eden Court, Inverness.
Council To Act As Loan Guarantor For Cromarty Church Restoration
The Highland Council will act as guarantor for a £250,000 loan taken out by The Scottish Redundant Churches Trust for repairs to the East Church in Cromarty which gained national interest after reaching the final of the BBC Restoration series.
ICT Repay Loan to The Highland Council
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Trust has repaid a loan of £600,000 to The Highland Council, which was used to upgrade the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Longman, Inverness to meet Scottish Premier League standards.
Convener Welcomes Executive’s Flooding Grant Aid
The Convener of The Highland Council Councillor Alison Magee has warmly welcomed confirmation from the Scottish Executive that it is to award the Council a grant of £4 million towards the cost of repairs caused by the storms in October 2006.
The Highland Council Appoints New Chief Executive
The Highland Council today (Wednesday) appointed a new Chief Executive. He is Alistair Dodds, the Council’s Depute Chief Executive.
Support For Wick Trees From Inverness To Malawi
A scheme to breathe new life into a small stand of trees at Wick Riverside Park in the heart of Wick has drawn wide support from Inverness to Malawi.
Highlands and Islands Ports In US Marketing Mission
Representatives of 5 ports from around the Highlands and Islands have just returned from Miami where they were exhibiting at the Seatrade International Cruise Shipping Convention.
Short List For Highland Children’s Book Awards
The short list for the 2007 Highland Children’s Book Awards has been announced so over the next couple of months, primary and secondary school pupils will be busy reading the entries and voting for their favourites.
New Corporate Manager for Ross Skye and Lochaber
The Highland Council has appointed a new Corporate Manager for Ross Skye and Lochaber. He is Bob Cameron, Area Manager for Ross and Cromarty.
Free Admission to Highland Folk Museum for 2007, the Year that Scotland Celebrates Highland Culture.
As a part of the Highland 2007 celebrations to mark the richness and diversity of Highland culture, the Highland Folk Museum is admitting visitors to both its Kingussie and Newtonmore sites free for the forthcoming season, which begins on Thursday 5 April.
New Head Teacher for Glenurquhart Primary School
A new Head Teacher has been appointed to the 131-pupil Glenurquhart Primary School.
Motorists Warned of Delays at Nairn
Motorists are being warned of a disruption to traffic in King Street, Nairn, as the result of essential works which commence at 8 am on Tuesday 10 April in connection with the construction of the new Nairn Community Centre.
Inverness Rangers walk with the stars and take tea at Culloden House
Highland Council’s Inverness Rangers will be star gazing and taking tea at Culloden House Hotel during the Easter break and are inviting people to join them.
Morrison Construction partner Highland Promise schools cultural programme
The Highland Council today (Monday) announced Morrison Construction as an Event Partner to the Highland Promise – An Gealladh Mòr – the year long programme of activity being run in schools throughout the Highlands as part of Highland 2007.