2008 News Releases

International artists queue up to work in Inverness Old Town

The Inverness Old Town Art team has been ‘overwhelmed and amazed’ by the response to their request for artists who would like to be considered to create a major new artwork for the Church Street elevation of the Ramada Hotel, Inverness.

Council And Businesses Work Together To Enhance Street Scene In City Centre

The Highland Council and the Business Improvement District Company are working together to address the need to make the best use of the enhanced street scene being created by Streetscape works.

New Highland Youth Convener sought

The search is on for a new convener to champion the cause of young people in the Highlands. Applicants for the position of Highland Youth Convener have until mid-day on Wednesday 30 July to register their interest in the 12-month position, which carries a bursary of £10,000.

Agencies Join Forces To Offer Business Advice

The Highland Council, Inverness BID Company, HIE, the Inverness Citizens Advice Bureau and the Inverness Chamber of Commerce have joined forces and brought together a team of professional advisers to offer practical, impartial and free advice during a special question and answer session in the Town House on Tuesday 8 July.

Help To Improve Highland Homes

Residents in the Highlands may be eligible for a council grant to help towards making improvements to their home so homeowners, tenants, crofters and landlords are being advised to check to see if they qualify for help.

Dingwall Streetscape Project Moves On To The Next Stage

As the result of a meeting between the Dingwall and Seaforth Ward Members and Planning Officials, the go ahead has been given for officers to start detailed design work for the Dingwall High Street Streetscape project.

Festival Theme for Inverness Youth Forum’s Showcase

The Inverness Youth Forum have announced details of the programme for their Summer Showcase event which will take place on Sunday 20th July at Bught Park as part of the Inverness Highland Games.

Crossroads school take first place in Schools Biodiversity Competition

Crossroads Primary School has won a biodiversity competition organised by The Highland Council Countryside Rangers in the Planning and Development Service. They beat off challenges from Bower, Mount Pleasant (Thurso), South Primary School (Wick); Thrumster and Watten.

Flying the Green Flag in Highland

Interest in the environment is flourishing in the Highlands, with 183 schools registered to the international award scheme, Eco-Schools. 23 schools have achieved the top award – the Green Flag - while 40 have silver awards, and 64 have bronze awards.

Penultimate Highland Schools PPP project is handed over

After more than a year of construction work, the new Kinlochleven Primary and High School have passed an independent building inspection and are now ready to welcome pupils at the start of the school session on Tuesday 19 August.

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