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Storm damage takes its toll on Highland roads
Published on 16 Jan 2020Storm Brendan has taken its toll on roads and infrastructure across the Highlands.
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Provost’s vision opens doors for ‘cultural tourism triangle’ as dates confirmed for Castle Open Days
Published on 15 Jan 2020This Spring will see two key events realised in the Provost of Inverness’s vision to see civic buildings in the city open to the public for their enjoyment.
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Council to consult on Dornoch Common Good land
Published on 14 Jan 2020The Highland Council is today (14 January 2020) launching an 8-week Common Good consultation giving the Dornoch community until 10 March 2020 to respond to a proposal to dispose, by new lease, of an a
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Partners prepare in response to potential coastal flooding
Published on 14 Jan 2020he Caithness and Sutherland Emergency Liaison Group met this morning (Tuesday 14 January) to prepare for the potential of coastal flooding affecting communities in Caithness and Sutherland.
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Temporary change of address for city Service Point
Published on 14 Jan 2020As restoration works to the Town House progress, Inverness Service Point customers are being advised that the service will temporarily relocate from its base within the historic building.
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Council and partners prepare for potential flooding in Lochaber
Published on 13 Jan 2020The Highland Council and multi-agency partners have met today to prepare for the potential of flooding in some areas of Lochaber.
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Education Scotland report on Community Learning and Development
Published on 13 Jan 2020Senior leaders at Highland Council have been praised in a new report for understanding and valuing a Community Learning and Development (CLD) approach in meeting Highland Outcome Improvement Plan prio
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Scottish Water to carry out manhole repair in Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness
Published on 10 Jan 2020Essential work to repair a manhole cover on Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, will be carried out next week, Scottish Water has advised.
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New Water Treatment Works set for journey to Invermoriston
Published on 10 Jan 2020A new state of the art Water Treatment Works (WTW) is set to make the journey to its long term home on the banks of Loch Ness at Invermoriston.
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United front in seeking Scottish Government commitment on A96 and A 9 upgrades
Published on 9 Jan 2020Council and business leaders from the North and North-East have joined forces to seek an “unwavering” assurance from the Scottish Government of its continued commitment to delivering upgrades .....
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Ardersier Sperm Whale update
Published on 8 Jan 2020The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team have been on site today (Wednesday 8th January) to co-ordinate disposal of the sperm whale which died after stranding close to the shore at Ardersier i
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Fort William, Aviemore and Grantown to pilot new e-bike hire project
Published on 8 Jan 2020Residents in Fort William, Aviemore and Grantown are being given the chance to hire electric bikes to improve their fitness mobility and ability to get about their rural communities.....
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Wick Street Design Festival to help redesign Wick’s High Street
Published on 7 Jan 2020ickers are being asked to help develop designs ideas to help improve the High Street.
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Your Cash Your Caithness
Published on 6 Jan 2020The Highland Council took receipt of £9,497 from the old Caithness Partnership earlier in 2019 on condition that these funds were set aside and used in a Your Cash Your Caithness funding event.
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Red Hot Highland Fling 2019
Published on 24 Dec 2019The Northern Meeting Park Arena will open at 20:00 and the show will run from 20:30 – 00:30 with a short break at midnight for a spectacular fireworks display and a rousing rendition of Auld Lang Syne
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Highland Pride date announced
Published on 24 Dec 2019Highland Pride organisers and The Highland Council have announced that one of Scotland’s biggest LGBT+ Pride events will take place in Bught Park, Inverness on Sunday 19th July 2020.
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Highland Council staff and members dig deep for charity this festive season
Published on 23 Dec 2019Kind-hearted Highland Council staff and members have dug deep into their pockets at an already expensive time of year to help two important charities in the region.
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Temporary road closures for Dornoch Hogmanay event
Published on 23 Dec 2019The Highland Council is advising motorists that Castle Street, Castle Close and Shore Road, Dornoch will be closed to enable the Hogmanay Street Party in the Square to take place.
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Hogmanay temporary closure of Infirmary Bridge, Inverness
Published on 23 Dec 2019The Highland Council is advising people that the Infirmary Bridge will be closed for Hogmanay.
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Island school performs classic Christmas panto – Raasay-style
Published on 20 Dec 2019Raasay Primary School recently performed their annual Christmas show to a packed audience of family, friends and community members.
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This Christmas let’s reduce our waste in Highland as much as possible!
Published on 20 Dec 2019The Highland Council is reminding householders and businesses to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible over the festive period to prevent unnecessary waste.
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Plans progress for Low Carbon and Active Travel Hub at Rose Street
Published on 20 Dec 2019Highland Council is progressing plans for a Low Carbon and Active Travel Hub project based within Rose Street car park in Inverness.
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Highland Council gives notice that a procurement for Corran Ferry service may be coming
Published on 20 Dec 2019Highland Council will be testing the market by contacting prospective contractors (scheduled to be sent on 6 January 2020) to give notice that a procurement for the Corran ferry service may be coming.
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Highland Council service arrangements for Christmas and New Year
Published on 19 Dec 2019The Highland Council notifies its service users and customers of its opening hours and service arrangements over the festive period.
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New £1M Coastal Defence Project announced for A87 near Kintail Lodge
Published on 19 Dec 2019Coastal defence project is set to be carried out on a sea wall next to the A87 south of Kintail Lodge starting on Monday 6 January for around 12 weeks.
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Highland partnership focuses the spotlight on preventing domestic abuse during festive season
Published on 18 Dec 2019For some Christmas is seen as a time to spend time with friends and family, but for survivors of domestic abuse, it can be an extremely difficult time of year.
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Living Wage Accreditation for Highland Council
Published on 18 Dec 2019The largest employer in the Highlands, has achieved Living Wage accreditation.
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New Year Design Festival to Help Transform High Street in Wick
Published on 18 Dec 2019Sustrans Scotland, The Highland Council, Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council and Local Councillors are working on an ambitious project to re-design Wick High Street.
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Accounts Commission report underlines the challenge ahead for setting Highland Council budget.
Published on 17 Dec 2019As Highland Council prepares to begin its budget engagement process in January 2020, the local authority notes the recent Accounts Commission report published this week.
