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Temporary traffic restrictions - Inverness
Published on 14 Feb 2020Motorists are being advised that there will be a temporary road closure on Railway Terrace – Strothers Lane Road, Inverness.
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Fort William set to “Awaken the Giant” on Loch Linnhe
Published on 14 Feb 2020After many years of planning, consultation, detailed design and lease negotiation, Caol Regeneration Company are delighted to announce the award of a contract to George Leslie Ltd for the civil works
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Highland councillors approve small rise in council housing rents
Published on 13 Feb 2020Members today approved a modest 3% rent increase for residential rents and service charges following detailed consultation with tenants.
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Highland Council's new Chief Social Work Officer’s first annual report highlights successes and challenges
Published on 12 Feb 2020Highland Council's new Chief Social Work Officer for Highland Council, Karen Ralston, has enjoyed a successful first year in her role.
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Syrian refugee resettlement programme in Highland hailed a success
Published on 12 Feb 2020Members today welcomed the significant efforts by communities and partners in delivering a successful Refugee Resettlement programme in Highland.
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Council Tax Scam warning
Published on 12 Feb 2020Highland Council Trading Standards are again warning unsuspecting residents of the emergence of a new Council Tax scam.
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Tenant Participation and Engagement in Badenoch & Strathspey hailed a success
Published on 12 Feb 2020Highland Council’s Tenant Participation Team is working with ten interested tenants in Badenoch & Strathspey who have said they would like to be more involved in all aspects of their tenancy.
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Dingwall - temporary road closure
Published on 12 Feb 2020Motorists are being advised by The Highland Council that there will be a temporary road closure on a section of the C1214 Tulloch Street, Dingwall.
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New Chair outlines vision for local Committee
Published on 11 Feb 2020The new Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee met today (Tuesday 11 February) and first thing on the agenda was to appoint a chair.
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Council publishes Highland Common Good Asset Register
Published on 11 Feb 2020The Highland Council has published the Highland Common Good Asset Register following the completion of a consultation process required by the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.
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Roads Maintenance Programme for Badenoch and Strathspey approved
Published on 11 Feb 2020Members today approved the 2020/21 Roads Maintenance Programme for the Badenoch and Strathspey Area.
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Highland Council by-election candidates confirmed
Published on 10 Feb 2020Six candidates are standing for election to fill a vacancy in the Eilean à Cheò Ward of The Highland Council.
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Young Ardnamurchan chef cooks her way to 1st place in Rotary Young Chef District Final
Published on 10 Feb 2020Congratulations to our first year pupil, Helen Jones, from Lochaline who took first place in the Rotary Young Chef District final in East Kilbride on Wednesday 5th February.
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Highland School first to receive Cyber Safety award
Published on 10 Feb 2020Pupils at Daviot Primary School are celebrating after becoming the first Highland School to receive the Cyber Resilience and Internet Safety Award through the digital schools framework.
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Caithness public to decide funding for local projects
Published on 7 Feb 2020Following the call by the Highland Council for local groups in Caithness to apply for a share of £10,000 to fund projects in their local area, members of the public are now being invited to take part
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Licensing of the public performance of plays
Published on 7 Feb 2020The Highland Licensing Committee, at their meeting on 14 January 2020, made their final resolution in relation to the licensing of the public performance of plays under the public entertainment licens
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One-Stop Shop For Early Learning Careers
Published on 7 Feb 2020The fantastic career opportunities available in the early learning and childcare sectors, where people can really make a difference, are on show at a free event this month in Inverness.
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Response to Scottish Government’s budget
Published on 6 Feb 2020The Leader of The Highland Council and the Budget Leader gave the Scottish Government’s budget a very cautious reaction.
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Progress for Council’s Off-street car parking policy
Published on 6 Feb 2020At a special meeting of the former Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee, held in October last year, Councillors agreed a new approach to the introduction of car parking charges across
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Latha Fiosrachaidh mu Fhoghlam tron Ghàidhlig ann an Inbhir Theòrsa - Thurso Gaelic Medium Education Information Day.
Published on 5 Feb 2020A bheil ùidh agaibh barrachd ionnsachadh mu Fhoghlam tron Ghàidhlig?
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Close of nomination date draws near for Highland Council By-Election
Published on 5 Feb 2020Anyone wishing to stand in The Highland Council’s Eilean à Cheò Ward 10 by-election is being reminded that the deadline for nomination forms to be returned is 4pm on Monday (10 February)
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Essential repair works: collapsed pavement Church Street/Market Lane Inverness
Published on 3 Feb 2020Works are to commence on Sunday 9th February 2020 to repair a collapsed pavement at the entrance of The Victorian Market (Inverness) at Market Lane from Church Street.
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Inverness West Link Stage 2 – road closure / HGV diversion
Published on 3 Feb 2020To allow the construction of the Inverness West Link Stage 2 project, there will be an overnight road closure on the A82 from 19:00 on Monday 10 February to 06:00 on Tuesday 11 February.
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Ath-thogalach ùr deiseil aig Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis - New annexe for Gaelic school in Inverness completed
Published on 3 Feb 2020Tha Roinn na Tràth Ìre a-nis stèidhichte anns an togalach ùr anns a bheil dà sheòmar-teagaisg sgoil-àraich, dà sheòmar-teagaisg bun-sgoile, cidsin solair, seòmar-bìdh, oifisean agus goireasan eile.
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Warning after counterfeit Bank of Ireland £50 notes being circulated
Published on 30 Jan 2020Police Scotland is warning the public and retailers after reports have been received of counterfeit Bank of Ireland £50 notes being circulated.
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Improved financial outlook paves the way for investment in roads
Published on 29 Jan 2020Leader of The Highland Council will highlight the need for investment in roads at tomorrow’s Corporate Resources meeting, Thursday 30 January, in the light of an improving financial outlook.
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Proposed council house rent increase approved by new Housing and Property Committee
Published on 29 Jan 2020A proposed 3% rent increase for 2020/21 was agreed by Highland Council’s new Housing and Property Committee today, 29 January. This would result in an increase in the average weekly council house rent
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Tha Feum Againn air Ceannard Ùr!/We Need a New Head Teacher!
Published on 29 Jan 2020Gaelic Medium Pupils at Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar (Lochaber Primary School) have come out fighting in the battle to recruit a new Gaelic speaking Head Teacher.
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Vehicle restrictions at Highland Council Household Waste Recycling Centres
Published on 28 Jan 2020From the 3rd February 2020, The Highland Council will be introducing vehicle restrictions at Household Waste Recycling Centres.
