News Centre
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Works under way for new Nairn High Street crossing
Published on 22 Mar 2019A new pedestrian crossing aims to provide a safer High Street for Nairn town centre as works progress on Nairn Courthouse renovations.
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Scottish Highland emergency services team up with construction to keep workers safe on roads
Published on 21 Mar 2019Around 120 apprentices and staff in the construction industry attended crucial road safety training in Inverness this week to help protect them from dangerous road accidents on their daily commute to work.
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Temporary road closures in Inverness during parade
Published on 21 Mar 2019The Highland Council is advising all road users that a number of temporary road restrictions will be in place in Inverness during the afternoon of Saturday 23 March 2019.
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Site Works Begin for New Affordable Homes at Glenfield, Ullapool
Published on 21 Mar 2019Highland Housing Alliance has announced that onsite building works are under way at Glenfield in Ullapool, which will see 49 homes becoming available in winter 2019.
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Police Public Bravery Award awarded to Fort William woman
Published on 21 Mar 2019Police Scotland has bestowed a Police Public Bravery Award on Sandra MacLean of Fort William for her actions.
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Step closer for new city centre homes
Published on 20 Mar 2019The Highland Council and Highland Housing Alliance are another step closer towards the construction of Wyvern House on Academy Street, Inverness as the demolition of the existing building nears completion.
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Scottish Highland emergency services team up with construction to keep workers safe on roads
Published on 19 Mar 2019On 20th and 21st March, crucial road safety training will be delivered to 120 apprentices and staff in the construction industry to help protect them from dangerous road accidents on their daily commute to work on Highland roads.
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An opportunity to shape the growth of your place
Published on 18 Mar 2019The Highland Council is raising awareness of the opportunity to help shape future growth and development across the Inner Moray Firth area.
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Still time to cast your vote in Cairngorms National Park Election
Published on 18 Mar 2019Voters in Wards 1, 2 and 5 of the Cairngorms National Park Election have until 4pm on Thursday, 21 March 2019 to return their postal votes for a community representative to serve their areas on the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board.
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Inverness Highland Games & Gala weekend preview
Published on 15 Mar 2019Highland Council has announced details of an expansion to the programme for this year’s Inverness Highland Games & Gala weekend with a number of new events being added to the city’s summer season.
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Winning words for Culloden pupils
Published on 14 Mar 2019Two pupils from Culloden Academy in Inverness have certainly got a winning way with words after coming top in the Highlands and Islands and Grampian Final ....
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Councillors commend Corporate Parenting activities
Published on 14 Mar 2019The responsibilities of Highland Councillors as Corporate Parents of Care Experienced Young People in Highland were highlighted today at a meeting of the Council’s Care, Learning and Housing Committee
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Highlands and Islands organisations work together to influence air travel policy
Published on 14 Mar 2019Key stakeholders from across the Highlands and Islands will meet officials from the Department for Transport (DfT) in Inverness on Friday (15 March) to highlight the critical importance of improved air services to the region’s prosperity.
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Equality mainstreamed in Highland - Council, Education and Licensing.
Published on 14 Mar 2019A report that aims to demonstrate the continuing commitments of Highland Council, to advance and mainstream equality into day-to-day work was approved today.
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Improvement works on Ness Islands completed
Published on 13 Mar 2019The final phase of work to improve the Ness Islands footpaths in Inverness has been completed, creating better access for anyone coming to enjoy this scenic part of the city.
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Moving Forward with the Nairn Links
Published on 13 Mar 2019Positive discussions were held on Friday (8 March) between Team Hamish, the Council, NICE and Nairn BID, on progressing delivery of projects for the Nairn Links.
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Lochaber pupils create wildlife haven with playground tree planting
Published on 12 Mar 2019Highland primary school, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar, were delighted in their successful application for 30 free trees from Woodland Trust Scotland.
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Highland Council to consult on Common Good Asset List
Published on 12 Mar 2019The Highland Council is today (12 March 2019) launching a 12 week consultation giving the community until 5 June 2019 to comment on the proposed contents of the Common Good Fund Asset Register.
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YOUR AREA – YOUR VIEWS – Still time to take part in Fort William Consultation
Published on 12 Mar 2019Over 300 people living in the Lundavra catchment area of Fort William have already taken the opportunity to share their views by completing a comprehensive survey looking at what it is like to live in the area.
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Finding out how to foster and adopt made easier in Highland
Published on 11 Mar 2019People living in The Highland Council area can now find out how to foster and adopt in the comfort of their own homes.
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Council launches new tool for publishing Business and Industrial Land data for Highland Areas
Published on 11 Mar 2019The Highland Council has today (Monday 11 March) announced the release of a new mapping tool for available business and industrial land across the Council area that is aimed at supporting investment in the Highlands.
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Temporary road closures at Sutherland level crossings
Published on 11 Mar 2019The Highland Council is advising drivers that temporary road restrictions will be in place while Network Rail undertakes work to two level crossings in Sutherland.
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Second term for Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District
Published on 8 Mar 2019Businesses have voted for the Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District (BID) to continue for a second term and a further five years from 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2024.
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Public invited to examine Drumnadrochit flood protection proposals
Published on 8 Mar 2019The formal Flood Protection Scheme Notice for Drumnadrochit Flood Protection Scheme that has been published today (Friday 8 March 2019) is intended to reduce the risk of flooding and provide protection for 37 residential and commercial properties in the village.
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Commonwealth Day flag raising ceremony
Published on 8 Mar 2019Commonwealth Day flag raising ceremony
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Revised dates for A9 Tain South junction closure
Published on 7 Mar 2019New revised dates have been set for essential resurfacing works on a section of the A9 Trunk Road, on the Tain Bypass. The new dates are from Sunday 24th March to Friday 29th March 2019.
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Council Programme and Corporate Plan approved
Published on 7 Mar 2019The Council’s Programme “Local Voices: Highland Choices” was approved at today’s Council meeting, along with a Corporate Plan which provides the measures and actions required to deliver and monitor the Programme.
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A Connected Highland
Published on 7 Mar 2019Council has agreed 22 strategic improvement priorities and a Highland Improving Performance Programme for the Council which aims to make the connections across services and communities and drive the improvement.
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Highland Council demonstrates improving performance
Published on 7 Mar 2019Overall the Council’s key performance indicators (KPIs) for 2017-18 are performing well with 81% (22) either improving or being maintained.
