News archive
News published May 2019
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Impact on PSA posts significantly reduced to under 12 across Highland
Published 21 May 2019There will be minimal impact on PSA posts due to extensive work done to protect staff through holding back over 50 vacant posts and identifying other opportunities within the council.
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City roads to close for parade
Published 20 May 2019A number of roads in Inverness City Centre will be temporarily closed to all vehicles on Saturday (25 May) in the interests of public safety during the Birchwood Highland parade.
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Updated active travel maps now available for Inverness
Published 20 May 2019he popular active travel map for Inverness has been updated and reprinted with the aim of making it easier for local residents and visitors alike to plan safer routes for everyday and leisure journeys around the city.
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Councillors to liaise with Badenoch & Strathspey communities over changes to Christmas lighting support
Published 20 May 2019Badenoch and Strathspey Councillors are to liaise with Community Councils and local community groups wishing to provide festive Christmas lighting and decorations.
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Free forum event for Highland landlords
Published 20 May 2019The Highland Council, in partnership with Under One Roof Scotland, are inviting all private landlords to a special seminar specifically to look at issues surrounding common repairs and building maintenance in flats and how to deal with any problems that may arise.
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“X” to mark the vote in Thursday’s Euro Elections
Published 20 May 2019On Thursday (23 May 2019) polling stations across the Highlands will be open from 7am to 10pm for people to cast their vote in the European Elections.
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Highland pupils impress with engineering skills
Published 20 May 2019
Tore and Munlochy primary school children have been part of an exciting STEM project with Primary Engineer to build and design shoe box and electric powered cars.
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Improved financial position welcomed
Published 17 May 2019A greatly improved financial position is to be reported to the council’s Corporate Resources Committee meeting next week
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Caithness welcomes £265,290 Town Centre Funding
Published 17 May 2019CAITHNESS has been awarded £265,290 of funding to stimulate economic investments in Highland town centres to help them diversify and flourish.
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Step forward for trial air services between Skye and Glasgow
Published 16 May 2019At today’s meeting of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee, Councillors gave the go ahead for the Chair to write to the Transport Secretary on behalf of the Council, HITRANS and HIE seeking financial and technical support to enable the establishment of trial air services between Skye and Glasgow.
Published 20 May 2019