News archive

News published August 2007

  • HMIe Report on Teanassie Primary School, Inverness

    Published 28 Aug 2007

    In an HMIe report on Teanassie School, near Inverness, a range of strengths were identified. The primary school was commended for:

  • Smoking Enforcement Officers to target taxis and work vehicles

    Published 28 Aug 2007

    Following the success of the smoking ban in public houses, hotels, restaurants, shops and other workplaces, The Highland Council’s Smoking Enforcement Officers are set to target taxis and works’ v

  • Work commences on Fort William archaeology investigations

    Published 27 Aug 2007

    Local Highland Councillor Dr Michael Foxley will this Thursday  (30th August, 2007) welcome a crack team of archaeology experts to the Lochaber town of Fort William as they begin the first stages of

  • New additions to Highland Doors Open Days 2007

    Published 27 Aug 2007

    Five lifeboat stations, a castle, private home and the headquarters of a national environmental agency are among the new venues added to the national Doors Open Days event this year.

  • Waste Management Strategy in Highland

    Published 27 Aug 2007

    Highland Councillors have agreed to develop a sustainable waste management strategy for the Skye and Lochaber areas including the option of a small waste to energy plant as a means of disposing of was

  • Support for Gaelic in the Highlands

    Published 27 Aug 2007

    The Chairman of The Highland Council’s Gaelic Committee has been heartened by the support shown for Gaelic at the six recent consultation meetings on the Council’s Draft Gaelic Plan.

  • Council Appoints Head of Construction

    Published 27 Aug 2007

    The Highland Council has appointed Mr Gary Westwater from Fife Council to the post of Head of Construction within the newly-formed Housing and Property Service.

  • Young drivers urged to take up Pass Plus Scheme

    Published 27 Aug 2007

    An extra 295 young drivers will get the chance to take advanced driving instruction through the Highland Wellbeing Alliance’s Pass Plus Scheme this year, thanks to a £40,000 funding boost from The

  • Highland Council offers a taste of traditional music

    Published 24 Aug 2007

    A traditional music open evening and taster session for adults and children in the Inverness area will take place on Wednesday 29th August from 7-9pm in Crown Church Hall.

  • Council on Line to meet Energy Management Targets

    Published 24 Aug 2007

    Energy management measures are beginning to pay dividends for The Highland Council and further investments are proposed to meet targets set by the Council’s Administration to reduce energy use and c