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News published July 2008

  • Bellfield Park Serves up a Tennis Treat

    Published 8 Jul 2008

    Aspiring Andy Murrays will be given the chance to try out their tennis skills when Bellfield Park in Inverness hosts The Highland Council’s Active Mini Tennis Week from Monday 4th to Friday 8th Augu

  • International artists queue up to work in Inverness Old Town

    Published 4 Jul 2008

    The Inverness Old Town Art team has been ‘overwhelmed and amazed’ by the response to their request for artists who would like to be considered to create a major new artwork for the Church Street e

  • Council And Businesses Work Together To Enhance Street Scene In City Centre

    Published 4 Jul 2008

    A number of businesses are already making use of the refurbished streets by placing tables and chairs outside their premises in order to create a café style culture. However, businesses are reminded

  • New Highland Youth Convener sought

    Published 3 Jul 2008

    The search is on for a new convener to champion the cause of young people in the Highlands. Applicants for the position of Highland Youth Convener have until mid-day on Wednesday 30 July to register t

  • Agencies Join Forces To Offer Business Advice

    Published 2 Jul 2008

    The Highland Council, Inverness BID Company, HIE, the Inverness Citizens Advice Bureau and the Inverness Chamber of Commerce have joined forces and brought together a team of professional advisers to

  • Help To Improve Highland Homes

    Published 2 Jul 2008

    Residents in the Highlands may be eligible for a council grant to help towards making improvements to their home so homeowners, tenants, crofters and landlords are being advised to check to see if the

  • Festival Theme for Inverness Youth Forum’s Showcase

    Published 2 Jul 2008

    The Inverness Youth Forum have announced details of the programme for their Summer Showcase event which will take place on Sunday 20th July at Bught Park as part of the Inverness Highland Games.

  • Dingwall Streetscape Project Moves On To The Next Stage

    Published 2 Jul 2008

    As the result of a meeting between the Dingwall and Seaforth Ward Members and Planning Officials, the go ahead has been given for officers to start detailed design work for the Dingwall High Street St

  • Crossroads school take first place in Schools Biodiversity Competition

    Published 2 Jul 2008

    Crossroads Primary School has won a biodiversity competition organised by The Highland Council Countryside Rangers in the Planning and Development Service. They beat off challenges from Bower, Mount P

  • Flying the Green Flag in Highland

    Published 1 Jul 2008

    Interest in the environment is flourishing in the Highlands, with 183 schools registered to the international award scheme, Eco-Schools. 23 schools have achieved the top award – the Green Flag - whi