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News published February 2009

  • Winter Maintenance Update

    Published 16 Feb 2009

    The prolonged period of adverse weather conditions this winter has resulted in a significant increase in the usage of rock salt to treat roads in the Highlands.

  • No messing in Ness-side

    Published 16 Feb 2009

    Council officers reported that in January six fixed penalty fines of £40 each were issued to dog owners who failed to clean up after their dogs in the Council’s Ness-side Ward. Three of the penalty

  • Inverness by-election date chosen

    Published 16 Feb 2009

    A by-election will be held in The Highland Council’s Ward 14 – Inverness West - on Thursday 23 April to choose a successor to Councillor Jimmy MacDonald, who died on 30 January at the age of 60.

  • Council Confirms Commitment to Wick Heating Scheme

    Published 13 Feb 2009

    The Highland Council has advised customers of its Wick district heating system that their supply of heat and hot water will continue as it investigates the best way forward for delivering heat to thei

  • Council Confirms Council Tax Freeze and Growth in Key Services

    Published 12 Feb 2009

    A freeze in the Council Tax and a growth in spending to accommodate priority front line services has been confirmed by The Highland Council. The Independent/Liberal Democrat and Labour Administration

  • Proposed tree work in Tain

    Published 12 Feb 2009

    The three Highland Councillors for Tain and Easter Ross are seeking the views of Tain residents over the future of two large Cypress trees in the Rose Garden in the town’s High Street. The Highland

  • Snow Affects Schools in North Highlands

    Published 11 Feb 2009

    A total of 23 schools and education units in the North Highlands have closed today (Wednesday) as a result of adverse weather.

  • Broadford Primary gets the Blues during Village Clean up

    Published 11 Feb 2009

    Broadford Primary School carried out a village clean up with a difference on Monday. Braving snow underfoot all the pupils took a turn at being Waste Warriors during the course of the day, not only cl

  • Fort William Waterfront – Conclusion of Missives expected

    Published 11 Feb 2009

    Conclusion of missives is expected shortly with Fort William Waterfront Ltd, The Highland Council’s preferred developers of the Waterfront project in the West Highland town.

  • Cromarty Firth Ward explores help available to those feeling the credit crunch

    Published 10 Feb 2009

    The Highland Cromarty Firth Ward Forum will meet on Thursday 26th February at the Kiltearn Parish Church Hall in Balconie Street, Evanton. The focus at this month’s meeting will be the credit crunc