News archive

News published August 2009

  • The Highland’s new Archive and Registration Centre is handed over

    Published 18 Aug 2009

    After almost 18 months of construction work, Morrison Construction, part of the Galliford Try group, has handed the keys over to The Highland Council for the new Archive and Registration Centre at the

  • Sponsorship of City Roundabouts

    Published 18 Aug 2009

    Following the launch of a city roundabout sponsorship scheme in Inverness earlier this year, The Highland Council has attracted its first sponsor.

  • Opening of new Highland inter-agency centre for autism

    Published 17 Aug 2009

    A new £1.2 million centre has opened in Inverness to improve outcomes for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families throughout Highland. The Pines is a purpose-buil

  • Probationer Teachers Welcomed To The Highlands

    Published 17 Aug 2009

    Councillor Bill Fernie, Chairman of the Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Committee, and Hugh Fraser, The Highland Council’s Director of Education, Culture and Sport have welcomed 112 probati

  • Reducing Accidents in Highland

    Published 14 Aug 2009

    Highland Councillors have welcomed a report that confirms that Highland is performing well in reducing road accidents, including those involving drivers aged 17-25.

  • Red Squirrel Event

    Published 14 Aug 2009

    Red Squirrels will be the theme of a guided afternoon walk on Sunday 23 August at Tradespark Woods.

  • New bid for Euro Funding on A855 Portree to Staffin Road

    Published 14 Aug 2009

    The Highland Council is to make a second bid for Euro funding to help upgrade the A 855 Portree – Staffin road to two lane status.

  • Record Turnout For Sand Sculpture Contest

    Published 14 Aug 2009

    A record number of people took part in the annual sand sculpture contest,on Clachtoll Beach in North West Sutherland which was organised by The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers based in Assynt

  • Funding Clinics For Community Projects

    Published 13 Aug 2009

    The Highland Council's Cromarty Firth Ward is hosting two special Project and Funding Clinics with support from Ross-shire Voluntary Action. These clinics will give people the chance to come along and

  • Planning For The Future At Ward Forum

    Published 13 Aug 2009

    Residents, Community Councils and community representatives in the Tain and Easter Ross Ward have the opportunity to say what they think the area should be like in future at their Ward Forum next Wedn