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News published December 2010

  • Sandown Lands, Nairn

    Published 17 Dec 2010

    The Highland Council has agreed to rescind, without penalty, the missives it signed with Deveron Homes Ltd over the development of the Sandown Lands, Nairn.

  • Health and Social Care Review in the Highlands

    Published 16 Dec 2010

    The Highland Council and the NHS Highland Board have unanimously agreed to progress far-reaching plans to integrate health and social care services in the Highlands.

  • Status quo on display of election posters

    Published 16 Dec 2010

    The Highland Council has rejected a move to impose a complete ban on election posters on Council property, roadside verges and street furniture in the direct ownership of the Council.

  • Review of Highland education provision

    Published 16 Dec 2010

    A strategic review of Highland Council’s education provision and its school estate is to be brought before members of the Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Committee early in the New Year.

  • Amenity grass cutting outsourcing agreed

    Published 16 Dec 2010

    The Highland Council has agreed savings proposals for grounds maintenance following a detailed discussion at a full council meeting today (Thursday).

  • Review of Customer Services

    Published 16 Dec 2010

    The Highland Council has agreed to introduce greater sharing of front counter services to avoid a duplication of running and maintenance costs.

  • Council agree savings to close budget gap

    Published 16 Dec 2010

    The Highland Council has agreed savings to close a £17.8 million gap in its budget for 2011/12 and 2012/13, leaving a further £17 million to be found over the next two financial years.

  • Youth Convener

    Published 16 Dec 2010

    The Highland Council has agreed to further enhance the participation and involvement of young people, and specifically the Youth Convener, in the delivery of Council services.

  • Golspie group’s success in anti-smoking competition

    Published 16 Dec 2010

    A Golspie youth Group has won a £500 award in a national anti-smoking competition; “The Crofton Award for best newcomer”.

  • Operation Respect partners offering safety advice ahead of expected busy weekend

    Published 16 Dec 2010

    With the city centre expected to be busy this weekend with shoppers by day and revellers by night, partners of Operation Respect are asking members of the public to be mindful of their personal safety