News archive
News published April 2011
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Postal voters urged to make their vote count
Published 18 Apr 2011A record number of Highland electors have applied to vote by post at the Scottish Parliamentary elections and the national referendum on the UK voting system on Thursday 5 May.
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Development Plan Scheme 2011
Published 18 Apr 2011The Highland Council has submitted its latest Development Plan Scheme to Scottish Ministers. This document sets out the key pieces of work being undertaken by the Development Plans Team over the com
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Council seeks views on planning for wind energy
Published 18 Apr 2011The Highland Council has prepared new planning guidance for wind energy developments and now wants to hear what the people of the Highlands, developers and interest groups think about it.
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Kirkhill children are credit to the community
Published 15 Apr 2011Pupils, parents and staff at Kirkhill Primary School have received high praise from Her Majesty’s Inspectors in their report which was published on April 13th. The inspectors found evidence of a c
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Northern Constabulary's new Chief Constable takes the helm
Published 14 Apr 2011Issued by Northern Constabulary
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Network for public sector employees launched – by employees
Published 13 Apr 2011Disabled employees of 9 public sector organisations have joined forces to set up a network to work with employers to improve, enhance and promote equality in the work place.
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An Sgàilean Ùr: Celtic Media Festival 2011
Published 13 Apr 2011Five youngsters aged 10 - 15 from Highland Schools will participate in this year’s Celtic Media Festival in Stornoway. The young people from Sleat Primary, Portree High School and Bun-sgoil Ghàid
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Contract awarded for Plockton High School extension
Published 13 Apr 2011The Highland Council has awarded a major contract to improve the learning environment at Plockton High School and introduce a new biomass heating system for the entire school complex.
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Kyle Rhea tidal energy project
Published 13 Apr 2011Martin Wright, Chief Executive of Marine Current Turbines Ltd, today (Tuesday, April 12th) met with Dr Michael Foxley, the Leader of The Highland Council’s Administration and senior officers of the
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Artists come to Culloden
Published 13 Apr 2011Three newly appointed artists will be coming to Culloden this spring to look afresh at the battlefield, exploring its hidden histories with a view to creating new artwork in the Highlands.