News archive

News published January 2012

  • Sandown Design Charrette - 30 January – 2 February 2012

    Published 23 Jan 2012

    The Highland Council are pleased to announce further details of a design charrette to be held for the Sandown site in Nairn from Monday 30 January to Thursday 2 February 2012. The charrette, which wil

  • Deadline looms for Crofting Commission elections

    Published 20 Jan 2012

    Eligible candidates are reminded that the deadline for returning nomination papers to seek election to the new Crofting Commission is 4 pm on Thursday 26 January.

  • Sharp drop in temperature causes treacherous conditions

    Published 20 Jan 2012

    The Highland Council has assured the public that priority routes were treated last night and that all available gritters were in operation from 6 am this morning to grit priority routes in response to

  • New ferry timetables at Stromeferry

    Published 20 Jan 2012

    The introduction on Monday 23 January of an early morning train service between Inverness and Kyle, arriving in Kyle at 8.40 am, has resulted in changes to the timetable of the passenger ferry service

  • Scottish Open contributes £5.1 million to Scotland

    Published 20 Jan 2012

    Issue by HIE

  • Study plans new Heritage Hub for Dingwall

    Published 20 Jan 2012

    Issued by Dingwall History SocietyAn exciting study is set to develop plans for a new Viking-themed heritage hub near Dingwall town centre. With the support of The Highland Council, Dingwall History S

  • Plans to be drawn up to replace Stromeferry Bypass

    Published 19 Jan 2012

    As a matter of urgency, Highland Council roads officials have been asked to bring forward options for a long term solution that provides a secure transport link between Wester Ross and Lochalsh.

  • Focussing on providing opportunities for young people

    Published 18 Jan 2012

    With young people facing increasing challenges in finding employment opportunities the Council is taking positive steps to help by launching an action plan to deliver on six key cross-service pledges.

  • Lairg and Raasay Community Council elections

    Published 18 Jan 2012

    Postal ballot papers have been issued today (Wednesday) for elections being held to form Community Councils in Lairg, Sutherland, and the Isle of Raasay, Skye.  There are 9 candidates for 8 vacancies

  • Work progresses on major care home upgrades

    Published 18 Jan 2012

    Work is progressing to update facilities at three of The Highland Council’s care homes for older people at an estimated total cost of £4,120,000.