News archive

News published November 2016

Successful Gaelic fun days held in Dingwall and Thurso
Published 29 Nov 2016
A very successful Gaelic Fun and Information Day organised by Dingwall Croileagan staff, supported by The Highland Councils Gaelic Community Learning and Development Officer took place recently in Dingwall.
Winter driving advice
Published 28 Nov 2016
The current weather conditions can be challenging for all road users both experienced and inexperienced.
Council Leader outraged at scrapping of HIE Board
Published 24 Nov 2016
Leader of The Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson is seeking clarification from Depute First Minister John Swinney about reports claiming that the Board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise is to
Highland Council retains Customer Service Excellence Award
Published 24 Nov 2016
The Highland Council has now held a nationally recognised Customer Service accreditation since 1999.
Audit makes recommendations to improve collection of rental income
Published 24 Nov 2016
An audit report to Audit and Scrutiny Committee today, 24 November 2016, has made recommendations to improve the collection of rental income
Demolition works commence on former Inverness Royal Academy
Published 24 Nov 2016
Works will begin on Monday 28 November to demolish the former Inverness Royal Academy building.
Brown bin service stops for winter
Published 24 Nov 2016
Householders are reminded that The Highland Council garden waste collections will cease for a period of 3 months from the beginning of December
Review into capital projects identifies recent improvements
Published 23 Nov 2016
The initial findings of a review into the delivery of educational capital projects have identified a number of recent improvements and recommendations are being developed for future arrangements.
Leader responds to UK Government's Autumn Statement
Published 23 Nov 2016
Councillor Margaret Davidson comments on the UK Government’s Autumn Statement.
Police and partners launch Operation Respect: festive safety campaign 2016
Published 23 Nov 2016
Multi-agency partners have once again come together to support Operation Respect, with the aim of making local communities in the Highlands and Islands safer for shoppers and party goers.