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News published December 2016

Ten projects progress to stage two of multi-million pound active travel competition, Community Links PLUS (CLPlus)
Published 13 Dec 2016
The Highland Council advance to stage two of competition with Inverness City Active Travel Network design
‘Have your say’ on consultation and review of polling places
Published 12 Dec 2016
Electors are being invited to have their say on a review of polling places throughout Highland Council area which proposes a shift towards using primary schools wherever possible.
Comments sought on Landscape Appraisals to guide wind energy development
Published 12 Dec 2016
The public are reminded that The Highland Council’s consultation continues on draft Landscape Appraisals to help in the consideration of future proposals for wind energy development.
North West Highlands Geopark Appoints Two New Staff
Published 12 Dec 2016
The North West Highlands Geopark (NWHG) has recently employed two enthusiastic new team members.
£6.6 million available for projects in the Highlands
Published 12 Dec 2016
The Highland LEADER Programme is encouraging potential applicants to come forward with project ideas. Funding of over £6.6 million is available for projects that will benefit communities
Highland Council proposes scheme to make workforce reductions
Published 9 Dec 2016
Members of The Highland Council will be asked to approve a proposed scheme to make workforce reductions at the Council meeting on 15 December.
Highland Council prepares for second group of refugees
Published 9 Dec 2016
Highland Council is working with COSLA and community planning partners to plan and prepare to welcome a second group of Syrian refugees to the Highlands.
Rail services under discussion at HITRANS events
Published 8 Dec 2016
HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands, is staging a twin-tracked rail summit at the Mercure Hotel, Inverness, on Friday 16 December.
Committee protects majority of daytime and evening services in decision on bus route savings
Published 8 Dec 2016
Highland Council’s Community Services Committee met on Wednesday 7th December to consider what level of support should be approved for the future provision of public bus services to operate from 24th April 2017
Highland Council budget
Published 8 Dec 2016
A confidential budget briefing was held yesterday (7 December) as part of a number of confidential internal briefings to members and staff on budget proposals.