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News published December 2016

Winter roads plan for Nairn area approved
Published 7 Dec 2016
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians in Nairn are urged to be aware of The Highland Council’s gritting plans in the local area over the winter months.
Nairnshire Committee confirms local priorities
Published 7 Dec 2016
Members of the Nairnshire Committee have drawn up and agreed a set of strategic council priorities for the area to ensure that local needs and issues are taken into account by the Council as a whole.
Scotland’s first long-term ageing study seeks views of over 50s
Published 7 Dec 2016
Researchers undertaking Scotland’s first long-term study of the health, economic and social circumstances of people aged 50-plus are now seeking insight from individuals in Kinlochleven.
Three month licence granted for Highlands Unbridled
Published 6 Dec 2016
Members of The Highland Council’s Licensing Committee have refused a licence application by Highlands Unbridled, Fendom, Tain to carry out long distance trail riding.
Taxi fare review in Highland 2016/17
Published 6 Dec 2016
The Highland Licensing Committee is recommending a number of changes to existing taxi fares following an annual review.
Avian Influenza protection measures
Published 6 Dec 2016
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared in response to spread of H5N8 in Europe.
Fyrish Gymnastics Club springs forward with LEADER funding
Published 5 Dec 2016
The first offer of funding from the Highland LEADER 2014 – 2020 Programme has been secured by Fyrish Gymnastics Club.
More Highland Educators Lead On
Published 5 Dec 2016
Around 48 staff in The Highland Council’s Care and Learning Services have recently completed a training programme aimed at encouraging generic leadership skills.
SUMMER OF ’17 - Bryan Adams is coming to Inverness for his only Scottish Show
Published 5 Dec 2016
The Canadian, multi-platinum recording artist, Bryan Adams is coming to Inverness for his only Scottish show in 2017.
Smoking in cars with children
Published 5 Dec 2016
A public information campaign has been running on TV and radio in the run-up to the ban, highlighting the harms of second-hand smoke and the penalties for breaking the new law.