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News published April 2017

Lords of the Dance wildlife watching event in Glen Feshie, Badenoch
Published 13 Apr 2017
The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are inviting families and individuals outdoors for a chance to witness one of life’s amazing displays.
Motorists advised of temporary traffic restrictions for Etape Loch Ness 2017
Published 12 Apr 2017
The Highland Council and partners are advising motorists of temporary road closures and speed restrictions which will be in place next weekend (22 - 23 April) during the Etape Loch Ness cycling event.
Appeal for witnesses following vandalism, Old Wick High School, Wick
Published 12 Apr 2017
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses after a number of windows were vandalised at the Old Wick High School, West Banks Avenue, Wick, Caithness.
Trading Standards take action against Fireplace Business
Published 12 Apr 2017
A Local business has been found in contempt of court after breaching an Enforcement Order previously issued following action taken by Highland Council Trading Standards.
Parking permits price increase in Inverness and Lochaber
Published 12 Apr 2017
Highland Council is informing Council parking permit holders in Inverness and Lochaber that with immediate effect there is a 10% increase on charges as agreed in the Council’s 2017/18 budget.
Non-Domestic Rates 2017/2018
Published 12 Apr 2017
Highland Council advises that Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) bills for 2017/18 are now being issued. NDR is also known as Business Rates.
What you would like to see incorporated in your active city?
Published 11 Apr 2017
The Highland Council has been shortlisted to enter this year's Sustrans Community Links PLUS funding bid with the long term aim of creating an active city fit for the future: promoting active travel, improving community health and reducing congestion.
Council Elections - Registration and postal voting deadlines imminent
Published 10 Apr 2017
Voters are reminded of the deadlines for both registering to vote and applying to vote by post in the forthcoming Highland Council elections on Thursday 4 May.
Beating Retreat – Pipes and Drums of the Army Cadet Force, Air Training Corps and Sea Cadets Corps
Published 7 Apr 2017
Dingwall will once again play host to the massed pipes and drums of the Army Cadet Force, Air Training Corps and Sea Cadets Corps on Friday 14 April 2017.
Professional musicians perform alongside Inverness pupils
Published 6 Apr 2017
The Scottish Ensemble musicians, with two of their guests playing percussion and harpsichord, visited Dalneigh Primary School recently as part of their Inverness Residency.