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News published April 2006

  • Words Across The Ocean

    Published 19 Apr 2006

    Under a Memorandum of Understanding The Highland Council, in conjunction with the Provincial Government of Nova Scotia, are developing strong cultural and linguistic ties between the Highlands, Nova S

  • Weather Update

    Published 19 Apr 2006

    Seven schools in the Highlands were closed at lunch time today (Thursday) as the result of adverse weather.

  • Wick CCTV Focuses On Community Safety

    Published 19 Apr 2006

    A new community safety measure is in place in Wick with the switch on of a £55,000 Public Space CCTV scheme. The scheme has been made possible by the Area’s Community Planning partners coming toget

  • Traffic Management Measures Introduced Near Eden Court

    Published 19 Apr 2006

    Traffic management measures are to be introduced near Eden Court, Inverness, from Monday 28 November, when works commence on the refurbishment of the theatre complex.

  • Thurso Recycling Centre Officially Opened

    Published 19 Apr 2006

    The new Recycling Centre at Janetstown near Thurso was officially opened today (Monday 7 November) by Area Chairman of TEC Services, Councillor John Green and Councillor Bill Fulton, The Highland Coun

  • Inverness Boys Win Children's Club National Lucky Dip

    Published 19 Apr 2006

    Dominic Ferrier and Ryan Porter, both aged 3 from Inverness have scooped the top prizes in a national lucky dip organised by The Children’s Traffic Club in Scotland and have been recognised as young

  • Collection And Recovery Of Local Taxes

    Published 19 Apr 2006

    Highland Councillors have been advised of the Council’s continuing improvement in collections of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates.

  • Strengthening Works To River Tarff Bridge

    Published 19 Apr 2006

    The Highland Council wishes to warn road users that strengthening works to the River Tarff Bridge on the B862 at Fort Augustus will commence on Monday 21 November 2005 and are expected to take 5 weeks

  • A New Local Plan For Sutherland

    Published 19 Apr 2006

    This week sees the official start of work by Highland Council planners on a new Sutherland wide local plan. The Council is to leaflet every household and business address in the county to invite indiv

  • Sutherland School project promotes DVD about the sea.

    Published 19 Apr 2006

    Melvich Primary School recently held a very successful open evening for children, parents and other interested members of the local community.