News archive
News published May 2006
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"Getting It Right for Every Child" in Highland
Published 22 May 2006Highland’s Joint Committee on Children and Young People has agreed that Highland should be a pathfinding authority for the national implementation of ‘Getting it Right for Every Child’. This i
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Lochaber children put their best foot forward
Published 22 May 2006As part of "Walk to School Week" the children of Ballachulish Primary School have become the first school in Lochaber to take part in a new walking initiative.
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Council publishes migrant authors’ book
Published 22 May 2006As part of the national celebrations for Adult Learners’ Week a book of migrant learners’ writing will be launched this week (12noon, Tuesday 23rd May) at Tulloch Castle in Dingwall.
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Lochaber drivers urged to "Go Slow"
Published 22 May 2006Motorists in Lochaber are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions will be introduced at another school in the area, for children’s safety.
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Highland Schools Shortlisted For Education Oscars
Published 19 May 2006Two Highland schools have been shortlisted for this year's education Oscars, highlighting them as examples of excellence. Highland boasts six finalists, with three Highland teachers and The Highland C
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Meeting The Challenges Of A Growing Highland Population
Published 17 May 2006Meeting the Challenges of A Growing Highland Population
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The Big Willow Art Project Event
Published 17 May 2006An exciting art project is now well underway on the Brahan Estate near Marybank in Ross-shire with a team of enthusiastic volunteers, drawn from the membership of the Scottish Basketmakers’ Circle,
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Council Welcomes Appeal Ruling Dismissing Plans for Invergordon Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
Published 17 May 2006The Highland Council has warmly welcomed a ruling by Scottish Ministers which confirms the Council’s decision to reject a planning application by Scottish Water Solutions to upgrade the existing was
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People invited to have say on proposed changes to mountain railway, states SNH and The Highland Council
Published 16 May 2006Tourists, local people, estates, and organisations are being given the chance to have their say on proposed changes to the Cairngorm Funicular Railway in a major consultation exercise.
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Council Informs Education and Catering Services About E.coli O157
Published 16 May 2006The Highland Council is writing to all pre-school, early years and nursery groups in Highland to remind managers and proprietors of their responsibilities regarding infection control and food hygiene