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News published June 2006

  • Road closure during Highland Cross event

    Published 5 Jun 2006

    Highland drivers are warned of a temporary road closure on Saturday 17 June to ensure the safety of competitors taking part in the Highland Cross event. The Glen Affric Road, between its junction wit

  • Highland's Golden Opportunity

    Published 5 Jun 2006

    Tenants in Highland have a "golden opportunity" to improve their housing if they choose to vote for community ownership.

  • Lochaber Local Plan Consultation

    Published 5 Jun 2006

    Friday (9 June) brings to a close The Highland Council’s initial 10-week consultation period on the Lochaber Local Plan.

  • Fortrose pupils to forge friendships in Africa

    Published 5 Jun 2006

    Thirteen pupils from Fortrose Academy are about to find out how accurate their own perceptions are on Malawi in Africa, otherwise known as the ‘warm heart of Africa’.

  • New Area Administrator for Inverness

    Published 5 Jun 2006

    The Highland Council has appointed a new area administrator for the City of Inverness and Area. He is David Haas, the Council’s Area Solicitor and Area Administrator for Badenoch and Strathspey.

  • City drivers warned of temporary road closure

    Published 5 Jun 2006

    Motorists are being advised of the temporary closure between Castle Road, Inverness, from its junction with Haugh Road to its junction with Bridge Street between 6am and 4pm on Monday 5 June 2006.

  • Highland Successes at Scottish Education Awards

    Published 2 Jun 2006

    “What a day for Highland education!” This was the reaction of The Highland Council’s Convener Alison Magee on learning of four successes at the annual Scottish Education Awards held in Glasgow t

  • Sunart Oakwoods - The New Forest of Scotland

    Published 2 Jun 2006

    Sunart Oakwoods, Ardnamurchan, will emerge as the New Forest of Scotland, according to Highland Councillor Michael Foxley, who is chairman of the local woodland regeneration initiative. Councillor Fox