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News published February 2007

  • Local access forum smoothes the path to romance

    Published 5 Feb 2007

    A local access forum is hoping to smooth the path to healthy hearts and romance for people in the Inverness and Nairn area in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

  • Chief Executive Announces His Retiral

    Published 2 Feb 2007

    The Chief Executive of The Highland Council, Mr Arthur McCourt, has announced his decision to retire, with effect from July, this year, after 12 years at the helm. He has given five months notice of h

  • Council Seek Two New Strategic Directors

    Published 2 Feb 2007

    The Highland Council is seeking two new members of its senior management team – a Director of Education Culture and Sport and a Director of Housing and Property.

  • Temporary Traffic Lights Along Millburn Road, Inverness

    Published 2 Feb 2007

    As part of ongoing works at Millburn Academy, temporary three-way traffic lights will be in place on Millburn Road from Tuesday 6 February.

  • Council Asked To Consider 2.5% Council Tax Rise

    Published 2 Feb 2007

    Highland Councillors will be asked to approve a rise of £28 at Band D, a 2.5 % increase, when they meet on Thursday (8 February) to set the Council Tax for 2007-2008. In setting a budget of £517 mil

  • 2007 Blas Festival shaping up to be the best yet

    Published 2 Feb 2007

    Today the line up for this year’s Blas Festival is announced and, featuring a rich blend of local, national and international talent, both young and not-so-young, it is confidently predicted that th