News archive

News published March 2007

  • New City Manager for Inverness

    Published 15 Mar 2007

    The Highland Council has appointed a new City Manager for Inverness. He is David Haas, the Council’s Area Solicitor and Area Administrator for Inverness.

  • Tain ASDA Supermarket Planning Application

    Published 14 Mar 2007

    Following a hearings procedure held today (Wednesday 14 March 2007), members of The Highland Council’s Planning and Development Committee have approved an application by ASDA to build a supermarket

  • Unlocking the Outdoor Classroom

    Published 14 Mar 2007

    A very successful ‘Unlocking the Outdoor Classroom’ training day took place atGlen Nevis on Thursday 8th March. The event, which was fully booked, attracted educators come from all over Scotland.

  • New Book By Young Gaelic Writers

    Published 14 Mar 2007

    Schools throughout the Highlands are taking part in an ambitious project being delivered through a joint initiative by the Gaelic Books Council and The Highland Council.  ‘Leabhar nan Gàidheal Òg

  • Public Workshop To Discuss Lochcarron Housing Development Brief

    Published 14 Mar 2007

    The Wester Ross Local Plan identified areas of land at Kirkton, Lochcarron for both affordable and private housing as well as a mixed use development, including a community leisure centre.  This land

  • Council to Investigate Anti-Flooding Measure for Householders

    Published 14 Mar 2007

    In response to recent flooding incidents, The Highland Council is to investigate the use of mobile barriers for sealing individual houses.

  • Drivers urged to go slow near City schools.

    Published 14 Mar 2007

    Motorists in Inverness are being warned that permanent 20mph speed restrictions are being introduced near two more schools for children’s safety.

  • Skye and Lochalsh Project Wins Excellence Award

    Published 14 Mar 2007

    A Skye and Lochalsh project has won a top award at the annual Convention of Scottish Local Authorities’ Excellence Awards.

  • Election Helpline to go live on 22 March

    Published 13 Mar 2007

    An Elections Helpline will be available to the public from Thursday 22 March when nominations are invited for the Scottish Parliament and The Highland Council elections. The number is 0845 603 5528. 

  • Temporary City Road Closures

    Published 13 Mar 2007

    There will be temporary traffic control on Old Perth Road, Inverness, between Millburn Roundabout and Culcabock Roundabout this week to allow tree works to take place.