News archive

News published April 2007

  • HMIe Report on Lochardil Primary School, Inverness

    Published 30 Apr 2007

    In an HMIe report on Lochardil Primary School, Inverness Area, a range of strengths were identified. The primary school was commended for:• The use of information and communications technology (ICT

  • HMIe Report on Dingwall Academy

    Published 30 Apr 2007

    A very positive and encouraging report has been produced by HMIe on the 1,020- pupil Dingwall Academy. A range of strengths was identified throughout the school with the following being seen as key st

  • Replacement Postal Votes

    Published 30 Apr 2007

    Postal voters, who have not yet received their ballot papers or have lost their papers, are being advised they can apply for a replacement postal vote up until 5 pm on Thursday - the day of the electi

  • Skye will remain Skye, Council assures the public

    Published 30 Apr 2007

    Statement issued by The Highland Council - 30 April 2007The Highland Council has assured the public that Skye will continue to be known as, and referred to, as Skye in Council business, literature and

  • May Day walk in Smithton Woods.

    Published 30 Apr 2007

    A May Day woodland hunt for younger children has been organised by Highland Council’s Countryside Ranger John Orr.

  • Gaelic Tree Alphabet Banners

    Published 30 Apr 2007

    Bugs, beasties, birds, birch trees, gorse and Gaelic are just some of the things that pupils in schools across Ross and Cromarty are finding out about this Spring.  The flurry of activity is part of

  • Drop food-on-the-go litter; pick up a £50 fine!

    Published 30 Apr 2007

    The Highland Council and Keep Scotland Beautiful jointly launched a new  campaign to tackle food-on-the-go litter this week.

  • Postal Votes

    Published 25 Apr 2007

    The Returning Officer for the Scottish Parliament and Highland Council elections in the Highlands has apologised for the delay in the delivery of ballot papers to the 17,689 people who have applied fo

  • New fund launched for wildlife projects

    Published 25 Apr 2007

    A new Fund for practical projects to help Highland wildlife was launched at the weekend.

  • Residents’ Views Being ‘T’eased Out

    Published 25 Apr 2007

    Residents in Invergordon and Alness are being asked to make themselves a cup of tea, sit down and take 5 minutes to fill out a survey telling Council officials how they feel about their community as a