News archive
News published January 2008
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Highland Housing Register
Published 30 Jan 2008The six main providers of rented accommodation in the Highlands have joined forces to make it easier for applicants on housing waiting lists to access housing. The Highland Council together with the
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Motorists Warned of Disruption on A830 Fort William – Mallaig road
Published 30 Jan 2008Motorists are being advised of a disruption to traffic on the A830 Fort William – Mallaig trunk road to allow work to proceed on Transport Scotland’s £22.7 million upgrading of the road between A
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Public Meeting Dates Chosen for PO Debates
Published 30 Jan 2008Two public meetings are to be held on the evening of Tuesday 5 February to allow the communities of Maryburgh and Dingwall West End to highlight their case for retaining their local post offices. In a
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Public Invited to Comment on the Lochaber part of the West Highland and Islands Local Plan
Published 30 Jan 2008The public is being invited to have their say on proposals published by The Highland Council on how it believes land should be earmarked for building or development over the next 5-10 years within Loc
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Public Meeting Date Chosen for Saltburn PO Closure Debate
Published 30 Jan 2008A public meeting is being held at Saltburn, Invergordon, on Wednesday 6 February when the local community will highlight their case for retaining the local post office.
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Glen Nevis Visitor Centre boosts Lochaber Mountain Rescue coffers
Published 30 Jan 2008Over £2000 was donated to Lochaber Mountain Rescue this week by The Highland Council’s Glen Nevis Visitor Centre.
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Strathpeffer Spa Gardens get planting makeover
Published 29 Jan 2008Work begins this week on planting works in the historic Victorian Spa Gardens in Strathpeffer, as part of the Highland Council’s Planning and Development Service capital programme of environmental i
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Dalwhinnie Primary School's Favourable HMIE Report
Published 29 Jan 2008Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools have published a favourable report on Dalwhinnie Primary School. They noted the pride felt by pupils, staff and parents in a school which had created a “carin
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Report Praises Highland's Innovative Children's Services
Published 28 Jan 2008Two national think tanks have published a report that highlights integrated children’s services in Highland as a prime national example of innovation in public services. The report by The Young Foun
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Ward Forum Focuses on Money Advice and Benefits
Published 28 Jan 2008Money advice and entitlement to benefits will be the focus of discussion when Highland Councillors for the Culloden and Ardersier Ward hold their next ward forum at Smithton Primary School on Tuesday