News archive

News published January 2008

  • Sutherland Local Plan consultation drawing to a close

    Published 23 Jan 2008

    The deadline for submitting comments on the draft Sutherland Local Plan is drawing to a close. The Highland Council is seeking responses by 5 pm on Friday 1 February, having published the Plan in Nove

  • Lifetime Achievement Award for Caithness Journalist

    Published 23 Jan 2008

    Noel Donaldson, reporter with the Caithness Courier and John O’Groat Journal, is the winner of this year’s Barron Trophy, which recognises lifetime achievement in journalism in the Highlands and I

  • Young Highland Musicians Prepare For Eden Court Showcase Concert

    Published 23 Jan 2008

    Over 200 young musicians, representing 12 of The Highland Council’s secondary schools, are putting the finishing touches to their performances for the forthcoming Highland Futures showcase in Eden C

  • Eastgate Bus Priority Scheme

    Published 23 Jan 2008

    The Highland Council  is to commence works to install a bus priority system at Eastgate, Inverness, on Monday (28 January). 

  • West Highland Free Press Wins Newspaper of the Year Award

    Published 23 Jan 2008

    The West Highland Free Press has been chosen as the Newspaper of the Year by the Highland and Islands Media Awards' judging panel. Editor Ian McCormack, will receive a cheque for £500, to be donated

  • Creating a Legacy for 2007

    Published 22 Jan 2008

    Highland Councillors are to hold early talks with the Scottish Government, HIE, Creative Scotland and cultural groups to discuss how best to build on the success of Highland 2007, the year Scotland ce

  • Dingwall and Seaforth Ward Forum

    Published 22 Jan 2008

    The next Dingwall and Seaforth Ward Forum will take place on the 30th of January at 7.00 pm in the Council Offices, Dingwall. The main topic for discussion will be Community and Elderly Care.

  • Croy - An Improving School Community

    Published 22 Jan 2008

    An HMIe report on Croy Primary School published today (Tuesday) highly  praises pupils, whose behaviour and attitude to learning were seen as key strengths of the school.  Staff were also praised wi

  • Inspection Works, An Aird, Fort William

    Published 21 Jan 2008

    The Highland Council has today (Monday 21st January, 2008)  informed residents and businesses located on reclaimed land at An Aird, Fort William that it is taking precautionary action to investigate

  • Highland Support Group presents exhibition in Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

    Published 21 Jan 2008

    A support group that helps families affected by violence against women is displaying an exhibition in Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition reflects their experiences of a visit to the High