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News published February 2008

  • Convener Questions Legitimacy of Post Office Consultation Process

    Published 21 Feb 2008

    The Convener of The Highland Council, Councillor Sandy Park, has written to Government Ministers to register the Council’s “very real concern” that Post Office Ltd appear to have pre-determined

  • Inverness Old Town Arts Programme secures Scottish Arts Council support

    Published 21 Feb 2008

    The Inverness City Centre Streetscape public art project has received welcome new investment with the award of £100,000 from the Scottish Arts Council National Lottery Capital Programme.  The grant,

  • East Sutherland projects nearing completion

    Published 20 Feb 2008

    The Highland Council’s new flagship office complex in East Sutherland is on target to open soon following a £3.5 million redevelopment.

  • Figures reveal new high in Highland house building

    Published 20 Feb 2008

    Figures published by The Highland Council’s Planning and Development Service this month have revealed an all time high during 2007 in the construction of new homes in the Highlands.

  • Protection for children is just a phone call away

    Published 20 Feb 2008

    A Scotland-wide campaign urging people to speak out and help stop the abuse or neglect of young people was launched by Children’s Minister Adam Ingram today.

  • Employee Survey

    Published 19 Feb 2008

    Given the significant change in the organisation of The Highland Council over the past year, the Chairman of the Resources Committee, Councillor Carolyn Wilson, is pleased that many results from an in

  • Shinty history captured in 100 portraits

    Published 18 Feb 2008

    A photographic exhibition that draws inspiration from the Camanachd Cup Centenary goes on display this weekend (23rd Feb - 22nd March) at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

  • New school to house Highland 2007 art project.

    Published 18 Feb 2008

    The fruits of a visual arts project involving primary schools in Ross and Cromarty are to be given a home in the new Dingwall Academy when it opens later this year.

  • Highlanders asked to nominate all-time favourite rhyme

    Published 18 Feb 2008

    As part of an initiative to encourage literacy development among pre-school children, people in the Highlands are being asked by The Highland Council’s Library Service to nominate their favourite nu

  • Primary Cross Country Event at Kirkhill Primary

    Published 18 Feb 2008

    The Charleston Primaries Cluster Cross Country Event takes place Thursday, 21st February 2008 at Kirkhill Primary School.