News archive
News published June 2008
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An Aird Ground Inspection
Published 30 Jun 2008More than 100 homes and 10 businesses in the An Aird area of Fort William will receive a newsletter this week updating them on land investigations being carried out in the area.
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Highland 2007 Legacy Programme is Launched
Published 30 Jun 2008The Highland Council has launched the Highland 2007 Legacy Programme, providing an annual fund of £500,000 in grants to build upon the success of Highland 2007. The programme aims to enhance and to
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Duke of Edinburgh Gold Medals Presented
Published 27 Jun 2008In Highland a record 18 young people aged between 17 and 25 years have gained their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards in 2008 and during a meeting of The Highland Council held earlier today (Thursday 26 J
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Trading Standards clamp down on disguised car dealers
Published 27 Jun 2008Trading Standards Officers from The Highland Council are targeting suspected car dealers posing as private individuals who are using car parks and other public spaces to advertise their vehicles for s
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Council confirms commitment to Play Development
Published 27 Jun 2008Highland Councillors have agreed a package of measures to promote the development of play for young people throughout the Highlands.
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SNP Resignations
Published 26 Jun 2008SNP office-bearers on The Highland Council have resigned their positions.
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Delivering Better Public Services
Published 26 Jun 2008Highland Councillors have agreed a plan of action to deliver improvements across a range of public services. These are in keeping with the priorities of the Scottish Government.
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UHI is awarded taught degree awarding powers
Published 26 Jun 2008Issued by UHI Millennium InstituteUHI Millennium Institute, the prospective University of the Highlands and Islands, has announced today (Thursday 26th June) that it has been granted taught degree awa
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Climate Change and The Highlands: ‘Think Global – Act Local’
Published 25 Jun 2008The challenge of tackling the impacts of climate change in the Highlands can best be met if public, private and voluntary organisations work together on plans to conserve energy and protect the public
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Family Fun at Walker Park, Inverness
Published 25 Jun 2008New play equipment at an Inverness public park is proving a great hit with mums and dads, grannies and grandpas as well as toddlers and young people.