News archive

News published June 2008

  • Rogue traders on the run as new consumer protection legislation introduced

    Published 11 Jun 2008

    Consumer protection law has been shaken-up this month as new regulations have been introduced to combat rogue traders and unfair practices.

  • Good news for Portree High School

    Published 11 Jun 2008

    HM Inspectors revisited Portree High School in April 2008 to assess the extent to which the school was continuing to improve the quality of its work, and to evaluate progress made in responding to the

  • Sutherland Swimming Pool

    Published 11 Jun 2008

     Sutherland Swimming Pool in Golspie officially re-opened on Saturday 7th June after a £1.2 million refurbishment by The Highland Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Service.

  • National Day of Action on Litter

    Published 11 Jun 2008

    The Highland Council and Northern Constabulary combined resources to participate in a National Day of Action on Litter yesterday (Tuesday 3rd June).

  • Council supports major new design awards for Highlands and Islands

    Published 11 Jun 2008

    The Highland Council is sponsoring a new design awards scheme for innovative and cutting edge architecture in the Highlands and Islands which has attracted over 170 entries.

  • Highland schools mountain bike championships, Fort William

    Published 10 Jun 2008

    A Lochaber High School pupil won the boys title for the Highland schools mountain bike championships in Fort William held last Thursday 5th June.Jamie Bailey of Lochaber High came first in the boys ev

  • Highland Gallery and Museum - A Vision for the Future

    Published 10 Jun 2008

    The public is being asked for their views on the suitability of five sites as the possible location for a new Highland Gallery and Museum – an inspirational 21st century cultural facility for Invern

  • Council Begins Process of Re-procuring ICT Contract

    Published 10 Jun 2008

    The Highland Council is seeking interest from companies to bid for a corporate and curriculum ICT contract, which will provide the Council’s  ICT services for the next five – seven years.  The c

  • New Dingwall Library Gets Seal Of Approval

    Published 10 Jun 2008

    Dingwall Library’s oldest member, Diane (Bunty) Marshall, aged 92 from North Kessock visited the new community library yesterday (Monday 9 June) and was delighted and impressed with what she saw.

  • Physical Activity Strategy

    Published 10 Jun 2008

    The Highland Council is developing a strategy for physical activity with its multi agency partners in the public and voluntary sector and is looking for feedback from the public on how to get everyone