News archive
News published August 2008
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Campaigning for a Fairer Deal on Fuel
Published 15 Aug 2008The Highland Council is backing the re-establishment of an inter-council action group to press for a fairer fuel deal for rural communities.
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New Session Heralds the Opening of Four New Schools
Published 15 Aug 2008Four schools will open their doors for the first time next week as 32,163 Highland primary and secondary pupils begin the new school session.
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Views sought on race equality
Published 15 Aug 2008People in the Highlands are being asked for their views on race equality.The Highland Council is working in partnership with other local public agencies to find out if people feel they are being treat
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Forest felling operations at Smithton
Published 14 Aug 2008Motorists and pedestrians in the Murray Road and Tower Road area of Smithton, Inverness are being advised that forest felling operations by Scottish Woodlands will take place next week starting on Mon
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Parents Advised of Possible Disruption at Highland Schools
Published 14 Aug 2008Parents of pupils at Highland schools are being advised that industrial action proposed by trade unions representing support staff may disrupt schooling on Wednesday 20 August.
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Campaigning For Improved Communications
Published 14 Aug 2008Members of The Highland Council's Planning, Environment and Development Committee have pledged their support to continue campaigning, in partnership with other agencies, to ensure the development of
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Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management
Published 13 Aug 2008The Highland Council has appointed Nigel Rose as its Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management.
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Temporary closure of Dingwall Leisure Centre
Published 13 Aug 2008Members of the public are being advised that Dingwall Leisure Centre will be closed to all customers from Monday 18th August and will re-open at 7am on Thursday 21st August.
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Council introduces Historic Environment Record
Published 13 Aug 2008An online database of over 50,000 historic buildings and archaeological sites across Highland was launched today (13 August) at The Highland Council’s Planning, Environment and Development Committee
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Leader of Administration Underlines Commitment to Care Homes
Published 12 Aug 2008The Leader of The Highland Council’s Administration, Councillor Michael Foxley, has underlined the 100% commitment of the Administration to build five new care homes.