News archive
News published December 2008
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Electronic Cigarette Refill Cartridges Withdrawn from Sale
Published 19 Dec 2008Following investigations by Highland Council Trading Standards Officers into the safety of the refill cartridges for an “Electronic Cigarette” product being sold in Inverness under the “Mini Cig
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Streetscape works completion on Union Street sees return of buses
Published 19 Dec 2008Inverness Buses are scheduled to return to Union Street on Monday 22 December from the temporary stops in North Church Street.
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Council To Lobby Against Decision To Close Wick Tax Office
Published 18 Dec 2008The Highland Council is to step up its campaign to persuade HM Revenue and Customs and the UK Government to reverse their decision to close the HMRC Office in Wick in 2012.
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Highland Youth Gets a Voice at Council Meeting
Published 18 Dec 2008Highland Councillors were given a presentation today (Thursday) on the issues that young people in the Highlands say are important to them.
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Council Opposes Bank Merger
Published 18 Dec 2008Leader of The Highland Council, Councillor Michael Foxley has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the First Minister to highlight concerns on how the proposed merger of Lloyds TSB and HBOS
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Highland Celebration of Achievement in Learning
Published 18 Dec 2008People from across the Highlands gathered for the annual Celebration of Achievement in Learning Awards ceremony which took place earlier this month (3rd Dec) at the Ironworks in Inverness.
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HMIe Report on St Clement’s School, Dingwall
Published 18 Dec 2008In a recent HMIe report on St Clement’s School, Dingwall, a range of strengths were identified. The school was commended for:
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Shoppers urged to ensure sale bargains measure up
Published 18 Dec 2008The Highland Council is offering advice to shoppers ahead of the Christmas sales, reminding them that they have the same rights when they buy goods in a sale as at any other time of year. Some tips of
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Council response to the Economic Downturn
Published 18 Dec 2008Highland Councillors have adopted an action plan to assist Highland businesses, families and individuals cope with the economic downturn.
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Ness Islands Lights Switch-on for Santa’s Weekend Visit
Published 17 Dec 2008One of the highlights of the first Inverness Winter Festival has started to brighten up the winter skies in Inverness. The Ness Islands Lights are currently being tested by The Highland Council’s li