News archive
News published June 2009
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Spectacular International Flotilla Sets Sail
Published 16 Jun 2009A visually arresting international flotilla of historic and modern craft were given a rapturous send off today (Tuesday 16th June) as they set sail from Neptune’s Staircase, Banavie, on a five day j
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Isle of Skye School wins Scottish Education Award
Published 16 Jun 2009Issued by Consolidated PR.
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Biodiversity Partnership to help local groups
Published 15 Jun 2009The Highland Biodiversity Partnership has just launched an Agreement (PDF, 1364 Kb) setting out its aims and working procedures, which has been signed by all 30 members.
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Partnership Approach to Rockness 2009 - Round up
Published 15 Jun 2009Multi agency partners are today happy to report the overall success of Rockness 2009 from the emergency services perspective on previous years.
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Enterprise Minister Invited To Chair Nigg Yard Development Meeting
Published 15 Jun 2009The Convener of The Highland Council has written to the Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism inviting him to chair a meeting of parties interested in moving forward the Nigg Yard Development Ma
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Inverness City Centre Streetscape Works
Published 15 Jun 2009Works to upgrade City Centre streets in Inverness are nearing completion. The £6 million project, which has been ongoing since early 2007, is due to be completed by the end of this month. The w
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Getting Safely to and from Rockness 2009
Published 11 Jun 2009Multi agency partners are reminding Rockness festival goers to stay safe when travelling to and from this year’s festival.
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Dog owners invited to poop scoop event in Castle Heather Park
Published 11 Jun 2009Dog owners are being encouraged nationally to help keep streets and public spaces clean this summer by following the simple ‘Grab it, bag it, bin it’ mantra as part of National Poop Scoop Week 200
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Success of Council’s Trainee and Apprentice Scheme
Published 10 Jun 2009The number of trainees and apprentices employed by The Highland Council is already exceeding the target of 200 set by the Administration for March 2011.
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Drink in the atmosphere, go easy on the alcohol at Rockness 2009
Published 10 Jun 2009In preparation for the North’s biggest music festival Rockness fans are being reminded to stay safe when it comes to alcohol; overdoing it can ruin it.