News archive

News published September 2010

  • Cairngorms National Park consultation

    Published 22 Sep 2010

    Issued by the Cairngorms National Park Authority

  • Highland Development Plan consultation gets under way

    Published 22 Sep 2010

    A 10-week public consultation gets under way on Friday 24 September on The Highland Council’s Highland wide Local Development Plan, which represents the Council’s land use vision, strategy and pri

  • Audit of building standards highlights excellent performance

    Published 22 Sep 2010

    The buildings standards team within The Highland Council’s Planning and Development Service has been highly commended for the way it has significantly improved the service it provides to customers.

  • Multi-track approach to Nigg yard revival

    Published 22 Sep 2010

    The Highland Council has confirmed its multi-track and flexible approach to reviving the former oil yard at Nigg, Easter Ross.

  • Beachwatch 2010

    Published 21 Sep 2010

    Members of the Caithness Countryside Volunteers, with support from Highland Council’s local Countryside Ranger, cleaned up a popular Caithness beach last Sunday as part of the national Beachwatch ev

  • New day care charge

    Published 21 Sep 2010

    From Monday 4 October, The Highland Council is bringing itself in line with most local councils in Scotland by introducing a flat rate weekly charge for day care services. 

  • Highland Archaeology Festival – 2nd – 17th October 2010

    Published 21 Sep 2010

    Get ready to dig deeper this October with Highland Archaeology Festival 2010.

  • Highland Project has come runner-up at National community safety awards

    Published 20 Sep 2010

    A local community safety project in Highlands, Safe Highlanders, has come runner up in a national award for excellence and innovation at the inaugural Scottish Government Safer Community Awards 2010.

  • Wester Ross Employers thanked for supporting pupils

    Published 20 Sep 2010

    Businesses in the West Ross area are being invited to attend an award ceremony to receive thanks from The Highland Council for the ongoing and valuable contributions they make in supporting pupils thr

  • Councillors urged to identify street lighting pilot

    Published 20 Sep 2010

    In a bid to reduce energy costs, Highland Councillors are being invited to consult with their local communities to identify appropriate areas for trialling energy reduction options for street lighting