News archive
News published November 2010
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Highland pupils provide inspiration for Council water campaign
Published 15 Nov 2010A cartoon character, created by Highland pupils who entered a poster competition, has been adopted as the mascot for a water minimisation campaign launched this week by The Highland Council. Humpleto
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Council to the fore in IAA
Published 15 Nov 2010The Highland Council picked up three prizes in the latest Inverness Architectural Association (IAA) Awards ceremony held on Friday evening in Strathpeffer. In the 6 categories, the Council received th
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Sharing Citizenship across the Highlands
Published 15 Nov 2010Two Highland Primary Schools extended their hands of friendship when they met last week. P7 pupils from Kirkhill and Cromarty Primary schools got together to share ideas about developing Citizenship w
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Funding still available in Highland Council Dingwall and Seaforth discretionary budget
Published 15 Nov 2010At a recent Highland Council Dingwall and Seaforth Ward Forum, information was distributed on awards made from the Ward Discretionary Budget since April 2010. Of a total £59,659 budget, almost 67%
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Highland Active Schools project secured for further four years
Published 12 Nov 2010Continued funding support for a project in the Highlands that aims to keep young people healthy and active has received an extremely warm welcome from members of The Highland Council’s Education, Cu
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ASVA recognises excellent visitor experience provided by the Highland Folk Museum
Published 12 Nov 2010Issued by ASVA (Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions)
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Closure of Kinlochleven High School, Primary School, Nursery and Community Library Facility
Published 10 Nov 2010Kinlochleven High School, Primary School, Nursery and Community Library Facility will be closed on Thursday 11 November and Friday 12 November as work continues to disinfect the plumbing system after
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Council agrees to continue Self Directed Support for Highland people
Published 10 Nov 2010Highland Council has committed to the continuation of an innovative approach to the funding and delivery of social care services.
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Tenants offered incentive to downsize
Published 10 Nov 2010Highland council house tenants , who have spare accommodation, are to be offered an incentive to move to a smaller council home that better meets their needs.
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Review of day and community support services in Lochaber
Published 10 Nov 2010A review of day and community support services in Lochaber has resulted in changes which The Highland Council’s Housing and Social Work Committee believe will improve community services.