News archive
News published June 2011
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Salmonberry attack by Caithness Countryside Volunteers
Published 30 Jun 2011Caithness Countryside Volunteers went on the offensive again (Sunday 22 May) to lend a hand helping to tackle the non-native salmonberry plant.
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Inverlochy pupils see their award winning mural unveiled
Published 30 Jun 2011An award winning mural designed by the P3/4 pupils from Inverlochy Primary promoting the recycling message has been used to create an eye-catching banner which is now on display at the Council’s Rec
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Review of Community Council financial arrangements
Published 30 Jun 2011The Highland Council has agreed a new formula for assisting Community Councils following a review of funding arrangements which will be phased in over two years from April 2012.
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Lochaber interschool sports
Published 30 Jun 2011Sixteen primary schools, from as far away as Mallaig and Lochaline, competed at this year's Lochaber Interschool swimming gala and athletics championships on Tuesday 21 June.
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Pennyland pupils see artwork turned into banner
Published 30 Jun 2011An award winning mural designed by the P7 pupils of Pennyland Primary School promoting the recycling message has been used to create an eye-catching banner which will be on display at the Council’s
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Ft William Registration Office moves to Lochaber House
Published 30 Jun 2011The Highland Council is reminding the public that from Tuesday 5 July, its Registration Service in Fort William is moving from the West Highland College to share premises with the Council Service Poin
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Portree library sets summer seaside challenge for young readers
Published 30 Jun 2011A Highland library fun competition will culminate with a trip on the high seas for some lucky youngsters this summer.
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Lochaber primaries golf competition
Published 30 Jun 2011This week saw the first Lochaber Primary Schools Golf Competition, organised by Fort William Golf Club with support from Highland Council’s Active Schools Programme.
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HMIe inspection report on Hill of Fearn Primary School
Published 30 Jun 2011In an extremely positive HMIe inspection of Hill of Fearn Primary the following key strengths were identified:
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Active schools make a splash in Fort William
Published 30 Jun 2011Nearly two hundred primary 6 and 7 pupils in the Fort William area have taken part in free canoe and kayak sessions this term as part of The Highland Council’s Active Schools Programme.