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News published June 2011

Council call on Scottish Government to step up mitigation actions ahead of repairs to the A9 Kessock Bridge
Published 9 Jun 2011
The Highland Council is calling on the Scottish Government to ensure more is done to cushion the impact of emergency repairs to the A9 Kessock Bridge scheduled between 19-26 June, including increased
Inverness traditional music concert
Published 9 Jun 2011
An end of session concert celebrating the achievements of students at Inverness Traditional Music workshops - Clasaichean ceòl traidiseanta Inbhir Nis takes place tonight (Thursday 9 June 2011).
Dingwall Pool repairs agreed
Published 8 Jun 2011
The Highland Council’s Resources Committee has agreed to urgently proceed with plans to repair the roof of Dingwall Leisure Pool at an estimated cost of £600,000.
Highland first for young wind musicians
Published 8 Jun 2011
As a ‘first’ for young musicians in Highland, a group of highly talented young wind players are to participate in a residential course being held from 13 - 15 June at Kilravock Castle near Invern
Maximising profitability from the Barclays Scottish Golf Open!
Published 8 Jun 2011
Places are still available for a free workshop being held in Inverness next week to help local businesses make the most of the Barclays Scottish Golf Open championships taking place at Castle Stuart L
Five candidates contest Tain and Easter Ross Ward by-election
Published 8 Jun 2011
Polling takes place tomorrow (Thursday 9 June) in the Tain and Easter Ross by-election, which involves five candidates who are vying to fill one vacancy on The Highland Council. The candidates are:
Integration of health, social care and education to be discussed at East Sutherland and Edderton Ward forum
Published 8 Jun 2011
The integration of health, care and education services for children and adults will be the theme of the East Sutherland and Edderton Ward forum to be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 14 June in Golspie Commu
Additional train capacity planned during the Kessock Bridge works
Published 8 Jun 2011
Issued by Scottish Transerv
Fort William Registration Office moves to Lochaber House
Published 7 Jun 2011
The Highland Council is advising the public that from Tuesday 5 July, its Registration Service in Fort William is moving from the West Highland College to the Council Service Point, Lochaber House.
Highland bands plan to ‘Get Noticed’
Published 7 Jun 2011
Seven young bands from all over Highland will converge on Inverness’s Spectrum Centre on Saturday 18th June as they compete to win this year’s ‘Get Noticed’ competition. This new ‘battle o