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News published September 2011

  • Pupils build bridges in Lochaber

    Published 16 Sep 2011

    Embracing the Olympic spirit, P7 pupils from Banavie, Caol and Upper Achintore Primaries recently took part in the Building Bridges Construction Challenge hosted at Lochaber High School.

  • Second Highland Lifestyle Survey of young people

    Published 15 Sep 2011

    The Highland Council in partnership with NHS Highland have conducted a survey for the second time that provides a snapshot of young people’s lifestyles in the Highlands.

  • Council commends Highland pupils’ SQA results

    Published 15 Sep 2011

    Member of The Highland Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Committee have welcomed a report on SQA exam results (38kb pdf) for Highland pupils in 2011.

  • Council seek views on new guidance to developers on flooding matters

    Published 15 Sep 2011

    The Highland Council is underlining its commitment to tackling flooding by  issuing improved and more detailed guidance to developers on how to address flooding matters when they design and implement

  • Sharing services at Muir of Ord

    Published 14 Sep 2011

    A new partnership is being introduced in Muir of Ord on Monday (19 September) when the public will be able to source advice and information on police and Council matters from under the one roof.

  • Community Council elections called

    Published 13 Sep 2011

    Candidates wishing to serve their local Community Councils in the Highlands for the next four years have until 4 pm on Tuesday 4 October to present their nominations.  The maximum membership of each

  • East Sutherland and Edderton Ward Forum

    Published 13 Sep 2011

    “Local Development Officers – the Helmsdale Experience” and “Community Payback Orders” are the themes for the next East Sutherland and Edderton Ward Forum to be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 20

  • Taxi and private hire vehicle inspections

    Published 13 Sep 2011

    The Highland Council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced contractors to apply for inclusion on a select list of tenderers for the statutory inspection and testing of taxis and private hire

  • Invergordon Academy re-opens

    Published 13 Sep 2011

    Invergordon Academy re-opened today (Tuesday) following extensive repair and clean up work at the school. The school was closed on Monday as the result of leakage from a roof, which caused water dama

  • Glensanda incident highlights importance of ETVs

    Published 13 Sep 2011

    With only three weeks to go before the UK Government withdraws the emergency towing vessel that patrols the West Highlands, The Leader of The Highland Council Michael Foxley is highlighting a recent r