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News published December 2011

Emergency Towing Vessels
Published 23 Dec 2011
The Leader of The Highland Council Michael Foxley has written to Secretary of State for Scotland the Rt Hon Michael Moore, MP, to thank him for the UK Government’s decision to extend, until the
Strome Ferry update – extended closure needed
Published 23 Dec 2011
The A890 Strome Ferry Bypass remains closed due to the danger of further rockfall and is not now expected to reopen until 31 December.
Continuing closure of Stromeferry by-pass
Published 23 Dec 2011
The A 890 Lochcarron – Kyle will remain closed today and tomorrow (Saturday) as work continues to make safe a landslide from a netted rockface.
Council welcomes faster broadband for Highland communities
Published 23 Dec 2011
Issued by BT
Stromeferry landslide
Published 22 Dec 2011
The A 890 Lochcarron – Kyle road will remain closed on Friday and most likely Saturday as work continues to clear a landslide.
Reprieve for Inverness West evening bus services
Published 22 Dec 2011
Evening bus services to the west of Inverness, which were due to end on 31 December, are to continue at least until the end of February, next year. The Highland Council has agreed a two-month award
Highland wide Local Development Plan – receipt of Examination Report
Published 22 Dec 2011
The Highland Council has received the Report of Examination for the Highland wide Local Development Plan from the Scottish Government’s Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals. The Highla
Road Safety Scotland Wins International Road Safety Award
Published 22 Dec 2011
Issued by Transport Scotland
Operation Respect working well
Published 22 Dec 2011
Issued by Northern ConstabularyNorthern Constabulary and partners involved in Operation Respect are praising revellers and the public after the first three weekends socialising in the run-up to Chri
Dates set for Lairg and Raasay Community Council elections
Published 21 Dec 2011
The elections to form Community Councils in Lairg and Raasay will be held early next year.