News archive
News published May 2012
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Council agree new committee structure and office-bearers
Published 31 May 2012The Highland Council has agreed a new committee structure and elected office-bearers.
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Red squirrel walk in Glen Nevis
Published 31 May 2012The Highland Council’s Countryside Ranger is inviting children and adults a chance to join her on a Red Squirrel Scavenge in Glen Nevis near Fort William.
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Charrette to examine land uses along route of proposed Inverness West Link Road
Published 31 May 2012The Highland Council has begun detailed preparation for a major consultation with the public later in the year over future use of land along the route of the proposed Inverness West Link Road, which w
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A first in Scotland for Wick High School
Published 31 May 2012Wick High School Computing Science department is the first in Scotland to be selected as a certified partner with Apps for Good, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to encourage young people to us
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Opportunities for local contractors to apply for construction works with Highland Council.
Published 31 May 2012The Highland Council is currently in the process of renewing its Contractors Framework agreement, which will be used by Services within the Council for selecting contractors to carry out construction
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Planning today for tomorrow’s world
Published 31 May 2012The Highland Council’s new Leader has called a meeting of major IT companies to help bring more jobs in the growing sector to the region. Councillor Drew Hendry says he wants the gathering to devel
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Beware of ‘Ukash Vouchers’ scam loan telephone calls targeting the Highlands warns Highland Council Trading Standards
Published 31 May 2012Highland Council’s Trading Standards are concerned about recent complaints relating to ‘cold call telephone calls’ offering loans.
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Business Gateway helps company set sail for success
Published 31 May 2012Teaching sailing under the Mediterranean sun may sound idyllic but for one Plockton local it couldn’t compete with the beauty of home.
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Grantown business cleans up with help from Business Gateway
Published 31 May 2012A successful ironing and cleaning company is set to expand, providing Grantown-on-Spey with a much needed service – a launderette.
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Positive report on MacDiarmid Primary School and Nursery, Skye
Published 31 May 2012In a recent HMIe inspection of MacDiarmid Primary and Nursery, Skye, the following key strengths were identified: • Children’s experiences in the nursery and primary classes. • Polite childr