News archive
News published May 2012
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Public's views sought on new developer contributions guidance and public art strategy
Published 14 May 2012Communities and developers are being invited to have their say in shaping a new approach to dealing with developer contributions and public art in new developments across Highland. A consultation, org
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Pupil sees her road safety themed floor game produced
Published 11 May 2012A pupil from St Joseph’s Primary School in Inverness has won a Highland wide Primary School competition to design a road safety floor game. The game is a fun way for pupils to play and teaches the
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Inverarnie junction resurfacing work
Published 11 May 2012The Highland Council will be carrying out essential carriageway resurfacing works at the B851/B861 Inverarnie junction on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th May 2012 so drivers are warned that delays are ex
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All Highland schools achieve Eco Award status
Published 11 May 2012The Highland Council has reached a significant milestone in promoting the green agenda in its schools.
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Safe Highlanders and Islanders 2012
Published 10 May 2012Almost 2,500 Primary 7 pupils from Highland schools will be immersed in the challenging issues of community safety and crime prevention when they attend Safe Highlanders and Islanders events in Invern
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Council suspends operation of school wind turbines
Published 9 May 2012Following enquiries from councillors and members of the public, The Highland Council commissioned the Building Research Establishment, an independent organisation, to evaluate all wind turbine install
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Changes to planning service on Skye
Published 9 May 2012The Highland Council is eager to improve the service it provides to customers with planning and building standards enquiries by channelling routine enquiries via its Service Points and Service Centre.
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Food hygiene information scheme
Published 9 May 2012Consumers in the Highlands will have a new way to find out how well local food caterers and retailers are performing thanks to a new scheme launching this month.
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Guided walk in Glen Affric
Published 9 May 2012On Saturday 12th May, The Highland Council Countryside Ranger, Corinne McCallum will be leading a guided walk along one of her favourite routes in Glen Affric.
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Shaping support services for young people in the Highlands
Published 8 May 2012Anyone with responsibility for raising a 0-16 year old in the Highlands will have the opportunity to help shape the way that parent support services are developed in the region.