News archive
News published August 2012
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Probationer teachers welcomed to the Highlands
Published 10 Aug 2012Over 100 probationer teachers were welcomed to the Highlands today at an induction meeting held at Milton of Leys Primary School, Inverness by Councillor Alasdair Christie, Chairman of The Highland Co
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New ballot papers issued for Aviemore and Vicinity Community Council election as original poll is abandoned.
Published 10 Aug 2012The Highland Council is today writing to the 2,620 electorate of Aviemore and Vicinity Community Council area to inform them, that due to an administrative error, the original election poll for the co
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Watchdog calls for 21st century revamp of parcel service
Published 10 Aug 2012Issued by Consumer Focus Scotland
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Highland pupils return to school 14 and 15 August
Published 10 Aug 2012Over 31,000 pupils go back to school in the Highlands next week as Primary schools re-open on Tuesday 14 August and Secondary schools the following day on Wednesday 15 August.
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Highland Trading Standards take action on false advertising
Published 9 Aug 2012The Highland Council has today secured an order from Inverness Sheriff Court against an Inverness tourist business after an investigation by the council’s Trading Standards Officers that was initiat
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Consultation event planned to discuss future development in Torvean, Charleston and Ness-side 3 – 6 September 2012
Published 9 Aug 2012The Highland Council is asking local residents and businesses in Inverness to help prepare a masterplan for the future of Torvean, Charleston and Ness-side areas on the City. Details have been annou
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Council seeking suggestions for employment land in North Highland
Published 8 Aug 2012www.highland.gov.uk/NorthHighlandVision.
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Flood alleviation, River Ness upstream of Ness Bridge
Published 8 Aug 2012A Planning application was submitted for this section in 2009, but withdrawn due to the level of unresolved objections. While the flood alleviation scheme for this section of the river is still being
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SQA results in Highland 2012 - delight at top grades
Published 7 Aug 2012Highland pupils are celebrating a sharp increase in the number of candidates gaining top grades in this year’s Higher exams. A total of 71 pupils achieved 5 A passes at Higher compared to 47 and 49
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Sharing services at Aviemore
Published 7 Aug 2012A new partnership is being introduced in Aviemore on Monday 13 August 2012 when the public will be able to source advice and information on Library and Council matters from under the one roof.