News archive

News published November 2012

  • Marine energy park information day.

    Published 20 Nov 2012

    Residents are invited to a public information day at The Pentland Hotel, Thurso on Wednesday 28th November from 3pm - 8pm to hear the latest news on the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters wave and tidal

  • Close of council’s budget consultation

    Published 20 Nov 2012

    The Highland Council has today (Tuesday 20 November) brought a close to its budget consultation, which has been running for the past three months and has asked for views on where the Council can ident

  • Kingussie High School inspection report

    Published 20 Nov 2012

    In one of the first reports published after Her Majesty’s inspectors’ announcement of increased expectations in relation to implementing Curriculum for Excellence, pupils and staff at Kingussie Sc

  • Construction underway at Conon Bridge.

    Published 19 Nov 2012

    Issued by Network Rail

  • Further funding for Highland Universal Home Insulation Scheme

    Published 19 Nov 2012

    The Highland Council has been awarded a further £60,000 of funding by the Scottish Government to deliver the Universal Home Insulation Scheme in the Highlands, bringing the total budget to  £590,00

  • Inverness Christmas lights switch on.

    Published 19 Nov 2012

    The Inverness Christmas Lights were switched on by Provost Alex Graham on Sunday night to start the countdown to Christmas in the Highland capital.

  • Road Safety Advice - Winter Conditions

    Published 16 Nov 2012

    Below are some important tips being offered by Police.

  • Waste management review

    Published 16 Nov 2012

    A review is to be made of The Highland Council’s waste management strategy to ensure the Council meets its new statutory requirements under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012.

  • River Ness Flood Scheme update.

    Published 16 Nov 2012

    Work on diverting vital Services beside the River Ness to pave the way for the flood defences which will protect 800 homes and 200 businesses in Inverness will impact next week on the Ness Bridge at i

  • Council welcomes more improvements for ‘Road to the Isles.

    Published 16 Nov 2012

    The Highland Council has warmly welcomed news that the A830 will benefit from a series of improvements recently announced by Transport Scotland.