News archive
News published November 2012
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Achieving a fairer deal for Internet shoppers
Published 15 Nov 2012A campaign spearheaded by The Highland Council to win a fairer deal for consumers over delivery charges for goods bought on the internet, especially for those living in remote communities, is continu
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Salt supplies at maximum levels in readiness for winter.
Published 15 Nov 2012Salt supplies in the Highlands are at maximum levels as The Highland Council prepares for the winter. Stocks stand at 67,300 tonnes.
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Highland Council puts forward key infrastructure and development projects
Published 14 Nov 2012The Highland Council has agreed to highlight to the Scottish Government a series of infrastructure and development projects that will be key to economic growth in the Highlands. The list of projects
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Step closer for adoption of supplementary guidance for small-scale wind turbine proposals
Published 14 Nov 2012In recognition of the demand and potential of small-scale wind turbine developments in the Highlands and following a public consultation, The Highland Council has revised its Supplementary Guidance fo
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Ross-shire school pupil wins national art competition
Published 14 Nov 2012Issued by Stripe Communications on behalf of the Scottish Goverment.
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Committee approves Public Art Strategy Supplementary Guidance
Published 14 Nov 2012At today’s Planning, Environment and Development Committee members approved supplementary guidance to the Council’s Public Art Strategy. The purpose of the guidance is to seek the inclusion of Pub
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Highlanders urged to get behind European Week for Waste Reduction
Published 14 Nov 2012The Highland Council is set to hold a number of events to raise awareness of the importance of waste reduction as part of this year’s European Week for Waste Reduction (17 – 25 November).
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New campaign urges owners to clean up after their dogs
Published 13 Nov 2012A new poster campaign has been launched in the Highlands to remind dog walkers that people who do not pick up after their pets have fouled will be issued a fixed penalty notice. The posters also encou
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New byelaws restrict public drinking in Inverness Beauly and Ardersier
Published 13 Nov 2012Two new byelaws restricting public drinking in Inverness, Beauly and Ardersier have been approved by the Scottish Government and will come into force on Friday 30 November.
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Help is at hand for Lochaber and Skye businesses to supply The Highland Council
Published 13 Nov 2012Two free events aimed at helping Lochaber and Skye based businesses to supply The Highland Council will take place on Wednesday 28 November in Fort William and Thursday 29 November in Portree.