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News published March 2013

Alcohol Overprovision; what do you think?
Published 8 Mar 2013
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New head teacher for Merkinch Primary, Inverness
Published 7 Mar 2013
Jillian Kean has been appointed to the permanent post of Head Teacher at Merkinch Primary School, Inverness, having served as the Acting Head Teacher in recent months.
Leader reaffirms Council commitment to Inverness West Link
Published 7 Mar 2013
The Leader of The Highland Council Councillor Drew Hendry has reaffirmed the Council’s total support for the route unanimously chosen for the £27.2 million Inverness West Link Road which links the
Increased police presence is key priority for Inverness city centre action plan
Published 7 Mar 2013
An increased daytime police presence is a priority for making Inverness city centre an even safer place. This is a key action to emerge from weekly meetings between The Highland Council, Northern Co
Closing the Gap
Published 7 Mar 2013
Highland Councillors are being encouraged to attend an important conference taking place in Inverness next month.
Council boosts local economy with £242 million capital programme over next 3 years
Published 7 Mar 2013
The Highland Council has reinforced its commitment to the Highland economy by budgeting to spend £242 million over the next three financial years on key building projects, such as schools and roads a
Convener’s tribute to two staff members killed in separate accidents
Published 7 Mar 2013
The Highland Council Convener Councillor Jimmy Gray opened a meeting of the full council today (7 March) by paying tribute to two members of staff, who died recently in separate tragic accidents.
£3.8 million funding for affordable housing welcomed in Highland
Published 6 Mar 2013
The Highland Council has this week received £3.8 million of funding from the Scottish Government towards new affordable housing. This is part of a £40 million distribution of funding to local coun
Wacky Woolly Wednesday
Published 6 Mar 2013
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Cradlehall Primary School makes it to Euroquiz final in the Scottish Parliament
Published 6 Mar 2013
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