News archive
News published May 2013
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Inner Moray Firth Local Development Plan - Alternative Sites and Land Use Consultation
Published 16 May 2013Link to consultation
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Gaelic Classes take off in Caithness
Published 15 May 2013A series of new Gaelic classes have taken off in Caithness and attendances are much higher than expected. The new purpose made course for beginners and intermediate learners of the language in the c
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Remedial Works on A890 Stromeferry Bypass
Published 15 May 2013Planned maintenance works to the rock faces on the south side of the A 890 Stromeferry Bypass, Wester Ross, will commence on 3rd June, and continue for an estimated eight weeks.
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Economic growth a priority for Caithness and Sutherland
Published 15 May 2013The Caithness and Sutherland Area Committee of Highland Council will continue to pursue its interests in the economic growth of the area when it discusses Workforce Development and Skills Training at
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Cairn Gorm funicular railway guided walks approved
Published 15 May 2013Since it opened in 2001, the funicular railway has operated as a ‘closed’ system, meaning that passengers could not exit at the top onto the mountain itself. Under a new scheme, known as ‘Walk@T
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Highland Council approves revised Planning Enforcement Charter
Published 15 May 2013The Planning, Environment and Development Committee of the Highland Council today (15th May) approved a revised version of the Planning Enforcement Charter which details the Council’s statement of e
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Stone carving and masonry skills for Dingwall pupils
Published 15 May 2013Pupils from Dingwall Academy are learning new craft skills this week as a team from Historic Scotland are running workshops at the school in stone carving and masonry as part of a special Mercat Cross
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Celebration for rural community projects across the Highlands
Published 15 May 2013Rural community projects across the Highlands are celebrated in The Highland LEADER Programme’s ‘Revitalising Communities in the Highlands’ booklet launched at the full Highland Council on Europ
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New Ward Manager for Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
Published 15 May 2013The Highland Council has appointed a new Ward Manager, Liz Cowie for the Nairn and Badenoch and Strathspey Wards.
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Interim election for Stratherrick and Foyers Community Council
Published 15 May 2013Nominations are invited from persons seeking election to Stratherrick and Foyers Community Council. The resignation of members has brought the Community Council down to below half of its membership