News archive
News published July 2013
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Contract awarded for first Phase 1 of the River Ness Flood Scheme
Published 12 Jul 2013The Highland Council has awarded an £8.5 million contract for the first phase of works to build flood defences on the River Ness, Inverness to protect 800 homes and 200 businesses. The works between
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Ross-shire residents warned to be on guard against rogue doorstep traders
Published 11 Jul 2013Trading Standard officers from The Highland Council are calling on residents in the Cromarty Firth area to be on their guard against rogue itinerant traders calling at their door.
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Entertainers prepare for City Centre Bunkers Festival
Published 11 Jul 2013A giant golfer, complete with “ball”, and Highland dancers will be among the performers providing entertainment in Inverness Town House and city centre streets on Friday and Saturday evenings at t
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New depute area conveners sought for Children’s Hearings Panel in Highland and Moray
Published 11 Jul 2013The Children’s Hearings Panel is seeking two new depute conveners for the Highland and Moray area. The deadline for applications is Friday 9 August.The deputes will lead the Area Support Team an
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Ullapool High School team wins European Business Game
Published 9 Jul 2013The ‘Squeasy Peasey’ team from Ullapool High School has won the European Business Game (EBG). Their proposed reusable baby food pouch company impressed the judges at the international final in the
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Community Transport proposals supported by Highland Council
Published 9 Jul 2013The Highland Council has warmly welcomed the Capital and Infrastructure Committee’s report into community transport published last week.
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HRH The Princess Royal visits Ullapool to open the World Skiff Championships
Published 9 Jul 2013Link to photo gallery
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Highland Council commended by European watchdog for paper efficiency
Published 9 Jul 2013The Highland Council has been commended for its efforts to improve its use of paper in a report published today by a European environmental watchdog. Identified as a “high-flyer” by the European E
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Contract completed for Inverness Campus access
Published 9 Jul 2013Works have been completed on a new signalised junction and widening of the B9006, Culloden Road, between Caulfield Road North and the A9.
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Planning applications mark latest progress in Fort William primary schools replacement project
Published 9 Jul 2013The £36.5 million programme of new primary schools for the Fort William area continues to move forward, with the submission of three planning applications and the preparation of tender documents for