News archive
News published January 2014
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Council welcomes major investment in Highland distilleries
Published 16 Jan 2014The Highland Council has warmly welcomed today’s announcement by Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks business, that they intend to develop a £30million expansion of their Clynelish Distill
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Progress continues on Torvean projects
Published 15 Jan 2014The Highland Council has today (Wednesday) published on its web site an application for planning permission in principle for four projects in the Torvean area of Inverness. It can viewed on e-planning
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Council presents results of third Highland Lifestyle Survey of young people
Published 15 Jan 2014The Highland Council has conducted a survey for the third time that provides a snapshot of young people’s lifestyles in the Highlands.
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Young people and transport on agenda of next Sutherland District Partnership
Published 15 Jan 2014The next meeting of Sutherland District Partnership will take place at 3pm on Friday 24 January at The Highland Council Offices at Drummuie, Golspie
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New support for Highland parents
Published 15 Jan 2014Members of The Highland Council’s Adult and Children’s Services Committee have given their unanimous endorsement for a Highland Parent Support Framework.
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Council funds approved for Inverness Botanic Gardens
Published 15 Jan 2014An Inverness visitor centre is to receive a new name and make-over to help attract more tourists through its doors.
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Council Leader welcomes Scottish Government’s progress on Berriedale Braes project
Published 14 Jan 2014The Leader of The Highland Council Councillor Drew Hendry has welcomed the progress being made by the Scottish Government to upgrade the Berriedale Braes, Caithness.
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Highland Council winter road condition reports for Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Published 14 Jan 2014The Highland Council’s snow clearing / gritting route policies and area maps are online for 2013/14 at www.highland.gov.uk
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Local Food and Drink Events for Caithness and Sutherland Producers and Buyers
Published 14 Jan 2014Local food and drink producers and retailers in Caithness and Sutherland are being invited to two events in Thurso and Dornoch to explore and discuss future opportunities for closer collaboration.
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Planning go ahead for new Wick North Primary School
Published 14 Jan 2014Detailed plans for a new Primary School north of the river in Wick were given the go ahead today (Tuesday 14 January 2014) by The Highland Council’s North Planning Applications Committee.