News archive

News published August 2014

Referendum Agents appointed
Published 15 Aug 2014
Fifteen referendum agents have been appointed in the Highland area to act for the permitted participants in the Scottish Independence Referendum.
Probationer teachers welcomed to the Highlands
Published 15 Aug 2014
One hundred and eleven probationer teachers were welcomed to the Highlands today (15 August 2014) at an induction meeting held at Milton of Leys Primary School, Inverness.
Council plea over Referendum fly-posting and road sign damage
Published 15 Aug 2014
The Highland Council is appealing to campaigners on both sides of the Scottish Independence Referendum and members of the public to heed the Council’s Highland Referendum Poster Policy.
Radon works to Council properties - Highland Council briefing
Published 14 Aug 2014
Over the summer The Highland Council has been taking action to reduce radon in nine properties which include five schools.
Response to SPA review of armed officers
Published 14 Aug 2014
The Highland Council welcomes the announcement today by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) that they will independently assess the current practices for the issue and carriage of firearms by armed response vehicle (ARV) crews under the standing authority.
Lochaber youngster in Tattoo spotlight
Published 14 Aug 2014
A talented Lochaber youngster will be taking centre stage at the Highland Military Tattoo.
Letters to Loggie emergency temporary road closure
Published 13 Aug 2014
The Highland Council is advising residents and motorists that the Letters to Loggie Road west of Loch Broom off the A835 Ullapool Road will be closed from tomorrow from 11am Thursday 14 August to 5pm on Friday 15 August for emergency repairs.
‘Stub It, Bin It’ - Council launches cigarette litter campaign
Published 13 Aug 2014
‘Stub It, Bin It!’…or pick up an £80 fine - that is the simple message of The Highland Council’s latest litter campaign aimed at smokers who carelessly dispose of their cigarette waste.
Highland Council assures Lochaber on rigorous planning procedures for new £7 Million Gaelic School
Published 13 Aug 2014
Highland Council has moved to reassure local residents in Caol that an internal review of the new £7 million Gaelic school currently under construction in Lochaber, has confirmed that correct planning processes have been followed.
Licensing Board concern at poor compliance on refresher training
Published 12 Aug 2014
Members of The Highland Council’s Licensing Board were today (12 August 2104) informed that a very large number of Personal Licence holders have still to notify the Board that they have undertaken refresher training which is required if they are to retain their Licence.