News archive

News published October 2014

“My Heart's in the Highlands" events
Published 29 Oct 2014
The story of a medieval Moray abbey, Macphersons in World War I, and the things which people took with them when they left the Highlands are all themes of “My heart’s in the Highlands” events in the Highland and Moray Council areas over the next few weeks.
Chance to get involved in mapping the way for Stratherrick and Foyers
Published 29 Oct 2014
The Highland Council is to ask people living in and around Stratherrick and Foyers for directions to the future of outdoor access in their local community.
Road closure remains in place on the A890 Stromeferry bypass
Published 29 Oct 2014
Early yesterday morning (Tuesday 28 October 2014) there was a substantial landslip on the A890 Stromeferry bypass approximately 150m west of the avalanche shelter.
Highland Council launches phase two of Budget Consultation
Published 28 Oct 2014
The Highland Council has launched a consultation paper with detailed proposals for saving over £15 million towards a total budget cut of £64 million over the next five years.
Statutory consultation on proposed 3-18 Campus in Tain closes Wednesday 29 October
Published 28 Oct 2014
The deadline for public comment is Wednesday 29 October. Further information is on the Council’s website at: www.highland.gov.uk/tainschool.
Floods cause cancellation of Inverness Halloween event
Published 28 Oct 2014
The Highland Council has today (Tuesday 28 October 2014) regrettably had to completely cancel its Halloween event at Ness Islands, Inverness.
Councils join together to benefit from new network contract
Published 27 Oct 2014
Highland and Islands Councils have signed a multi-million pound contract on behalf of the Pathfinder North Partnership, led by The Highland Council, for the provision of Network Services starting in March 2016.
New homes for the Highlands
Published 27 Oct 2014
Housing projects helping to support local construction sector and wider economy.
Community Services event reaches out to Inverness
Published 27 Oct 2014
People in Inverness are invited to an open evening event, to hear about Community Services, on Tuesday 4 November at the Town House, Inverness from 6pm – 8pm.
Trading Standards and Citizens Advice tackle private car parking problems
Published 27 Oct 2014
The Highland Council’s Trading Standards Officers are backing local Citizens Advice Bureaux in their campaign to ensure that Highland consumers get a fair deal over private car parking.