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News published October 2014

MV PARIDA
Published 8 Oct 2014
The multi-agency partners working together on the MV Parida maritime incident can confirm the vessel has been brought alongside a secure pier within the Port of Cromarty Firth site tonight, Wednesday 8th October 2014.
Multi-agency partners working together following maritime incident
Published 8 Oct 2014
Multi-agency partners have been working closely together since a maritime incident on board the MV Parida, shortly after leaving Scrabster, at approximately 19:53 hours on Tuesday 07 October 2014.
Highland Council weather impact and situation report - 3
Published 8 Oct 2014
A number of roads continue to be affected throughout Inverness and Nairn today (Wednesday, 08 October 2014).
Highland Council weather impact and situation report - 2
Published 8 Oct 2014
A number of roads continue to be affected throughout Inverness and Nairn today (Wednesday, 08 October 2014).
Council renews call for permanent reinstatement of ETVs
Published 8 Oct 2014
Leader of The Highland Council, Councillor Drew Hendry has renewed The Highland Council’s call to permanently retain and reinstate previous levels of emergency towing vehicles (ETVs) covering the Minch and Northern Isles.
Highland Council weather impact and situation report - 1
Published 8 Oct 2014
A number of roads and schools have been affected throughout the eastern part of the Highlands today (Wednesday, 08 October 2014).
Personal Licence holders still to notify Board of training.
Published 7 Oct 2014
Members of The Highland Council’s Licensing Board were today (October 7, 2014) informed that 811 Personal Licence holders have still to notify the Board that they have completed their refresher training.
Appointment of independent persons to Social Work Complaints Review Committee
Published 7 Oct 2014
The Highland Council is seeking to fill vacancies on the Social Work Complaints Review Committee.
Buying cigarettes for children could cost you a packet
Published 7 Oct 2014
A poster campaign to highlight the risks of buying cigarettes for children has been launched by the Trading Standards services in Highland and Argyll and Bute Councils, in partnership with NHS Highland.
Councillor praises Highland residents for recycling figures
Published 7 Oct 2014
The Highland Council recycling rate has reached 45% pushing it up to number 11 in the rankings of the 32 Scottish Local Authorities according to new figures released by SEPA (Scottish Environmental Protection Agency) for 2013.