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News published November 2014

Works get underway on A890 Stromeferry Bypass
Published 11 Nov 2014
A contractor has now been appointed to undertake slope stabilisation works on the A890 Stromeferry Bypass. Rope Access Scotland Ltd will carry out work to stabilise the slope which suffered from a landslip two weeks ago (Tuesday 28th October 2014).
Council helps businesses to bid for public sector contracts
Published 10 Nov 2014
North businesses are being invited by The Highland Council’s Procurement team and Business Partners to join them at Mackay’s Hotel, Wick on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 November to find out about new opportunities in public sector business.
New Housing Kintail Terrace, Inverness
Published 10 Nov 2014
Chair of The Highland Council’s Community Services, Councillor Graham MacKenzie and local councillors, Jean Slater, Norrie Donald and Fraser Parr have welcomed tenant Jen Scrimgeour to her new home at Kintail Terrace in Inverness to mark the completion of 11 new units.
Work on city cycle route completed one week early
Published 7 Nov 2014
The construction works to provide a safe cycle route from the Inverness Campus at Beechwood to Inverness city centre are now complete.
Chief Executive of Highland Council welcomes Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards 2014 back to Inverness
Published 7 Nov 2014
Steve Barron, Chief Executive of Highland Council has welcomed the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards 2014 back to Inverness on 7 November.
Inverness bonfire competition winners
Published 6 Nov 2014
The Highland Council has announced details of the winners of the two competitions which were organised in partnership with event sponsors Fergusson Coal at last night’s Bonfire night celebrations which attracted an estimated 12,000 spectators to Bught Park.
Options for the Corran Ferry service to be further developed
Published 6 Nov 2014
The Community Services Committee today considered the implications of a report on the cost of running the Corran Ferry, which, despite fare increases, continues to run at a deficit.
Extra blue bin recycling could save £70k
Published 6 Nov 2014
The addition of new materials to the blue bin will be introduced next year and could save around £70,000.
Stromeferry Bypass option appraisal considered
Published 6 Nov 2014
Members of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Committee yesterday examined the findings of Strategic Transport Appraisal Guidelines (STAG) appraisal carried out for the Stromeferry Bypass.
Council seeks public opinion on development planning in Caithness and Sutherland.
Published 5 Nov 2014
A major public consultation is now underway to help prepare a new 20 year Local Development Plan for the Caithness and Sutherland area, to be known as CaSPlan.