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News published December 2014

Council members give support to Countryside Ranger Service
Published 4 Dec 2014
The work of Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers was welcomed today at the Council’s Nairn and Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee.
Strathspey projects to benefit from Landfill Communities Fund
Published 4 Dec 2014
Two environmental projects in Badenoch and Strathspey are to benefit from Highland Council’s Landfill Communities Fund as nearly £14,500 was endorsed by the Council’s, Nairn and Badenoch and Strathspe
Land reform is top of agenda at Council’s Area Committee
Published 4 Dec 2014
The first item at today’s Nairn and Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee was Land Reform as the meeting started with a presentation by David Cameron, Chairman of Community Land Scotland.
Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places in Highland
Published 4 Dec 2014
Changes to a number of Polling Districts and Polling Places in the Highlands were agreed yesterday at the meeting of the Community Safety, Public Engagement and Equalities Committee.
Lochcarron welcomes new council houses
Published 4 Dec 2014
Six new Council homes in Lochcarron are the latest to be completed by The Highland Council as part of a 688-house Highland-wide project supported by the Scottish Government.
More Sutherland dates for public to have their say
Published 4 Dec 2014
As the first step in producing a new Local Development Plan for Caithness and Sutherland, The Highland Council has published a Main Issues Report which outlines options for the future of the area over the next 20 years. At this crucial early stage, community groups, businesses, public agencies and members of the public are being encouraged to have their say.
Inverness school Christmas shopping day raises funds for Spring trip
Published 3 Dec 2014
Pupils at an Inverness primary school have organised a Christmas shopping day on Saturday 13 December with over 20 tables of festive wares for sale by businesses in and around Inverness, Nairn and further afield
Our focus, your priorities for community safety
Published 3 Dec 2014
Officers from Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will be attending Highland Council Ward Forum Meetings over the coming weeks.
Inverness BID makes positive difference say Council Members
Published 3 Dec 2014
A private sector led initiative; the Inverness City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) is making a positive impact on the City of Inverness.
Highland Council welcomes a reported reduction in crime of 20% in Highland
Published 3 Dec 2014
Highland Council welcomes a reported reduction in Class 1-4 crimes of 20.2% in the Highland area.