News archive
News published February 2015
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By-election to be held in Nairn Ward
Published 24 Feb 2015Following the resignation of Councillor Colin Macaulay (SNP), a by-election will be held to elect a Member for Ward 19, NAIRN Ward.
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Ballachulish people invited to get involved with slate quarries history project
Published 24 Feb 2015People living in Ballachulish and the surrounding area are being invited to become involved in an exciting new local history project to gather the stories of the Ballachulish slate quarries.
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2015 Ranger Walks, Events and Activities in the Scottish Highlands
Published 24 Feb 2015Every year, Countryside Rangers throughout the Highlands of Scotland create and deliver hundreds of events, walks, and activities for the locals, tourists and groups of people. From walks, talks, workshops, scrambles, hill walks, day walks, pond dipping, sand castle building and much more, there is something for everyone to spend a day or a couple of hours with any of the Rangers and discover so much more.
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Digital First Programme aims to have at least 40% of transactions online and deliver £1.3 million in savings over next four years
Published 24 Feb 2015The Highland Council Digital First Programme aims to greatly increase access to online services, enabling at least 40% of transactions to be carried out online by April 2017.
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Website Review reveals positive results
Published 23 Feb 2015A six month review of the Highland Council website, which was launched in 2014, reveals high satisfaction levels amongst Highland residents.
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Garden waste collections resume 2nd March but please check your bin!
Published 23 Feb 2015As garden waste bin collections resume on 2 March residents are being urged to check their brown bins carefully for any contamination before they put them out for their first collection.
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Chance to design Caithness flag
Published 23 Feb 2015Following a successful meeting with the Lord Lyon and The Flag Institute with local community and Highland Council representatives, a competition for the design of a new flag for Caithness is launched today.
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Road condition and gritting treatment reports
Published 23 Feb 2015Road condition and gritting treatment reports by The Highland Council’s Community Services for the morning of Monday 23 February 2015 are as follows:
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MV Lysblink Seaways
Published 20 Feb 2015THE Highland Council is continuing to liaise with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and other agencies with regard to the status of the LYSBLINK SEAWAYS, which is currently at anchor 600 metres off Kilchoan.
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Lochaber minibus trial extended
Published 20 Feb 2015A Transport Advice and Booking Service pilot in Lochaber has been extended to include a drop-off at patient’s homes.