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News published March 2015

Highland Council to review Area Committees
Published 23 Mar 2015
‘One-size does not fit all’ – was the message received at the last meeting of The Highland Council (on 12 March) as members agreed to a Review of Area Committees over the next two years.
Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division launches Operation Monarda - tackling doorstep crime
Published 23 Mar 2015
Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division today renewed its commitment to eradicating the scourge of doorstep crime and bogus callers.
Ness Islands, Inverness re-opens
Published 20 Mar 2015
The Ness Islands in Inverness are to re-open this evening at 5pm (Friday 20 March 2015) for public access.
Path promoted to VC War Hero grave
Published 20 Mar 2015
Signage has been erected to help lead pedestrians to the grave of Victoria Cross recipient Colour Sergeant James Munro in Craig Dunain Hospital Cemetery , Inverness.
Small businesses in Highland set to benefit from broadband boost
Published 20 Mar 2015
Businesses in Inverness and many other parts of the Highlands will now be able to apply for grants of up to £3,000 each to boost their broadband, following an announcement made earlier this week by the Chancellor.
Cairngorms National Park Authority Board Elections 2015
Published 19 Mar 2015
Five community representatives have been elected to serve on the board of Cairngorms National Park Authority for the next four years.
NHS Highland and Highland Council support Scottish Water’s ‘Keep the water cycle running smoothly’ campaign
Published 19 Mar 2015
Scottish Water’s ‘Keep the water cycle running smoothly’ campaign has been gaining momentum in the Highlands as NHS Highland and Highland Council have joined ranks with the utility firm to help promote the campaign.
Council urge suggestions for future planning of the West Highland and Islands as Call for Sites and Ideas process nears deadline
Published 19 Mar 2015
Council urge suggestions for future planning of the West Highland and Islands as Call for Sites and Ideas process nears deadline
Gairloch pupils study solar eclipse on science day.
Published 19 Mar 2015
As part of Gairloch High School’s involvement in the Rolls Royce Science Prize for UK schools, pupils will have a full day of events (on 20 March 2015) focusing on the awareness and quality of science learning.
Objections to West Link CPO resolved
Published 19 Mar 2015
The Highland Council understands that all four objectors to the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the West Link project have now informed the Directorate of Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) that they have withdrawn, which is a significant milestone towards confirmation of the CPO.