News archive
News published March 2015
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Highland Council agrees a total of £55 million costs to progress the West Link and enhanced sports facilities
Published 12 Mar 2015Highland Council today agreed the detailed costs set out for the West Link and associated sports facilities and to continue to progress the scheme.
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School capping and reserved places for 2015-16
Published 12 Mar 2015The Highland Council will be writing to parents who have made placing requests for three primary schools, stating that rolls will be capped for the forthcoming school year.
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Highland Council today agreed to progress work towards a City-Region Deal for Inverness and the Highlands
Published 12 Mar 2015Council officers have been working with the Scottish Futures Trust and the Scottish Cities Alliance to investigate new methods of funding to enable major infrastructure to take place in Inverness to s
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Corran Ferry recommendations agreed by Council
Published 12 Mar 2015The Council has agreed recommendations which include an increase in the Corran Ferry fares by 2% from April 2015.
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Council approves proposals for new 3-18 community campus for Tain.
Published 12 Mar 2015A new 3-18 community campus for Tain on the site of the current Tain Royal Academy got the go-ahead from The Highland Council today.
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Council to build new community school for North West Skye
Published 12 Mar 2015Members of The Highland Council have today (12 March 2105) approved recommendations made by the Council’s Education, Children and Adult Services (ECAS) Committee to build a new community school in North West Skye at Dunvegan.
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Ness Islands closed for public safety until further notice.
Published 11 Mar 2015Following the high winds and water levels experienced on Sunday 8 and into Monday 9 March - the Ness Islands public amenity area in Inverness is closed for public safety until further notice.
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MG ALBA in community consultation
Published 11 Mar 2015MG ALBA (The Gaelic Media Service) is undertaking a series of public meetings in the Highlands seeking the views of communities on the future of Gaelic broadcasting.
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How Highland Council performs
Published 11 Mar 2015Highland Council members will consider a report tomorrow which sets out how Highland Council performs compared to other Local Authorities in Scotland.
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Unique Concerts Festival celebrates youth music-making at its best
Published 11 Mar 2015Over 300 young musicians from across the Highlands have been busy rehearsing for their unique showcase Concerts Festival which will feature the eight diverse groups working under the umbrella of Highland Young Musicians.