News archive
News published June 2015
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Chief Officers get a bird’s eye view of West Link
Published 3 Jun 2015Chief Officers of the Highland Community Planning Partnership gave a warm welcome to a presentation on the West Link Project at their latest meeting.
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Next Easter Ross District Partnership
Published 3 Jun 2015The next meeting of the Easter Ross District Partnership will take place in Tain on Friday (5 June).
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City / Region deal progress for Inverness and the Highlands welcomed
Published 2 Jun 2015Progress on the preparations being made for two projects valued at £3 million for the City of Inverness and Highland regional economy has been welcomed by Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee.
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Winter Payment Scheme to be continued in 2015/16
Published 2 Jun 2015One thousand and forty five households in Inverness received payments totalling £82,555 from the Inverness Common Good Fund’s Winter Payment Scheme this past winter 2014/15.
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Ness Islands management plan approved
Published 2 Jun 2015A three-year updated management plan for the popular Ness Islands amenity area on the River Ness, Inverness has been endorsed by Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee.
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The Highland Council pays tribute to Charles Kennedy
Published 2 Jun 2015The Highland Council is today united in paying tribute to Charles Kennedy on the sad news of his sudden and untimely death.
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Council appoints Head Teacher for Keiss Primary
Published 1 Jun 2015The new Head Teacher of Keiss Primary School in Caithness is Kathryn Laidlaw. She takes up her post in August 2015.
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Chance to enjoy wild flower walks and a guided hill hike next week with Council Rangers
Published 1 Jun 2015The Highland Council Rangers have several events coming up next week in the Inverness area, each exploring different local habitats.
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Keep Scotland Beautiful confirms 2015 winners of Seaside Awards
Published 1 Jun 2015The charity for Scotland’s environment, Keep Scotland Beautiful, today (30 May) announced the 2015 winners of the Scottish Seaside Awards - rewarding the efforts of beach managers and communities Scotland-wide in maintaining high standards. The news comes as beaches prepare to welcome visitors for the busy summer season starting on 1st June.
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Alternative payment arrangements to help Universal Credit claimants
Published 1 Jun 2015Highland Council are working with the DWP to assist vulnerable people who need additional support.