News archive

News published July 2015

Visit explores how Highland could take leaf out of Danish Libraries Services
Published 15 Jul 2015
An Inverness Highland Councillor has recently visited the main Copenhagen Library in Denmark to see how modern library services are provided in the country.
Black Isle Show is the ‘Real Deal’
Published 15 Jul 2015
Visitors to the Black Isle Show on the 5th and 6th August will be assured of getting the Real Deal after The Highland Council and the Black Isle Farmers Society made a commitment to keep them free of fake goods.
Plantation Community celebrates opening of Pinegrove Park
Published 14 Jul 2015
Councillor Brian Murphy officially opened the Plantation Community Association's quarter million pound park on Saturday 11 July.
Police and event organisers issue advice regarding sales of fake tickets - Belladrum 2015
Published 14 Jul 2015
Police in the Highlands and Islands are providing guidance following reports of fake tickets.
Travel advice ahead of Thursday's ICT vs FC Astra Giurgiu football match
Published 14 Jul 2015
Police Scotland are seeking to remind members of the public of possible traffic disruption ahead of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle vs FC Astra Giurgiu at Caledonian Stadium, Inverness on Thursday July 16th 2015 with a 7.45pm kick-off.
Youth Music celebration
Published 14 Jul 2015
Before the end of school session, over 300 Primary school pupils gathered in Inverness Leisure Centre’s main hall to celebrate the success of Youth Music Initiative activities in Highland.
Councillor's resignation prompts Aird and Loch Ness Ward by-election.
Published 14 Jul 2015
Following the resignation of Councillor Drew Hendry (SNP), a by-election will be held to elect a Member for The Highland Council’s Ward 13: Aird and Loch Ness
Something fishy going-on at Ranger events
Published 14 Jul 2015
Something fishy is going on as The Highland Council Countryside Rangers team up with Ness and Beauly Fisheries Trust to look at life in our rivers and in the Beauly Firth.
Algal toxins affecting shellfish at Isle of Skye sites
Published 14 Jul 2015
The Highland Council’s Environmental Health Team based on the Isle of Skye has identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins, following routine sampling work at a number of sites on Skye.
Thurso and Wick Traffic Management top of the agenda for Ward Forums
Published 13 Jul 2015
Two Ward Forums are being held in Thurso and Wick on 22nd July and 29th July to discuss the traffic management in both towns and its environs. Members of the public will be able to have their say on how they see the management of vehicles in both towns over the coming years.