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News published September 2015

Project examines feasibility of railing windblown timber from Flow Country
Published 9 Sep 2015
Talks are under way to investigate the feasibility of making much greater use of rail to transport the estimated 4 million tonnes of standing and fallen timber from the Flow Country in the North of Scotland to processing markets in the south via Inverness.
Your chance to vote – 16 and 17 year olds register now for the Community Council Elections 2015
Published 9 Sep 2015
Did you vote in last year’s independence referendum? Did it spark your interest in getting involved in your local area?
Big Lottery and Highland Council Funding to Support Digital Inclusion in the Highlands
Published 9 Sep 2015
The Highland Council is partnering with digital participation charity Citizens Online and other local partners to identify and tackle digital inclusion issues in the Highlands
Western Isles representative elected new Vice-Chairman of HITRANS
Published 9 Sep 2015
The new Vice-Chairman of HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands, is Councillor John Mackay, of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Council.
The Highland Council responds to Syrian Refugee Crisis
Published 8 Sep 2015
A cross party meeting of Group Leaders from The Highland Council has today met to discuss Highland Council’s initial response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis.
Inverness Provost calls for parking subsidies proposals
Published 8 Sep 2015
The Provost of Inverness, Helen Carmichael is working with the Inverness business community and local MP Drew Hendry to find a way to support all city centre businesses.
Follow up seminar planned as North rail line problems continue
Published 8 Sep 2015
Board Members of HITRANS, the transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands, have expressed their concern at the continuing poor performance of rail services on the Far North Line between Inverness and Wick/Thurso - and will maintain pressure on Network Rail and ScotRail operators, Abellio to bring about early improvements which restore passenger confidence in the service.
Performers to enter Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame announced
Published 8 Sep 2015
Hands Up for Trad are very pleased to announce the 2015 performer inductees to the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame.
Afters@TRACC wins Play Award
Published 8 Sep 2015
A Tain based, Care and Learning Alliance managed out of school club, Afters@TRACC, has won an Award for the development of very low cost play opportunities that promote free play
Five candidates contest by-election
Published 7 Sep 2015
Five candidates are to contest the upcoming by-election to elect a councillor to represent the Aird and Loch Ness Ward of The Highland Council.