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News published October 2015

Lochaber area gritting routes for winter confirmed
Published 21 Oct 2015
The priorities with which The Highland Council will grit roads within the Lochaber area this winter have been approved by the Lochaber Area Committee during a special meeting held this morning (21 October 2015) in Fort William.
Works to conserve the historic Ballachulish Slate Arch get underway
Published 21 Oct 2015
As part of an exciting project to conserve and interpret Ballachulish’s historic slate arch, structural conservation works will shortly be commencing on site.
Highland Apple Day this weekend
Published 20 Oct 2015
The preparations for the Highland’s second Apple Day are almost complete. For those attending the delights of pin the maggot on the apple, who can peel the longest peel and freshly squeezed apple juice await.
Calling all spooky spider fans
Published 20 Oct 2015
A Halloween event with a difference is happening at Abriachan at the end of the month with The Highland Council Rangers hosting an outdoor animal themed evening of fun and games in the woods.
Wild Technology Walk
Published 20 Oct 2015
Nothing beats seeing wildlife with our own eyes. Spotting birds, plants and animals while we’re out and about is fascinating, but how many times have you thought, “I’ll look that up later and find out
Former Fort William school building receives £270k grant for repairs
Published 19 Oct 2015
Old Achintore School to be reused as civic centre and council offices
Review of proposal to discontinue provision of education at Inverasdale Primary School
Published 19 Oct 2015
Tomorrow (20 October) The Highland Council will publish a Final Consultation Report into its proposal to discontinue the provision of education at Inverasdale Primary School (currently mothballed), reassigning its catchment area to that of Poolewe Primary.
Highland businesses snap up chance to be part of Broadband Voucher Scheme
Published 19 Oct 2015
In excess of 60 businesses in Highland have now successfully applied for free Broadband Connection Vouchers, providing a boost to their broadband so they can now benefit from new IT opportunities and better productivity.
Views sought on Highland Planning Policies through new consultation portal
Published 19 Oct 2015
Consultations commence on a review of the Highland-Wide Local Development Plan, Onshore Wind Energy Guidance and the Local Housing Strategy
Highland Leader’s response to business rates announcement
Published 16 Oct 2015
Cllr Davidson, Leader of The Highland Council has commented on today’s announcement by the Deputy First Minister John Swinney, that Local authorities will be able to lower business rates.