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News published November 2015

New sustainable homes ready to welcome tenants in Alness
Published 25 Nov 2015
Issued by MuckleMedia Highland Councillors paid a visit today to Alness to watch the final block of apartments being stalled in a pioneering social housing project.
Work to preserve historic Evanton bridge completed
Published 25 Nov 2015
Work to replace the parapets on the arch road bridge in Evanton has been completed.
Update on site survey of former Nairn quarry
Published 25 Nov 2015
The Highland Council is carrying out further ground investigations at the former Kingsteps Quarry in Nairn, which will be undertaken by specialist contractors commencing at the beginning of December
Roadworks - Lochcarron Main Street
Published 24 Nov 2015
The Highland Council is advising motorists and local businesses that resurfacing works are to commence at 9am on Monday 30 November 2015 on the A896 Main Street, Lochcarron.
Shoppers encouraged to ‘Freeze It’ to reduce waste
Published 24 Nov 2015
As part of European Week for Waste Reduction (21 to 29 November), The Highland Council’s Waste Awareness Team have been out and about with their ‘Big Freeze’ campaign.
Leader expresses concerns over Boundary Commission Review
Published 24 Nov 2015
Leader of the Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson, has written to Marco Biagi MSP, Minister for Local Government & Community Empowerment to express concern over the Boundary Commission review.
Bower Bairns Build for Wildlife
Published 24 Nov 2015
Bower Primary school P4-7 children have being learning about ‘Wildlife and Habitats’ this term.
North West Highlands declared a UNESCO Global Geopark
Published 24 Nov 2015
UNESCO – the United Nations Organisation for Education, Science and Culture –announced a new programme on the 17th November, which creates UNESCO Global Geoparks.
Savings Proposal could change Council’s working week
Published 23 Nov 2015
Members of the Citizens’ Panel will be asked to take part in a survey on a range of savings proposals, to be issued later this week.
Highland Trading Standards takes enforcement action against local fireplace installer
Published 23 Nov 2015
A local business concerned with the sale and installation of home heating, stoves, fireplaces, bathrooms and renewables has been issued with a court order requiring it to carry out future work with reasonable care and skill and without excessive delays.