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News published December 2015

Easter Ross District Partnership meeting
Published 2 Dec 2015
The next Easter Ross District Partnership Meeting will take place at Invergordon Community Hospital on Friday 4 December 2015 at 9:30am.
Police Scotland and Partners launch Operation Respect
Published 2 Dec 2015
With the approach of the festive season, multi-agency partners have once again joined forces to support Operation Respect with the aim of making the streets of Inverness safer for shoppers and party goers, both day and night, during the festive season.
Forum spreads festive message that Highland licensed premises are ‘safe drinking environments’.
Published 2 Dec 2015
‘Enjoy a safe festive night out in Highland Licensed Premises thanks to an overhaul of the alcohol licensing system’ states the Highland Licensing Forum.
Statement on 25 hour teaching week
Published 2 Dec 2015
Budget Leader Cllr Bill Fernie comments on the announcement of plans by the Scottish Government to legislate for guaranteed 25 hours teaching.
Consultation on future direction for Cairngorm and Glenmore gets underway
Published 2 Dec 2015
A major consultation on the future management of one of Scotland’s most iconic locations is now underway.
Know your consumer rights when Christmas shopping – advice from Highland Council Trading Standards
Published 2 Dec 2015
The Highland Council’s Trading Standards team is urging shoppers to know their new consumer rights as the countdown to Christmas gets underway.
Meet the MacPhersons campaign to tackle underage drinking
Published 1 Dec 2015
Meet the MacPhersons’ is a local media campaign that takes a family approach to tackling underage drinking.
Blas Festival picks up national award
Published 1 Dec 2015
The annual Blas Festival has been honoured at the Scottish Gaelic Awards ceremony, held in Glasgow recently, after receiving the Bòrd na Gàidhlig “Event Award”.
Grab it, Bag It, Bin It – Even in the Dark
Published 1 Dec 2015
‘Grab, it, Bag It and Bin It – even in the dark’…that’s the message from The Highland Council. With the short winter days upon us many dog owners are only able to walk their dogs in the dark. However, this is no excuse for not picking up after their pets and dog owners face fixed penalty fines of £40 for this inconsiderate act
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for 1 December 2015
Published 1 Dec 2015
Road condition and gritting treatment reports by The Highland Council’s Community Services for the morning of Tuesday 1 December 2015