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News published December 2015

  • Improvement works to commence at Chanonry Point

    chanory point Published 1 Dec 2015

    The Highland Council has awarded a contract to Cleantech Civils Ltd for the delivery of environmental improvement works at Chanonry Point, near Fortrose. Works on site will commence early in the New Year and are scheduled for completion before the Easter.

  • Highland Naturalists win National Awards

    photo of awards Published 1 Dec 2015

    Two Highland-based wildlife enthusiasts have been honoured with awards by the National Biodiversity Network Trust at a ceremony in York on 19th November.

  • Grant cut to Council budget is anticipated to be severe

    Published 1 Dec 2015

    Following the COSLA Leaders meeting last Friday, the Leader of Highland Council has warned staff that Local Government could be facing a cash reduction in its Grant of 4-5% for 2016-17.

  • Raingardens and City Frogs - It turns out we have lots of both in Inverness!

    Published 1 Dec 2015

    The first ever Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) Conference in the Highlands has been a great success. The Conference was held at the Highland Council Chambers on Friday (27 November) with over 60 people attending