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News published January 2016

Works at Wade Centre - Kingussie
Published 20 Jan 2016
The Wade Centre, a care home and day centre for older people in Kingussie, managed by NHS Highland, is to be upgraded in a major refurbishment starting on 1 February 2016.
Proposed closure of Dalwhinnie Primary School
Published 20 Jan 2016
The Highland Council is to seek the views of local communities on the future of Dalwhinnie Primary School, which has been mothballed since the summer of 2012.
Inverness eateries set to be keen as mustard on Good to Go food waste reduction scheme
Published 20 Jan 2016
Diners in Inverness need no longer feel embarrassed to ask for a ‘doggy bag’ for the leftover food they’re not able to finish while dining out.
Joint working to address City centre sewage seepage
Published 19 Jan 2016
The Highland Council and Scottish Water are working together to address a new issue of foul water seepage from Station Lane, Inverness.
Public opinion sought for major River Ness artworks
Published 19 Jan 2016
The Highland Council and partners Creative Scotland and Highlands & Islands Enterprise are seeking public opinion on the Inverness City Arts – River Ness Art Projects including the proposed siting of the main artwork “The Gathering Place” at Friars Shott on the north end of Huntly Street, Inverness.
Ness Walk road works on hold
Published 18 Jan 2016
The temporary closure of Ness Walk for road works planned this week, has been postponed due to the colder weather conditions.
Council calls election for twenty eight Highland Community Councils
Published 18 Jan 2016
Do you want to be a voice for your community? If so The Highland Council is inviting nominations for people to join 28 community councils.
Grants available to help nurture Nairnshire
Published 15 Jan 2016
Nairn Highland Councillors have set aside £25,000 from the local Ward Discretionary budget to let the local community decide for themselves which projects are needed in their area.
Multi-agency day of action to tackle illegal vehicles in East Ross and Ross-shire
Published 15 Jan 2016
Local Officers from Police Scotland and the Divisional Road Policing Unit were supported by the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) and Highland Council Enforcement Officers to deal with vehicles being used in the Easter Ross and Ross-shire areas without valid road tax.
Sutherland Council Ranger called to assist with whale rescue
Published 15 Jan 2016
Last Saturday (9 January) one of The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers was called on at first light to help rescue a Humpback whale which had become entangled in creel ropes.