News archive
News published February 2016
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Council Leader welcomes stay of execution for Scotland’s ETV
Published 23 Feb 2016The Leader of the Highland Council, Margaret Davidson, has welcomed the announcement by the UK Transport Minister Robert Goodwill, that the emergency towing vessel (ETV) will continue to cover the north of Scotland for at least another six months.
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Decision made on North West Skye community school
Published 22 Feb 2016Sheriff James Tierney confirms the decision of the School Closure Review Panel, to refuse consent to a new community school in North West Skye at Dunvegan, to replace the current schools at Dunvegan,
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Highland Council is set to achieve a balanced Budget
Published 19 Feb 2016Highland Council is set to achieve a balanced Budget when Council meets on 25 February to agree proposals.
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Highland Council welcomes Scottish Rugby funding for Highland RFC
Published 18 Feb 2016The Highland Council has warmly welcomed the news that Highland RFC has joined rugby clubs across Scotland to benefit from Scottish Rugby’s second round of Club Sustainability funding.
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City Centre roads temporarily closed for Snowman Rally
Published 17 Feb 2016Several roads in the centre of Inverness will be temporarily closed to traffic on Saturday morning (20 February) as the city gears up to host the opening ceremony of the Snowman Rally.
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Committee considers way forward for Stromeferry Bypass project
Published 17 Feb 2016Following submission of the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) Report on the Stromeferry Bypass project by The Highland Council to Transport Scotland, feedback was received suggesting that
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Highland Marks 19th of February as #CareDay
Published 17 Feb 2016A chance to join the Inverness Caley Thistle team in training, a special art exhibition and opportunities for young people to shadow some of Highland’s senior public figures will be some of many ways.
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Highland cycling rates some of the highest in Scotland, says Cycling Scotland report
Published 16 Feb 2016Cycling as a main mode of transport in the Highlands reaches 3.1% says Cycling Scotland’s Annual Cycling Monitoring Report
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Grantown Community Council Elections
Published 16 Feb 2016Residents living in and around Grantown on Spey have the opportunity to elect who will represent them on the Grantown and Spey and Vicinity Community Council.
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Council Leader maintains pressure on Government over ETVs
Published 12 Feb 2016The Highland Council Leader, Margaret Davidson, gave a cautious welcome to the engagement of key stakeholders in talks with the MCA over the future protection of Highland’s coastal waters.