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News published March 2016

Contract awarded for new Council office development in Fort William
Published 21 Mar 2016
The Council has awarded a £5.7 million contract to Robertson Northern for a major project that will bring The Highland Council’s administrative and professional staff from different locations across Fort William into the one buildin
Case for transfer of Council catering, cleaning and janitorial services to be considered
Published 17 Mar 2016
A full business case for the transfer of catering, cleaning and janitorial services from The Highland Council’s Care and Learning Service to High Life Highland is to be considered at a meeting of The Highland Council on 12 May 2016.
Highland wind bands to compete at national level
Published 17 Mar 2016
This weekend’s Scottish Concert Band Festival finals being held in Perth Concert Hall will see representation from two Wind Bands from the Highlands.
Proposed closure of Achfary Primary School
Published 17 Mar 2016
The Highland Council is to seek the views of local communities on the future of Achfary Primary School which has been mothballed since the summer of 20
Avoid falling foul of financial harm
Published 17 Mar 2016
Staff from a range of agencies who work with vulnerable adults in Highland have been getting training to help prevent people falling foul of financial scams.
Public Entertainment – Extension of Licensing Resolution
Published 17 Mar 2016
The Highland Licensing Committee has agreed to vary its existing resolution relating to the activities which are licensed under public entertainment.
Your Cash Your Caithness
Published 16 Mar 2016
Caithness Members of The Highland Council have set aside £30k from the Ward Discretionary Budget to let the local community decide for themselves which projects are needed in their area.
Council to support N5 Drama course
Published 15 Mar 2016
Highland Council has listened to public feedback on Eden Court’s decision to cease running the SQA National Five Drama course.
A9 Kessock Bridge maintenance works start Monday 21 March for ten weeks
Published 15 Mar 2016
The A9 Kessock Bridge is soon to benefit form a £750,000 investment from Transport Scotland for essential bridge maintenance work due to get underway this month.
Council Ranger warns - toads on the roads!
Published 15 Mar 2016
Andy Summers, Highland Council Senior Countryside Ranger for Caithness and Sutherland has been helping the Assynt Field Club put out warning signs for motorists near Lochinver to take care that toads may be crossing the road.