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News published March 2016

Ghost Walk at Grantown-on-Spey this weekend to mark Earth Hour
Published 15 Mar 2016
On Saturday (19 March) as nations across the globe will be marking Earth Hour, The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are inviting families and individuals outdoors for some unusual fun in the woods
Launch of strategy to tackle wildlife crime in Highland
Published 14 Mar 2016
A strategy to tackle wildlife crime for the next three years has today [Monday 14 March 2016] been launched in the Highlands.
Council congratulates Ross County on Scottish League Cup win
Published 14 Mar 2016
Convener of The Highland Council, Cllr Isobel McCallum congratulates Ross County FC for their 2-1 win of the Scottish league Cup yesterday (13 March).
New chance to learn traditional slate building techniques at free Ballachulish training workshop
Published 14 Mar 2016
People interested in learning about slate building techniques are being invited to attend a free two-day course in Ballachulish later this month (March).
Temporary road closure B9006 Old Perth Road, Inverness
Published 14 Mar 2016
Motorists are being advised of the temporary closure of part of the B9006 Old Perth Road, Inverness
Flying the flag for Commonwealth Day
Published 14 Mar 2016
Guest including the Vice Lord-Lieutenant, secondary pupils, representatives from the Royal British Legion and soldiers from the 3 Scots infantry based in Fort George joined the Provost of Inverness ea
Scottish Parliamentary Elections called in Highland
Published 14 Mar 2016
Nominations forms are now available for those people seeking election to the Scottish Parliament. Prospective candidates have until 4pm on Friday 1 April 2016 to return their forms.
Highland hosts first meeting for the North on Police and Fire scrutiny
Published 14 Mar 2016
An inaugural meeting of seven Councils in the North for Police and Fire scrutiny was recently held at Highland Council’s headquarters in Inverness on 11 March.
Local groups to benefit after Nurturing Nairn votes cast
Published 14 Mar 2016
Local people had the chance to cast their votes on Saturday (12 March 2016) at the Nurturing Nairnshire participatory budgeting event held in Nairn and community projects are now set to benefit.
Highland takes step towards local budgets for local decision-making
Published 11 Mar 2016
Localism and Community Empowerment have taken a huge leap forward with the decision taken by Members of The Highland Council, to ratify the disaggregation of the Community Services budget to the local areas along with the scheme of delegation to the relevant local committees.