News archive
News published March 2016
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Highland Council Leader welcomes progress on improving digital connectivity
Published 7 Mar 2016Speaking today at the Convention of the Highlands and Islands in Stornoway, Leader of The Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson welcomed the progress that was being made on the commitment to delive
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Nurturing Nairnshire - chance to vote for local projects you'd like to see receive funding.
Published 7 Mar 2016Following the initial application process 33 projects now have a chance to put their idea to the public vote.
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Unique Concerts Festival celebrates youth music-making at its best
Published 7 Mar 2016Over 300 young musicians from across the Highlands have been busy rehearsing for their unique showcase Concerts Festival which will feature the eight diverse groups working under the umbrella of Highl
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Highland Council primary schools to compete in Scotland-wide Euroquiz
Published 7 Mar 2016Primary 6 pupils from schools in Highland Council will compete in the local heats of a Scotland-wide quiz on Europe on Wednesday 9 March 2016 which has been organised by the award-winning Scottish European Educational Trust, with the support of the European Parliament Office in the UK.
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Inverness Service Point moves to Town House
Published 7 Mar 2016Inverness Service Point customers are being advised that the service is moving to the Town House. The entrance to the new Service Point at the Town House will be on Castle Street and will have a separate public entrance from the existing Town House reception area.
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Still time to have your say on the Caithness and Sutherland Proposed Local Development Plan
Published 7 Mar 2016The Highland Council is reminding everyone that the opportunity to have your say on the Caithness and Sutherland Proposed Local Development Plan (CaSPlan) is coming to an end, with the consultation cl
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Lochaber groups benefit from Highland Council support
Published 7 Mar 2016Five community projects in Lochaber are the latest to benefit from support of The Highland Council.
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Plans announced for Inverness Justice Centre
Published 4 Mar 2016Plans are announced today for the new Justice Centre in Inverness following confirmation from Scottish Government of funding.
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Scottish Minister officially opens Scotland’s fourth Gaelic school
Published 4 Mar 2016Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland’s Languages, officially opened Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar today (4 March) by unveiling a plaque at the new school.
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Safety improvements completed at A9 Tore Roundabout
Published 3 Mar 2016Users of the A9 at Tore are set to benefit from a £120,000 Transport Scotland investment in recently completed road safety improvements.