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News published August 2016

Onshore Wind Energy Supplementary guidance agreed for adoption
Published 18 Aug 2016
Members of The Highland Council’s Planning, Development and Infrastructure Committee have agreed to adopt the Onshore Wind Energy Supplementary Guidance
Ballifeary Lane, Inverness – temporary road closure
Published 18 Aug 2016
Motorists are being advised that part of Ballifeary Lane, Inverness will be closed on Tuesday 23 August from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
Culloden and Ardersier by-election timetable announced
Published 18 Aug 2016
The timetable for the election for the return of a councillor for the Culloden and Ardersier ward of The Highland Council has been announced today (Thursday 18 August)
Commendation for Council’s proposed Active Travel Network project
Published 18 Aug 2016
After being successful in gaining a place on the final short list of projects in the Community Links PLUS competition, The Highland Council’s Inverness Active Travel Network project has received a commendation from the judging panel.
Don’t miss the boat! – message for Lochaber businesses
Published 18 Aug 2016
In preparation for further cruise ships visiting Fort William in 2016 and 2017 The Highland Council is inviting local businesses to attend a free ‘Lunch and Learn’ event aimed at tour operators
Positive report following inspection of Inverness Crematorium
Published 18 Aug 2016
The Inspector of Crematoria Scotland has described Inverness Crematorium as being well run by staff who display a caring and professional approach to their duties
Duncan Forbes Primary
Published 17 Aug 2016
The Highland Council is able to confirm that Duncan Forbes Primary School in Inverness will open on Thursday 18 August.
Wick Joint Campus delay
Published 17 Aug 2016
The Highland Council has been made aware by its contractor Hub North Scotland (Wick) Ltd., of delays affecting the completion of the Wick Joint Campus.
Gary Fisher to headline Scottish mountain bike conference – innovation edition
Published 16 Aug 2016
Gary Fisher who is regarded globally as one of the inventors of the modern day mountain bike and a pioneer in the sport of mountain biking, will speak about innovations in the sport, past, present and future at the Scottish mountain bike conference 2016 – The Innovation Edition.
‘Return to normal’ for city centre Inverness streets
Published 16 Aug 2016
The Highland Council is pleased that full access has returned to normal on Academy Street and Strothers Lane in Inverness this week