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News published October 2016

Council agrees motion on community benefit for offshore wind developments
Published 27 Oct 2016
The Highland Council asks the Scottish Government to help Highland and other Local Authorities to set a recommended level of community benefit for Offshore Wind Developments
Council agrees motion on Highland taxes
Published 27 Oct 2016
The Highland Council today agreed a motion for taxes raised in Highland to stay in Highland
Highland Council has agreed a motion on free personal care
Published 27 Oct 2016
Highland Council has agreed a motion to request free personal care for under 65's with specific conditions
Highland Council to encourage tourist businesses to extend opening hours
Published 27 Oct 2016
Council agreed a motion to engage with partners to encourage tourism businesses to extend open hours
Council agrees motion to install a defibrillator
Published 27 Oct 2016
The Highland Council has today agreed a motion to install a defibrillator in HQ Inverness.
All-abilities access improvements in Glen Nevis
Published 27 Oct 2016
The Highland Council has awarded a contract for a new all-abilities crossing over the River Nevis to Fion Construction Ltd, based in Fort William.
Highland Council agrees motions to address concerns about broadband connectivity
Published 27 Oct 2016
Highland Council has today, 27 October, agreed two motions regarding concerns about broadband connectivity.
Guisers beware – Trading Standards say check your fancy dress costume this Halloween
Published 27 Oct 2016
Highland Council Trading Standards are highlighting some top tips to ensure a spooky and fun but safe Halloween.
New era of education as pupils settle in at Caol Joint Campus
Published 27 Oct 2016
The new joint campus building to accommodate Caol Primary School and St Columba’s RC Primary School was handed over to The Highland Council and occupied by pupils prior to the start of the October holidays.
Proposed relocation of Dunvegan Primary School
Published 26 Oct 2016
Highland Council is to seek the views of local communities on a proposal to relocate Dunvegan Primary School to Lonmore, on the outskirts of the village of Dunvegan.