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News published October 2016

Chance to help shape future growth in the east of Inverness
Published 24 Oct 2016
Details have now been announced for The Highland Council’s workshop to find out views from the public on how development in the east of Inverness should happen.
New head teachers for Inverness schools
Published 24 Oct 2016
Highland Council has announced the appointment of two new head teachers in schools in Inverness.
2016 Eilean a’ Cheò Civic Awards
Published 24 Oct 2016
Communities across Skye and Raasay have until Friday 18 November to get their entries in for the 2016 Eilean a’ Cheò Civic Awards.
Highland Council contributes views on the future delivery of social security in Scotland
Published 21 Oct 2016
The Highland Council welcomed a visit from Jeane Freeman MSP, Minister for Social Security, on Thursday 20 October
The Royal National Mòd Looks Forward to Inverness 2020
Published 21 Oct 2016
As the Royal National Mòd reaches its final day of competitions in the Western Isles, it has been announced that Inverness will host the Mòd in 2020.
Pre-budget report
Published 20 Oct 2016
The Highland Council is anticipating it may have to make savings of £47 million to £72 million over the next 3 years, with a budget gap of some £26 million next year (2017-18)
Councillor calls for people to vote for Dornoch
Published 20 Oct 2016
Dornoch is the only Scottish finalist in the Great British High Street Awards and local Councillor Jim McGillivray is calling for people to cast their vote to give the Sutherland village a chance
Gaelic Medium first for Leadership Programme
Published 19 Oct 2016
The High Life Highland Leadership Programme currently has around 1400 young people across the Highlands aged between 12-25 years registered.
Focus on local priorities at Lochaber Committee
Published 19 Oct 2016
Members of the Lochaber Committee have agreed set of strategic Council priorities for the area and confirmed their commitment to working in partnership with others to improve the health and wellbeing
Council issues Halloween appeal to drivers
Published 19 Oct 2016
The Highlands biggest theatrical experience and fancy dress event of the year, the Inverness Common Good Fund sponsored Halloween Show will be staged on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October on Ness Islands.