News archive

News published October 2016

Visit to site of former Fort William Primary School
Published 19 Oct 2016
Before the start of today’s Lochaber Committee the Chair, Councillor Thomas MacLennan and Councillor Brian Murphy took the opportunity to visit the site of the former Fort William Primary School
Road works next week on the A82 at Tomnahurich Bridge
Published 19 Oct 2016
As work on the Inverness West Link route continues, road users are being advised of temporary traffic restrictions on the A82 at Tomnahurich Bridge in Inverness next week
Your Cash Your Caithness - deadline for entries approaches
Published 18 Oct 2016
Local groups in Caithness are reminded that the closing date for Your Cash Your Caithness applications is drawing near and to be in with a chance of receiving a share of £30,000 forms need to be received by 5.00pm on Monday 31st October
Winners of the MOD Under 13 Folk Group Competition
Published 18 Oct 2016
Sgoil an Rubha, in Lewis have won top prize in the Highland Council sponsored Folk Group Competition for Under 13 year olds at the Royal National Mod
Redesign Board makes recommendation for future of janitorial and catering services
Published 18 Oct 2016
The Redesign Board of The Highland Council will recommend keeping Catering, Cleaning and Facilities Management/Janitorial Services (CCFM) in house within the Council.
Space School pupils head for Houston
Published 14 Oct 2016
en talented school pupils are embarking on a trip to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas with the University of Strathclyde Faculty of Engineering’s Scottish Space School.
‘Fun and frolics’ at Inverness Street Festival
Published 13 Oct 2016
Provost of Inverness Helen Carmichael today (13 October) joined Mike Smith, Inverness BID and Jackie Cuddy, Eastgate Shopping Centre for the launch of the seventh Inverness Street Festival at Falcon Square.
BT removes 3 payphones from closure consultation
Published 12 Oct 2016
BT has informed The Highland Council that they have removed three phone boxes from proposed closure.
‘Constructive’ talks with Scotland Office for Highland
Published 12 Oct 2016
Highland Council’s Leader Cllr Margaret Davidson and Director of Development and Infrastructure Stuart Black had a constructive meeting this week (Monday 3 October) with UK Government Minister Dunlop.
Resurfacing of Leachkin Road, Inverness
Published 12 Oct 2016
Motorists are being warned of roadworks taking place on Leachkin Road, Inverness, starting on Monday 17 October 2016 (weather depending).