News archive

News published November 2016

Club Spòrs returns to Lochaber Gaelic school
Published 9 Nov 2016
The second phase of a highly popular Gaelic Medium Sports Club (Club Spòrs) has has kick-started back at the Gaelic school in Caol by Fort William - Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar (BSGL).
Highland Council statement following future of Fort George announcement
Published 8 Nov 2016
Cllr Margaret Davidson, Leader of the Highland Council comments on yesterday's announcement by the Secretary of State for Defence on Fort George,
Commission wants your views on local democracy in the Highlands
Published 8 Nov 2016
The Commission on Highland Democracy has today (8th November) published its Call for Evidence, and wants the public’s views on local democracy in the Highlands.
Highland Remembers
Published 7 Nov 2016
Members of the public will be joining parades and services on Armistice Day, Friday 11 November and Remembrance Sunday 13 November.
Littering Awareness Campaign with Inverness Secondary Schools & University
Published 7 Nov 2016
This week marks the conclusion of a Highland Council littering awareness campaign with Inverness’ 5 secondary schools and the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Public praised over new arrangements at Inverness Recycling Centre
Published 7 Nov 2016
The Highland Council’s waste and recycling team are praising householders for their co-operation with the new arrangements at Inverness Recycling Centre, which has led to a decrease of 12% in waste se
Pupils take part in successful Gaelic careers day on Skye
Published 7 Nov 2016
A Careers Day took place at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, which was formally opened by Mr John Norman Macleod, Vice Principal/ Director of Academic Studies at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Skye.
Temporary road closure in Crown area Inverness
Published 7 Nov 2016
Motorists are being advised that part of MacEwen Drive in the Crown area of Inverness will be closed from 9:30am until 3pm on Wednesday 09 November 2016.
Trading Standards seeking information from Highland tourist businesses
Published 4 Nov 2016
Highland Council Trading Standards has launched a survey to learn about the online experiences of local tourist businesses
‘Have your say’ community conversation event visits Arisaig
Published 4 Nov 2016
The Lochaber Community Planning Partnership are holding their second ‘Market Place’ event where people (living and/or working) in communities in Lochaber have a chance to have their say about what matters most to them in their community.