News archive
News published December 2016
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Highland Council budget
Published 8 Dec 2016A confidential budget briefing was held yesterday (7 December) as part of a number of confidential internal briefings to members and staff on budget proposals.
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Winter roads plan for Nairn area approved
Published 7 Dec 2016Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians in Nairn are urged to be aware of The Highland Council’s gritting plans in the local area over the winter months.
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Nairnshire Committee confirms local priorities
Published 7 Dec 2016Members of the Nairnshire Committee have drawn up and agreed a set of strategic council priorities for the area to ensure that local needs and issues are taken into account by the Council as a whole.
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Scotland’s first long-term ageing study seeks views of over 50s
Published 7 Dec 2016Researchers undertaking Scotland’s first long-term study of the health, economic and social circumstances of people aged 50-plus are now seeking insight from individuals in Kinlochleven.
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Three month licence granted for Highlands Unbridled
Published 6 Dec 2016Members of The Highland Council’s Licensing Committee have refused a licence application by Highlands Unbridled, Fendom, Tain to carry out long distance trail riding.
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Taxi fare review in Highland 2016/17
Published 6 Dec 2016The Highland Licensing Committee is recommending a number of changes to existing taxi fares following an annual review.
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Avian Influenza protection measures
Published 6 Dec 2016Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared in response to spread of H5N8 in Europe.
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Fyrish Gymnastics Club springs forward with LEADER funding
Published 5 Dec 2016The first offer of funding from the Highland LEADER 2014 – 2020 Programme has been secured by Fyrish Gymnastics Club.
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More Highland Educators Lead On
Published 5 Dec 2016Around 48 staff in The Highland Council’s Care and Learning Services have recently completed a training programme aimed at encouraging generic leadership skills.
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SUMMER OF ’17 - Bryan Adams is coming to Inverness for his only Scottish Show
Published 5 Dec 2016The Canadian, multi-platinum recording artist, Bryan Adams is coming to Inverness for his only Scottish show in 2017.