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News published January 2017

20mph scheme encourages drivers ‘In Town to Slow Down’
Published 30 Jan 2017
Motorists are being warned to slow down with the introduction of a new Merkinch Area 20mph scheme in Inverness.
Empowering Highland children to be ‘safe, strong and free’
Published 27 Jan 2017
The work of a Highland charity that aims to reduce the vulnerability of young children to abuse and assault has been welcomed by Members of the Highland Council’s Education, Children and Adult Services Committee.
School roll capping in Inverness for 2017-18
Published 27 Jan 2017
Due to current pressures on school rolls and following an analysis of school roll forecasts, The Highland Council is ‘capping’ or limiting school rolls and reserving places in some Primary Schools in Inverness for the 2017/18 academic session.
Would you take the train to Evanton?
Published 27 Jan 2017
The Ross & Cromarty Committee is exploring the potential business case for re-opening Evanton railway station.
Management of Highland schools
Published 26 Jan 2017
The future strategic direction for schools as set out in Highland Council’s Management of School’s Programme was agreed by Members of the Council’s Education, Children and Adult Services Committee.
Recommendation to discontinue education provision at Kinbrace School
Published 26 Jan 2017
A recommendation to discontinue education provision at the currently mothballed Kinbrace Primary School will be presented to the meeting of The Highland Council on 9 March.
Proposed change to the catchment boundary for Inverlochy and Lundavra Primary Schools
Published 26 Jan 2017
Highland Council is to seek the views of local communities on a proposal to change the catchment boundary between Inverlochy Primary School and Lundavra Primary School.
Achfary Primary school to close
Published 26 Jan 2017
Highland Council welcomes the confirmation from the Scottish Government that the Council’s decision to close Achfary Primary School has not been called in by Ministers.
Easter Ross Community Partnership
Published 25 Jan 2017
The newly formed Easter Ross Community Partnership will hold its first full meeting in the Community Café at Invergordon Academy on Wednesday 1st February 2017 at 10.00 am.
Dalneigh strings project
Published 25 Jan 2017
Pupils from Dalneigh Primary, Inverness have been practicing for the Scottish Ensemble all-day residency.