News archive
News published January 2017
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Extension of Avian Influenza Prevention Zone.
Published 18 Jan 2017The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone announced on 6 December 2016 is to be extended until 28 February 2017, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
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Christmas has been extended in Lochaber
Published 18 Jan 2017Highland Council is to leave its Christmas tree on display in the Parade, Fort William, due to a local Pigeon taking up residence in its branches.
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Inverness temporary road closures
Published 17 Jan 2017Motorists are being advised of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions in Inverness on Sunday 22 January 2017 which are for public safety during Eden Court’s Burns Celebration procession.
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Interim elections for three Highland community councils
Published 17 Jan 2017Nominations are being invited from people seeking election to three community councils in the Highlands. The three are Fort William Community Council, Merkinch Community Council in Inverness and Nigg and Shandwick Community Council in Easter Ross.
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Car club schemes shift up a gear in Highland capital
Published 16 Jan 2017
The Highland Council and partners HITRANS are delighted to announce the launch of two car club schemes operating in Inverness from this week onwards.
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Reminder to remain vigilant when it comes to door step criminals
Published 16 Jan 2017Police in the Highlands and Islands are in partnership with Highland Council Trading Standards, advising residents to remain vigilant to door step criminals.
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Participatory Budgeting comes back to Nairnshire and goes digital!
Published 13 Jan 2017
Building on the success of the Nurturing Nairnshire event held in March 2016, the Nairn Ward Councillors have again agreed to support the participatory budgeting process for Nairnshire.
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Consultation on review of Highland polling places continues
Published 13 Jan 2017Following the first stage of the public consultation on the Review of Polling places in Highland, the Returning Officer has published proposals and further responses are now invited
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Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Friday, 13 January 2017
Published 13 Jan 2017Road condition reports by The Highland Council’s Community Services for the morning of Friday, 13 January 2017 are as follows:
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West Highland and Islands Local Development Plan on Area Committee agenda
Published 12 Jan 2017The preparation of a new West Highland and Islands Local Development Plan (WestPlan) took a step forward today at a meeting of Ross & Cromarty Area Committee..
Published 16 Jan 2017
Published 13 Jan 2017