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News published February 2017

Step closer for CaSPlan after Caithness Area Committee
Published 15 Feb 2017
The Caithness and Sutherland Local Development Plan (CaSPlan) remains on track for eventual adoption in final form in spring 2018
Loch Abar Mòd 2017 promotional leaflet launched
Published 15 Feb 2017
The Lochaber Royal National Mòd Local Organising Committee launched the Loch Abar Mòd promotional leaflet at the Local Organising Committee (LOC) meeting earlier this week.
Council budget proposals seek to protect road maintenance in Highland
Published 15 Feb 2017
The Highland Council administration has taken account of the views of the public and will be putting forward a budget tomorrow, Thursday 16 February, that protects local authority roads
Schools budgets to be protected in Highland Budget proposals
Published 14 Feb 2017
In another challenging financial year, the Highland Council Administration has pledged to protect education services in the 2017/18 budget.
Improved safety measures for Miller Academy pupils
Published 14 Feb 2017
Member of the Caithness Area Committee have given the go-ahead to a project to improve the safety of pupils walking and cycling to and from Miller Academy in Thurso.
Additional £1.174m funding to NHS Highland for adult care to be proposed
Published 14 Feb 2017
The Highland Council’s Administration will be proposing an additional £1.174m to NHS Highland for adult care
Leader welcomes news of expanded Amsterdam connection
Published 14 Feb 2017
The Leader of The Highland Council, Margaret Davidson, has welcomed KLM’s announcement today of a second daily service from Inverness to Amsterdam starting from 15 May 2017 to complement the existing service.
Keeping the Highlands beautiful - Street Cleaning cuts reduced by two thirds
Published 13 Feb 2017
Proposals going before The Highland Council on Thursday propose a reduction of £220,000 from a total budget of £3.029 million.
Chance to cast your vote for Aird and Loch Ness community projects
Published 13 Feb 2017
Community, voluntary and non-profit organisations based in Aird and Loch Ness will come together on Saturday to present their ideas to the public in hope of receiving a grant of between £100 & £1500.
Sale unlocks the next chapter for Harbour Quay
Published 13 Feb 2017
The long-term future of a section of Harbour Quay in Wick was secured last week when The Highland Council sold the historic buildings to Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL)