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News published June 2017

Presentation of Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards
Published 29 Jun 2017
Cllr Bill Lobban, Convener and members of the Highland Council welcomed 9 Young people who achieved their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, to the meeting of the Highland Council in Inverness, along with their family members.
Summer Holiday Activities from the Wester Ross Ranger
Published 28 Jun 2017
As the school term draws to a close, The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are getting ready to deliver some holiday events.
Two councils have joined forces to strengthen links and support to military personnel in the area
Published 28 Jun 2017
The Highland Council and Moray Council have been awarded cash from the MoD’s Military Covenant Fund for a Liaison Officer post.
Tore Primary playground expands pupil learning
Published 28 Jun 2017
New play equipment installed at Tore Primary school is supporting a creative approach to learning.
Sutherland Councillors express severe disappointment at BT no show
Published 28 Jun 2017
For the second time running BT have not taken up the opportunity to send a representative to the Sutherland County Committee so elected members can hold face-to-face discussions and raise issues......
What a DLITE as student teachers graduate!
Published 28 Jun 2017
Seven Highland students graduated this weekend (Saturday 24 June) through the University of Aberdeen in partnership with Highland Council.
Councillors take up invitation to visit Scottish Fire and Rescue Highland Headquarters
Published 28 Jun 2017
A group of Highland Councillors took up an invitation from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to come along to an engagement event at their headquarters in Inverness yesterday (Tuesday 27 June).
FilmG Launch their 2018 Competition from Gairloch High
Published 27 Jun 2017
Due to the success Gairloch High School enjoyed in the 2017 FilmG competition, FilmG have launched their 2018 competition at Gairloch High.
Cromarty hosts Royal visit
Published 26 Jun 2017
HRH The Earl of Wessex received a warm Highland welcome when his helicopter touched down on Cromarty Links earlier today (Monday 26 June).
Senior Highland Councillor is elected Chairman of HITRANS
Published 26 Jun 2017
The new Chairman of HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands, is Councillor Allan Henderson, Chairman of The Highland Council’s Places Committee.