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News published July 2017

Step Challenge winners
Published 13 Jul 2017
Teams from The Highland Council have been walking back to happiness and feeling the benefits of more active lifestyles following completion of the summer Step Count Challenge, run by Paths for All.
Inverness BID and partners celebrate city centre floral displays
Published 13 Jul 2017
The Provost and Leader of Inverness and Area Cllr Helen Carmichael met yesterday (12 July) at Ness Bridge in Inverness with Mike Smith Inverness BID Manager and Claire Marcello of High Life Highland to celebrate the 2017 city centre floral displays.
Inverness Highland Games weekend festivities in Bught Park
Published 12 Jul 2017
The Highland Council have announced details of the arrangements for this weekend’s Inverness Highland Games weekend festivities in Bught Park.
Snap a bit of Highland Heritage
Published 11 Jul 2017
Planning is already underway for the Highland Archaeology Festival, the huge celebration of Highland heritage which takes place in October .....
Temporary lights in place during rock works on the A890
Published 11 Jul 2017
Drivers are being advised that temporary traffic lights are in place on a section of the A890 Stromeferry Bypass
The Bronze Ford “Summit” is reached!
Published 11 Jul 2017
Funding is now in place to have cast and installed “The Bronze Ford” in Cameron Square, Fort William.
Spòrs aig Club Spòrs
Published 10 Jul 2017
The Gaelic medium primary school sports group, Club Spòrs, based at Bun-Sgoil Ghaidhlig Loch Abar took to the climbing walls at the newly opened Three Wise Monkeys climbing centre in Fort William
National concerns prompt Highland checks on UV tanning equipment.
Published 10 Jul 2017
The Highland Council will be conducting an audit on all licensed premises in Highland to verify compliance with EU safety standards regarding the output of ultra violet (UV) radiation.
West Highland and Islands Proposed Local Development Plan
Published 10 Jul 2017
The Highland Council is reminding everyone that the opportunity to have your say on the Proposed West Highland and Islands Local Development Plan (WestPlan) is coming to an end, with the consultation
Don’t let Scammers identify you through your mobile number warn Highland Trading Standards
Published 10 Jul 2017
Trading Standards officers at The Highland Council have discovered a new scam threat to local consumers.