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News published September 2017

Charity launches services for Highlands’ children with film from BAFTA-winning filmmaker
Published 18 Sep 2017
A unique film premiere has marked the launch of three residential houses for vulnerable children in the Highlands.
Sutherland considers local opportunities in City-Region Deal
Published 14 Sep 2017
We are all keen to see the benefits of the Deal extended across the Highlands, and particularly to areas like Sutherland
Leader questions Police Control Room decisions
Published 14 Sep 2017
The Highland Council was promised a National Database Enquiry Unit in Inverness to serve the whole of Scotland over two years ago as part of the decision to close the Inverness Control Centre
Free short term parking trial in city centre to go ahead
Published 14 Sep 2017
Members of the City of Inverness Area Committee have given their backing for the introduction on a year-long trial offering 15 minutes of free parking within the city centre in On-street pay & display
2017/18 Winter maintenance plan confirmed for Inverness
Published 14 Sep 2017
The priorities with which The Highland Council will grit roads across the Inverness area this winter have been approved by Councillors today (Thursday 14 September 2017).
Speed limit to be reduced for west section of Elphin
Published 13 Sep 2017
Members of Sutherland County Committee have approved a reduction in the 40mph speed limit to 30mph over the 650m stretch of road in Elphin
Local priorities under spotlight at Sutherland Committee
Published 13 Sep 2017
Sutherland Committee members took the opportunity to review the list of strategic priorities drawn up last year in order to give more of a voice for Sutherland and its people
Archimedes Screw planned as power solution
Published 12 Sep 2017
The Highland Council is planning to install a Hydro Electric Archimedes Screw at Whin Park Lade.
Highland events during Climate Week 2017
Published 12 Sep 2017
Climate Week 2017 takes place from 18-22 September and is a national campaign to raise awareness of, and inspire action on, climate change.
Highland Heritage in 16 objects
Published 12 Sep 2017
As part of the upcoming Highland Archaeology Festival, 16 museums across the Highlands, Moray and Argyll will be showcasing an object from their collection......