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News published February 2018

The Leader of the Council calls for consensus in setting a fair budget
Published 15 Feb 2018
The Leader of the Highland Council, Margaret Davidson has appealed for consensus across the chamber to agree a fair budget.
Savings sought from Redesign
Published 14 Feb 2018
The Highland Council is seeking to release over £2.2 million in savings this year through redesign projects
Cromarty primary to reopen on Thursday
Published 13 Feb 2018
Cromarty Primary, which has been closed since Friday due to flooding caused by a burst pipe, is due to re-open to pupils on Thursday morning.
Election for Caithness Community Council
Published 13 Feb 2018
An election will take place for Dunnet and Canisbay Community Council on Wednesday 21 February
Thousands turn out to see Town House transformation.
Published 13 Feb 2018
Around 2,000 visitors passed through the Town House doors on Saturday 10th and another 1,200 people on Sunday 11th February.
Nominations sought for Lochaber by-election
Published 13 Feb 2018
Nomination packs for prospective candidates for the Caol and Mallaig Ward by-election are now available from The Highland Council’s website.
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Tuesday 13 February 2018
Published 13 Feb 2018
Maps of the Council’s gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting
Budget proposals for protecting road maintenance in Highland
Published 13 Feb 2018
In recognition that roads are a high priority for communities in Highland the Administration at The Highland Council will be putting forward a budget on Thursday (15 February) that protects the budget for local roads.
Views sought on Shopfront Design Guide
Published 12 Feb 2018
The Highland Council is asking stakeholders and members of the public for feedback on new draft guidance aimed at ensuring high quality designs for traditional, replacement and new shopfronts.
FilmG reaches double figures!
Published 12 Feb 2018
The annual National Gaelic short film competition FilmG awards ceremony was held in Glasgow, Old Fruit Market where they celebrated 10 years of MG Alba’s Gaelic short film competition.