News archive

News published February 2018

Public invited to open days at Inverness Town House
Published 6 Feb 2018
People are being invited to visit Inverness Town House and see for themselves the transformation of this public historic Grade A listed building following recent renovations.
Knockbreck Primary School (Tain) roll capped for 2018-19
Published 5 Feb 2018
Highland Council advises that Knockbreck Primary School, Tain is capped for the 2018/19 academic session.
Caol and Mallaig by-election timetable confirmed
Published 5 Feb 2018
The timetable for the election for the return of a councillor for the Caol and Mallaig ward of The Highland Council has been announced today (Monday 5 February)
Work to renew Merryton Bridge walkway
Published 2 Feb 2018
Work to renew the pedestrian walkway across the Merryton Bridge in Nairn will be carried out by Scottish Water this month.
Scrutiny Lead responds to Inverness Control Room closure date announcement
Published 1 Feb 2018
In our scrutiny role, the Council will be watching with interest and monitoring the effectiveness of the new arrangements.
Budget Leader welcomes additional funding
Published 1 Feb 2018
Council Budget Leader, Cllr Alister Mackinnon has welcomed the announcement of additional funding in the Scottish Government’s block grant which takes £7.516 million off the substantial budget gap.
Highland Council gives assurance that crews are at the ready despite potential overspend of winter budget
Published 1 Feb 2018
With wintry weather forecast the Chair of The Highland Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee has reassured communities and the public that roads and pavements will continue to be treated despite a potential £2m overspend being predicted in the Council’s winter budget.
SEPA combats illegal flytipping in Fort William
Published 1 Feb 2018
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has responded to complaints of persistent flytipping at an illegal site in Fort William and is working with the local community to address the problem.
Confirmation that European Funding is still available
Published 1 Feb 2018
The message that money from Europe remains available to support business and employment opportunities in Highland was confirmed at today’s meeting of the Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee.
Highland gritter driver thanked for coming to the rescue of driver
Published 1 Feb 2018
A member of the Highland Council’s winter roads maintenance team has been praised by Councillors for his quick actions in rescuing a driver whose car had plunged down an embankment and landed in a stream.