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News published March 2018

Pass your instrument on!
Published 9 Mar 2018
Highland Council is asking people with unwanted and unused musical instruments in their homes if they ‘Gave it up?’ to ‘Pass it on!’ during Pass it on Week which runs from 10 – 18 March 2018.
Redesign continues to deliver improvements
Published 9 Mar 2018
In the first year of the programme, 8 redesign projects were undertaken using a “Lean” approach and 36 staff have been trained as facilitators
Caithness Community Council election results
Published 9 Mar 2018
Following a postal ballot seven new people have been elected to serve on Dunnet and Canisbay Community Council which has been in abeyance since membership dropped below the minimum number of councillors required.
Leader responds to performance report
Published 9 Mar 2018
A report to Council on Statutory Performance Indicators shows that Highland Council maintains steady improvement in service performance.
Only the best is good enough for Highland Young Musicians
Published 9 Mar 2018
Around 250 young musicians from across the Highlands have been busy rehearsing for their unique showcase Concerts Festival .....
Meeting with taxi operators
Published 9 Mar 2018
Council Officials, along with Police Scotland, met with objectors to the relocation of Castle Wynd Taxi Rank in Inverness yesterday.
Resurfacing road works on B862 and B851
Published 8 Mar 2018
Motorists are being advised that The Highland Council is currently preparing to carry out resurfacing works on the B862 and B851.
Public invited to Commonwealth Day - flag raising ceremony
Published 8 Mar 2018
Members of the public are invited to join the Provost of Inverness, Councillors and guests outside the Town House, Inverness on Monday 12 March at 9:50am for a flag raising ceremony.
Tributes paid to former Badenoch and Strathspey Councillor
Published 8 Mar 2018
The Highland Council has paid tribute to former Highland Councillor Angus Gordon - who died peacefully on Saturday 3 March 2018.
Closure of B9176 Struie Road at Newbridge, Ardross
Published 8 Mar 2018
The B9176 Struie Road at Newbridge, Ardross remains closed to all traffic while work continues to clear fallen debris and stabilise the slope.