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News published May 2018

New Chair for Caithness Committee
Published 16 May 2018
Councillor Matthew Reiss, who represents the Thurso and Northwest Caithness Ward, has been elected as Chairman of The Highland Council’s Caithness Committee. He takes over from Councillor Donnie Mackay who has held the role since June 2017.
Permanent repair scheduled for MV Clansman
Published 16 May 2018
The MV Clansman will dock again for a permanent replacement part to be fitted from June 1 returning on June 12. During this period an amended service will operate on the Mallaig Armadale route and the Mallaig Lochboisdale route will be suspended.
Temporary road closure at Allanfearn level crossing, part of the U1347 Allanfearn – Alturlie Road.
Published 16 May 2018
Temporary prohibition on use of a road at U1347 Allanfearn – Alturlie Road, Inverness-shire.
Council pilots ‘totally’ mobile way to report and repair potholes in Sutherland
Published 16 May 2018
Motorists in Sutherland area are being encouraged by The Highland Council to report potholes using a new online service at www.highland.gov.uk/roadfaults.
Temporary Road Closures - Birchwood Highland Parade - Saturday 26 May 2018.
Published 16 May 2018
This Notice is made in the interests of public safety during the ‘Birchwood Highland Parade’ to be held on Saturday 26 May 2018.
Spòrs Ghàidhlig delivers a two day programme of events for Skye’s Pupils
Published 16 May 2018
A large number of Skye’s school pupils got involved in outdoor activities on the 9th and 10th of May when the team of Spòrs Gàidhlig visited Portree.
Signs of the times in Highland.
Published 15 May 2018
To mark Deaf Awareness Week (14 – 20 May 2018), The Highland Council has launched an innovative pack for learning British Sign Language in Primary Schools.
A890 Stromeferry Bypass works
Published 15 May 2018
Essential stabilisation works will begin on 3rd of September 2018 on a 72 metre section of rock face close to the west of the avalanche shelter.
Lochaber staff prepare to move into new council offices
Published 15 May 2018
Offices of The Highland Council at Lochaber House in Fort William will close their doors for the last time at 3 pm on Tuesday 22 May so staff can relocate to their new offices at Charles Kennedy Building, the former secondary school opposite West End car park on Achintore Road.
Highland Early Learning and Childcare Provision 2018/19
Published 15 May 2018
Highland Council, as part of the phased expansion of early learning and childcare provision, is trialling 1140 hours from August 2018 in six locations.