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News published May 2018

Pupil models her winning logo design
Published 15 May 2018
On Wednesday 2 May, Kayla Macleod an S1 pupil at Alness Academy and the winner of the Military Liaison Group (Education) “Design a Logo” competition for Highland Schools, was invited to Fort George, h
Caithness and Inverness pupils to get Road Safety tips
Published 14 May 2018
Almost three hundred primary 6 and 7 pupils from primary schools in Caithness and Inverness will gather this week to be trained in new roles as Junior Road Safety Officers for their schools.
Even more time to have your say on site options for Tain 3-18 Campus
Published 14 May 2018
The deadline for comments has been extended to 9am on Wednesday 16th May.
Highland schools mark Royal Wedding
Published 14 May 2018
A number of Primary Schools in The Highland Council area are marking the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle which is taking place on Saturday 19 May 2018.
Council encourages staff to look after their mental health at work.
Published 14 May 2018
Highland Council is encouraging its staff to look after their mental health, while at work, during Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 which runs from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 May 2018.
Algal toxins affecting shellfish in West Highland coastal waters - Lochs Eishort and Loch Beag
Published 11 May 2018
Highland Council's Environmental Health team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort (Skye) and Loch Beag (Lochaber).
Council to consider sustainable Waste Strategy for Highland
Published 11 May 2018
HIGHLAND needs a waste management solution that is Sustainable, Affordable, Friendly to the environment and Efficient (SAFE).
Still time to have your say on site options for Tain 3-18 Campus
Published 11 May 2018
The deadline for comments is 5pm on Monday 14th May and can be submitted by email to clestates@highland.gov.uk.
Highland Council to lead the way in reducing waste plastic impact
Published 10 May 2018
The Highland Council has today agreed to lead the way in reducing the impact of plastic on our vast coastline.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Transformation Consultation
Published 10 May 2018
Highland Council has today (10 May) strongly welcomed proposals from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service which will transform the way the service operates across Scotland.