News archive
News published July 2018
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Blue-green algae incident
Published 9 Jul 2018We have been made aware of an unfortunate incident involving the death of a family pet from suspected ingestion of blue-green algae on the River Conon.
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Caithness Councillors congratulate Orkney on securing Island Games
Published 9 Jul 2018Caithness Highland Councillors have welcomed Orkney’s successful bid to host the 2023 Island Games.
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Regional policy launched
Published 9 Jul 2018The Highlands & Islands European Partnership (HIEP) has launched a position paper on Regional Policy.
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Head Teacher appointments
Published 9 Jul 2018The Highland Council is pleased to announce the recent appointment of 5 Head and 10 Acting Head Teachers across the region’s schools.
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Highland Licensing Board consults on new liquor licensing policy statement
Published 9 Jul 2018The Highland Licensing Board has begun consultation on its next Statement of Licensing Policy for the period November 2018 to November 2023.
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Temporary road closures - Inverness
Published 6 Jul 2018Motorists are being advised of two temporary road closures in the Inverness at Milton Crescent and EssichRoad both in the interests of public safety.
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Don’t lose your voice - residents in the Highland area urged to look out for their voter registration details in the post
Published 5 Jul 2018Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on matters that affect them by completing and returning their annual canvass form to their local Electoral Registration Office immediately.
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Use your vote on proposed Business Improvement District for Nairn
Published 5 Jul 2018allot papers sent to the 281 eligible voters for casting their vote on the proposed Business Improvement District (BID) area for Nairn should arrive no later than today (Thursday 5 July 2018).
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Bridge Street site purchase completed
Published 5 Jul 2018The purchase of a significant site on the southern side of Inverness’ Bridge Street was completed on Thursday 28 June, it is confirmed by The Highland Council.
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Success for Highland Council at national awards
Published 4 Jul 2018The Highland Council has been awarded two commendations and a first place at the 2018 Scottish Regional Energy Efficiency Awards for the Highland Home Energy Efficiency Programme. These awards recognise the efforts made to eliminate fuel poverty and improve the energy efficiency of homes in the UK.