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News published October 2018

Tributes for retiring Chief Executive Steve Barron
Published 25 Oct 2018
At his final meeting of The Highland Council (Thursday 25 October 2018), Chief Executive Steve Barron received tributes from Councillors across the chamber.
Carnival atmosphere expected thanks to Halloween shows
Published 24 Oct 2018
The Highland Council’s Inverness Winter events programme gets underway this weekend with ZombieNess taking place in Inverness City Centre and Ness Islands, playing host to the 'Nights of the Living De
Review outcome plots the largest network of public toilets in UK
Published 23 Oct 2018
A REVIEW of the provision of public conveniences is set to ensure the provision of publicly accessible toilets to the vast majority of even the remotest of communities, within a 15 minute drive.
Light up for Scotland
Published 23 Oct 2018
From Wednesday 24 October to Monday 12 November, floodlights shining on Inverness Castle and the Cathedral will be red in support of this year’s Scottish Poppy appeal.
Lonely Planet picks Scotland’s Highlands and Islands amongst Best in Travel 2019
Published 23 Oct 2018
Lonely Planet picks Scotland’s Highlands and Islands amongst Best in Travel 2019
Your Cash Your Caithness
Published 22 Oct 2018
Caithness Members of The Highland Council have set aside £10,000.00 from their Ward Discretionary Budgets to let the local community once again decide for themselves which projects are needed in their area.
Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh by-election timetable confirmed
Published 22 Oct 2018
The timetable for the election for the return of a councillor for the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh by-election has been confirmed.
New system signals changes for Stromeferry motorists
Published 22 Oct 2018
Network Rail engineers have made innovative changes to signalling systems at Stromeferry which will allow road users increased access over the railway.
Helping hand provided to Underwater Centre students and staff
Published 19 Oct 2018
The Highland Council is rallying to support four students who this week remain affected by the impacts of the Underwater Centre in Fort William ceasing to trade.
Council congratulates Children’s Services Worker on breaking round world record
Published 19 Oct 2018
The Highland Council congratulates Inverness mother and endurance cyclist Jenny Graham on breaking the world record for being the fastest self-supported female circumnavigating the world by bike.