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News published December 2018

Team behind Raining’s Stairs project are reigning champions
Published 17 Dec 2018
The Raining’s Stairs development in Inverness has won a prestigious award for the Best Residential Housing Development in the UK.
Have a Fake Free Christmas and Buy Real – video advice from Trading Standards
Published 17 Dec 2018
Highland Council Trading Standards want everyone to have a ‘fake free’ Christmas this year.
Council continues to seek long term solution for Stromeferry A890
Published 14 Dec 2018
The 2018 annual inspection undertaken by specialist geologists, identified four very high risk slopes and seven high risk slope areas and the Council is planning to undertake further remedial works.
Council works to understand the impact of adverse childhood experiences
Published 14 Dec 2018
Members noted the thorough work currently being led by the Council’s Care and Learning Service and the significant contribution this makes to the journey in becoming an ACE-Aware Council.
Festive free car parking in Lochaber
Published 14 Dec 2018
The Highland Council has agreed to change 30 minutes free parking in Fort William to 2 hours free which will take effect from Friday 14 December 2018 until 26 January 2019.
Council to consult on tourism transient visitor levy
Published 13 Dec 2018
The Highland Council is to carry out a public consultation on the implementation of a transient visitor levy in the New Year.
Your voice – Your council – Your future
Published 13 Dec 2018
THROUGHOUT the month of November, The Highland Council’s Chief Executive and members of the budget team have met with staff, groups and communities across the length and breadth of the Highlands.
Ambitious for a sustainable and connected Highland
Published 13 Dec 2018
Members have agreed six priority commitments in a revised Council Programme
New look and new shop for Inverness Hogmanay show
Published 13 Dec 2018
The Highland Council has revealed a new look for Hogmanay’s Red Hot Highland Fling Show in Inverness following the launch of its official online events merchandising store www.invernesseventsshop.com
Highland pupils improve reading, writing, listening, talking and numeracy levels.
Published 12 Dec 2018
The Highland Council’s Education Authority has considered the Scottish Government’s report on Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels 2017/18 published this week.