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News published January 2019

Proposal to establish a Gaelic Medium catchment area for Mallaig Primary school
Published 24 Jan 2019
Highland Council is to seek the views of local communities on a proposal to establish a Gaelic Medium catchment area for Mallaig Primary School.
Criminal Justice Service ‘contributing to reduction in offending’
Published 24 Jan 2019
The work of The Highland Council’s Criminal Justice Social Work Service has been praised by Members of the Council’s Care, Learning and Housing Committee.
Public opinion sought on Golspie Flood Protection Study
Published 24 Jan 2019
People in Golspie are invited to attend a public exhibition highlighting results from an ongoing study into the risk of flooding along the Golspie coast.
Council house rent increase set at 3%
Published 24 Jan 2019
The average weekly rent charged by The Highland Council to its 13,411 council house tenants is set to increase by 3% for the coming financial year 2019/20.
New website ‘proudly supporting those who serve’
Published 24 Jan 2019
A new website was launched today which aims to support members of the Armed Forces community in Moray and Highland.
Recruitment of staff to begin for Children’s Placement services
Published 23 Jan 2019
RECRUITMENT is to commence for a new hub in Highland to avoid children going to placements out with the Highland area. The first hub for a new model of temporary residential provision and multi-agency
Council consults on further decriminalised parking enforcement
Published 23 Jan 2019
The Highland Council is seeking public opinion on Draft Traffic Regulation Orders for the further roll out of Decriminalised Parking Enforcement (DPE) across the Highlands.
Interim Community Council elections
Published 23 Jan 2019
Nominations are being invited from people seeking election to three Highland community councils.
Work starts on Lochaber Newton Room
Published 23 Jan 2019
Work is underway in Fort William to create one of Scotland’s first Norwegian style learning centres.
New River Nairn crossing at White Bridge begins to take shape
Published 22 Jan 2019
New River Nairn crossing at White Bridge begins to take shape