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News published January 2019

Man arrested in connection with "bogus workman" offences
Published 11 Jan 2019
Police in Lochaber can confirm that a 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with alleged consumer protection offences in Fort William.
Public invited to have their say in Fort William – “Your area – Your views”
Published 11 Jan 2019
Residents, organisations and businesses in some areas of Fort William will get their chance over the coming weeks to tell the Lochaber Community Partnership (LCP) how their area can be improved.
Merkinch Primary re-opens
Published 10 Jan 2019
The Highland Council can confirm that Merkinch Primary will open as normal on Friday 10 January.
Second term ballot on Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District
Published 10 Jan 2019
A ballot is to be held on the proposal to renew the Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District (BID) for a further 5 year period from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024.
Evacuation Merkinch Primary School - Inverness
Published 10 Jan 2019
Evacuation Merkinch Primary School - Inverness
Big changes required to address £31m budget gap
Published 9 Jan 2019
DETAILED analysis of the Scottish Government’s funding settlement, which makes up the vast proportion of the Council’s budget, has been carried out and the net result is £31M gap
Parents invited to Gaelic Medium open morning in Tain
Published 8 Jan 2019
The Gaelic Medium education team at Craighill Primary School in Tain will be hosting an open morning on Tuesday 15 January for any parents or carers keen to find out more about enrolling their child.
Drama and Gaelic music workshops at Lochcarron Primary School
Published 8 Jan 2019
The Highland Council’s Gaelic Team recently organised drama and Gaelic music workshops at Lochcarron Primary School.
Council advises businesses on how to spot and avoid being scammed
Published 7 Jan 2019
Trading Standards have produced guidance on how to spot the signs of scams that target businesses and also remind businesses to inform their employees on what to look out for when dealing with unsolicited telephone calls, emails and texts.
Inspiring Scotland’s future global workforce in Inverness
Published 4 Jan 2019
Young people from eleven schools across Highland had the opportunity to engage with local businesses at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness on 11 December 2018.