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News published February 2019

Gaelic Film Awards for Highland schools - Duaisean Film Gàidhlig do Sgoiltean na Gàidhealtachd
Published 12 Feb 2019
Three schools in the Highlands have brought a number of prestigious awards home from the 11th FilmG Awards.
Highland Council highlights health and safety risks from inflatable play equipment
Published 11 Feb 2019
Following the tragic fatality last year in Norfolk involving a child and an inflatable Bouncy Castle, and a further incident on an inflatable slide at Woking where ten children were injured and taken to hospital, The Highland Council’s Environmental Health Service is responding to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice and raising awareness of the risks associated with such equipment.
Contractor appointed for refurbishment works at Nairn Courthouse
Published 11 Feb 2019
The contract for refurbishment works including the removal and replacement of the existing viewing tower at Nairn Courthouse has been awarded by The Highland Council to Laing Traditional Masonry Group (LTM Group).
Highland Council announces a budget for jobs
Published 8 Feb 2019
Highland Council today published its proposals for a three-year budget.
Council clarifies concerns surrounding Export Health Certificates
Published 8 Feb 2019
The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team currently allocates significant resource to facilitate Highland based food manufacturer’s trade with EU and non-EU countries.
Still time to stand for Cairngorms National Park Authority elections
Published 7 Feb 2019
Anyone wishing to stand for election as one of five community representatives on the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board has until 4pm on Wednesday 13 February 2019 to lodge their nomination papers
Proposed nursery building at Deshar Primary School
Published 7 Feb 2019
The Highland Council is pleased to invite members of the community to attend two drop-in sessions in Boat of Garten on Thursday 14th February to hear about a proposed nursery building at Deshar Primary School.
Easter Ross Community Partnership Meeting
Published 7 Feb 2019
The Easter Ross Community Partnership (ERCP) will meet in the Perrins Centre in Alness on Wednesday February 13th 2019 at 7 pm.
Interim Community Council elections results
Published 6 Feb 2019
Following last month’s announcement of interim community council elections for three Highland communities, The Highland Council is today (Wednesday 6 February) able to confirm that all three have been formed uncontested.
Highland Council winter road condition report for Wednesday 6 February 2019
Published 6 Feb 2019
Maps of the Council’s gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting