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News published March 2019

Digital transformation lined up for Highland communities following full fibre deal
Published 29 Mar 2019
The delivery of public sector services in four Highland locations is to undergo a dramatic transformation thanks to a project that will bring new full fibre infrastructure – the fastest, most reliable The delivery of public sector services in four Highland locations is to undergo a dramatic transformation thanks to a project that will bring new full fibre infrastructure – the fastest, most reliable digital connectivity – to the region.
Cairngorms National Park Authority Board Elections 2019 - Ward 3 result
Published 28 Mar 2019
John Kirk has been elected to serve Ward 3 - Highland (main communities of Carrbridge, Cromdale, Grantown and Nethybridge) on the board of Cairngorms National Park Authority.
Roads maintenance programme approved for Inverness area
Published 28 Mar 2019
At a special meeting of the City of Inverness Area Committee held today (Thursday 28 March) Members have approved the Council’s 2019/20 structural roads maintenance programme for the area.
Highland Council cuts travel costs by a third and Saves 50 Tonnes of CO2 With New Car Club
Published 28 Mar 2019
Highland Council has revealed significant cost and emissions savings by adopting a new business travel strategy, with the introduction of 35 Enterprise Car Club vehicles.
Contractor appointed for nursery extension at Ullapool Primary School
Published 28 Mar 2019
The Highland Council has awarded the contract for a new nursery extension at Ullapool Primary School to Morgan Sindall.
Piece of Inverness history restored as iconic mosaic panels return to Academy Street
Published 28 Mar 2019
Historic mosaics have been returned to 96 Academy Street, Inverness, following restoration.
Sutherland pupils lend-a-hand with Farr Primary and High school improvements
Published 27 Mar 2019
When a £1M school improvement project got underway at Farr Primary and High schools in Sutherland, nine pupils in primaries 1 to 3 got the chance to roll their sleeves up and have-a-go at painting.
New Leisure Link Partnership secures free access for Leisure members across four areas of Scotland
Published 27 Mar 2019
High Life Highland today announced a new partnership with four other areas of Scotland that will see highlife members able to access free use of leisure facilities outside the Highland region for the first time since the low cost access card was introduced over 15 years ago.
Inverness and Highland City Region Deal projects delivered as governance improved.
Published 27 Mar 2019
Highland Council’s Leader has acknowledged the findings of an internal audit report into the progress of the Inverness and Highland City Region Deal.
Shellfish company fined for food safety offences
Published 27 Mar 2019
Following an investigation involving Highland Council Environmental Health Officers, a Lochaber based shellfish company has been prosecuted for food safety offences.