News archive
News published April 2019
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Fort William 2040 Project (FW2040)
Published 15 Apr 2019The Highland Council is this week launching the first edition of a new shared vision for Fort William and Lochaber and is looking to community representatives to play their part in driving forward change in the area.
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Castle Viewpoint increase in visitors and extension to summer opening hours
Published 15 Apr 2019Figures released this week show an increase of over 5% in the annual visitor numbers for the second year of operation of the Inverness Castle Viewpoint. The city’s newest attraction has seen 29,295 people make the trip to the top over the past year, underlining the Viewpoint’s importance for tourism in the city.
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Don’t let the grass grow under your feet – order your 2019/20 brown bin garden waste permit now
Published 15 Apr 2019Highland Council Garden Waste Permits are now available to order for the 2019/20 Permit Season
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Corran Ferry service update
Published 15 Apr 2019At the recent Lochaber Committee members had the opportunity to discuss progress made to the Corran Ferry service since an Options Appraisal was completed in Autumn 2018.
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Young performers Beat the Retreat in Dingwall
Published 12 Apr 2019
Dingwall once again played host to the massed Tri Service Cadet Pipes and Drums today (Friday 12 April 2019)
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ICT FC honoured with civic reception to mark 25th anniversary
Published 11 Apr 2019Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC have been honoured by the City of Inverness Area Committee of The Highland Council with a civic reception at Inverness Town House to mark the club’s 25th anniversary.
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Council and NHS welcome opening of Medical Centre
Published 10 Apr 2019The Leader of The Highland Council and NHS Highland’s chief executive welcome the official opening of a new medical centre in Fort Augustus on Wednesday 10 April 2019.
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Warning – don’t get caught by Council Tax scam
Published 10 Apr 2019The Highland Council has been alerted to a Council Tax scam whereby scammers are cold calling and claiming that the resident can have their Council Tax band reassessed upon payment of £150.
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Public invited to have their say on how Community Councils are created and governed.
Published 8 Apr 2019The Highland Council is encouraging members of the public to respond to its public consultation on how Community Councils are created and governed (The Community Council Scheme Review 2018 - 2019).
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Reducing risk of infection from animal contact and farm visits
Published 8 Apr 2019As we come into spring-time and lambing season, visiting a farm is an enjoyable and educational experience for many people, particularly children.
Published 12 Apr 2019