News archive
News published May 2019
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Local Flood Risk Management Plans – Interim reports
Published 22 May 2019Interim reports to the Local Flood Risk Management Plans for Highland and Argyll as well as Findhorn, Nairn and Speyside shows the progress made in delivering the actions to avoid and reduce the risk of flooding, and prepare and protect ourselves and our communities across the two local plan districts.
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Still time to comment on the Highland Council Common Good Asset List
Published 22 May 2019The public consultation on the proposed contents of the Highland Council Common Good Asset Register is due to close on Wednesday 5 June 2019.
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Water scarcity – Council supporting users of private water supplies
Published 22 May 2019The Highland Council’s Environmental Health Team is advising users of private water supplies to take preventative steps to preserve their drinking water.
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Impact on PSA posts significantly reduced to under 12 across Highland
Published 21 May 2019There will be minimal impact on PSA posts due to extensive work done to protect staff through holding back over 50 vacant posts and identifying other opportunities within the council.
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City roads to close for parade
Published 20 May 2019A number of roads in Inverness City Centre will be temporarily closed to all vehicles on Saturday (25 May) in the interests of public safety during the Birchwood Highland parade.
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Updated active travel maps now available for Inverness
Published 20 May 2019he popular active travel map for Inverness has been updated and reprinted with the aim of making it easier for local residents and visitors alike to plan safer routes for everyday and leisure journeys around the city.
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Councillors to liaise with Badenoch & Strathspey communities over changes to Christmas lighting support
Published 20 May 2019Badenoch and Strathspey Councillors are to liaise with Community Councils and local community groups wishing to provide festive Christmas lighting and decorations.
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Free forum event for Highland landlords
Published 20 May 2019The Highland Council, in partnership with Under One Roof Scotland, are inviting all private landlords to a special seminar specifically to look at issues surrounding common repairs and building maintenance in flats and how to deal with any problems that may arise.
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“X” to mark the vote in Thursday’s Euro Elections
Published 20 May 2019On Thursday (23 May 2019) polling stations across the Highlands will be open from 7am to 10pm for people to cast their vote in the European Elections.
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Highland pupils impress with engineering skills
Published 20 May 2019
Tore and Munlochy primary school children have been part of an exciting STEM project with Primary Engineer to build and design shoe box and electric powered cars.
Published 20 May 2019