News archive

News published October 2019

Improved health and soul is the goal in Lochaber
Published 14 Oct 2019
On Thursday 24th October, a wide variety of activities are being held in Fort William aimed at making people more aware of their own health and highlighting some of the fun and supportive options.....
Supporting EU citizens to stay in Highland
Published 14 Oct 2019
A call goes out from Highland Council Depute Leader Cllr Alasdair Christie to EU residents living in the Highlands to register with the EU settlement scheme as soon as possible.
Islands tour will make sure recycling scheme works for all of Scotland
Published 11 Oct 2019
Zero Waste Scotland has today (Thursday 10 October) announced a series of events to present Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme to island communities across the country and coming to Skye.
Another year of growth for Active Schools
Published 11 Oct 2019
Active Schools continues to have an impact on children’s physical activity levels with 7.3 million visits made to activities across Scotland in 2018/19, an increase of 0.4% on the previous year.
‘90% of rugby development has nothing to do with rugby’
Published 10 Oct 2019
Highland Councillors have warmly welcomed the work of Highland Rugby Club and its contributions to the lives of care experienced young people and other vulnerable people.
School to be decided for air quality improvement project
Published 10 Oct 2019
Highland Councillors have agreed for the Council’s Road Safety and Environmental Health Officers to develop a pilot project on air quality improvement at a school in the region.
Careers Centre Opens in Dingwall
Published 10 Oct 2019
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has opened a new careers centre in Dingwall Service Point.
Young people discover opportunities using Gaelic
Published 10 Oct 2019
The Gaelic Careers Event Siuthad! took place in Eden Court yesterday (Wednesday 9th October) for senior pupils from Highland schools.
Deadline extended for Community Council Nominations
Published 10 Oct 2019
The Highland Council is advising people that time is running out to become a Community Councillor for their local area.
Community Activity Day to focus on Riverside Way
Published 10 Oct 2019
A Community Activity Day will take place in Inverness next weekend at key locations along the River Ness, giving people the chance to put forward their ideas and comments on the proposed network of walking and cycling routes that will form The Riverside Way.