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Local Authority News
17/12/2012
Council assesses storm damage to East Highlands
The Highland Council is taking stock of the damage to its eastern coastline following storm surges over the weekend which resulted in damage to existing coastal defences and a number of harbours. Staff from The Council�s Transport, Environmental and Community Services were been deployed throughout the week end to respond to local flooding issues and clean up the debris resulting from the storms.
9/12/2012
Fishing communities urged to apply for Axis 4 European Fisheries Funding
Highland fishing communities are encouraged to apply for assistance from the European Fisheries Fund. The fund aims to help develop communities where fishing is in decline by supporting measures to build skills and knowledge and increase the capacity of local fishing communities and business networks through innovation, collaboration and diversification.5/12/2012
Road To New University Starts in January
Contract awarded for Inverness Campus access. Work will start in the New Year on the widening of Culloden Road to provide a new access into the new Inverness Campus which Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is developing at Beechwood.5/12/2012
Highland Council Winter Road Condition Reports
Road condition and gritting treatment reports by The Highland Council�s, Transport, Environmental and Community Services for the morning of Wednesday 5 December 2012 are as follows: Skye and Lochalsh 1 - 2" snow cover on ice, treating will be ongoing throughout the day. Posted: 05/12/2012 10:06 Lochaber Area All planned routes treated.
5/12/2012
More New Homes From Highland Council
Invergordon welcomes new Council house tenants. Ten new council homes in Invergordon are the latest to be completed by The Highland Council as part of a 257-house Highland-wide project supported by the Scottish Government.
4/12/2012
New Scheme to Tackle Litter at Schools In Highland
The Highland Council awarded �24,000 to trial new project to prevent littering in the Highlands. A new project led by The Highland Council to prevent littering around 10 secondary schools in the Highlands is set to take place thanks to funding awarded by Zero Waste Scotland, the Scottish Government-backed body set up to help Scotland reduce waste, recycle more, and use resources sustainably.1/12/2012
Focusing on Highland�s Most Disadvantaged Areas
Community and third sector organisations are being invited by The Highland Council to submit applications for the Council�s 2013 Deprived Area Fund. Applications will be welcomed for projects that will help communities to develop activities aimed at improving quality of life and regenerating communities.29/11/2012
Councillors to challenge Welfare Reform
Highland Councillors are united in their condemnation of the far-reaching nature of Welfare Reform changes proposed by the UK Government in a bid to find savings of �18 billion by 2014/15. Councillor Alasdair Christie, Chairman of the Council�s Welfare Reform Working Group, led the criticism of the proposals, which he predicts will seriously affect the wellbeing of the most vulnerable members of the community.22/11/2012
Review of Highland Polling Places and Stations
The Highland Council is reviewing polling places used by voters at the UK Parliamentary elections and also the boundaries of their polling districts. The Council is eager to ensure that its network of 218 polling places is viable and complies fully with disability legislation.20/11/2012
Construction underway at Conon Bridge
Network Rail has begun work on the new station at Conon Bridge. The station and car park, which will be completed by early February next year, is being delivered by Network Rail and ScotRail in alliance with Transport Scotland, HITRANS and The Highland Council.
20/11/2012
Further funding for Highland Universal Home Insulation Scheme
The Highland Council has been awarded a further �60,000 of funding by the Scottish Government to deliver the Universal Home Insulation Scheme in the Highlands, bringing the total budget to �590,000. The extra funding has allowed the Council to target households in The Highland Council Wards of the Black Isle as well as Culloden and Ardersier.20/11/2012
Marine Energy Park Information Day
Residents are invited to a public information day at The Pentland Hotel, Thurso on Wednesday 28th November from 3pm - 8pm to hear the latest news on the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters wave and tidal energy projects. The projects are among the first commercial-scale marine renewable energy schemes in the world and are located within the recently launched Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Energy Park.
20/11/2012
Close of Council�s Budget Consultation
The Highland Council has today (Tuesday 20 November) brought a close to its budget consultation, which has been running for the past three months and has asked for views on where the Council can identify savings of �30 million for the next two years. Potential savings have ranged from shortening the school day to increasing charges for certain services.20/11/2012
A9 Show On The Road
Local communities are being urged to have their say on the Scottish Government�s ambitious A9 dualling programme at a forthcoming roadshow. The exhibitions also include information on the work going on to maintain the route, a study of the Keir Roundabout to Luncarty section of the A9 and plans for the upgrade of the Highland Main Line.18/11/2012
Caithness and Sutherland Area Committee - Second Meeting At Wick
A meeting of the Caithness and Sutherland Area Committee will take place in the Assembly Rooms, Sinclair Terrace, Wick, KW1 5AB on Monday, 19 November 2012 at 10.30 am. Webcast Notice: This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the Internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.17/11/2012
Waste Management Review
A review is to be made of The Highland Council�s waste management strategy to ensure the Council meets its new statutory requirements under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012. The 2011/12 household recycling rate for Highland was 46% and equivalent municipal waste recycling rate was 40%.17/11/2012
River Ness Flood Scheme Update
Work on diverting vital Services beside the River Ness to pave the way for the flood defences which will protect 800 homes and 200 businesses in Inverness will impact next week on the Ness Bridge at its junction with Castle Road, Bank Street and Bridge as well as on Huntly Street, between Young Street and Greig Street. The travelling public are advised that work will be carried out overnight (8pm - 6 am) on Monday (19 November), Tuesday (20 November) and Wednesday (21 November) at the Ness Bridge/Castle Road/Bank Street/Bridge Street junction.15/11/2012
Revised Guidance on Small Scale wind Turbines
In recognition of the demand and potential of small-scale wind turbine developments in the Highlands and following a public consultation, The Highland Council has revised its Supplementary Guidance for Small-Scale Wind Turbines. The document will now become part of the statutory adoption process to be passed on to the Scottish Government.14/11/2012
Council Introduces New Crackdown On Dog Fouling
New campaign urges owners to clean up after their dogs. A new poster campaign has been launched in the Highlands to remind dog walkers that people who do not pick up after their pets have fouled will be issued a fixed penalty notice.
14/11/2012
Highlanders urged to get behind European Week for Waste Reduction
The Highland Council is set to hold a number of events to raise awareness of the importance of waste reduction as part of this year�s European Week for Waste Reduction (17 � 25 November). To celebrate the week, The Highland Council is joining organisations across the region in a bid to raise awareness of how even small changes can make a big different to the amount of waste we produce.Our Social Media
