Education staff move from Rhind House, Wick
8th January 2014
As part of ongoing administrative changes to Highland Council services in Wick, as of this week beginning Monday 6 January 2014, Education Service staff are no longer based within Rhind House, Wick.
Any enquiries relating to Education Service matters should be directed to the Council Offices, Shared Business Support Team at Girnigoe Street, Wick phone 01349 886606.
Ten staff have moved from Rhind House to Girnigoe Street.
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