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25/1/2011
Council Focuses On Trees And Woodlands
Planning consultations seek views on sustainable design and impact of development on trees and woodland. An eight-week public consultation gets under way today Monday (24 January 2011) on two new planning documents produced by The Highland Council's Planning Environment and Development Service, which provide guidance on the design of buildings as well the impact of developments on trees and woodland.24/1/2011
New Extended Way Of Paying Council Bills
Highland householders are being advised by The Highland Council of new and extended ways of paying their Council Tax, rent and other Council bills. The new payment system takes effect from 1 April - the start of the new financial year.21/1/2011
Emergency Measures Remain In Place To Conserve Winter Salt Supplies
Members of The Highland Council's Transport Environmental and Community Services Committee have agreed that emergency measures to conserve road salt should remain in place until the stock returns to a sustainable level of 12,800 tonnes, which provides eight days of supply at heavy usage. The latest stock level stands at 12,300 tonnes and it is hoped that the restrictions can be lifted by the end of next week, if further scheduled salt supplies arrive.20/1/2011
Environmental Improvement Projects Support Sustainable Economic Growth
In a presentation given to the Highland Council's Planning and Economic Development Committee on January 19th, Ann Hackett, Principal Projects Officer, highlighted to Councillors how over £4 million of Environmental Improvement Projects have contributed to sustainable economic growth throughout Highland Communities. Chairman of the PED Committee, Councillor Ian Ross said: "The Planning & Development Capital Programme is relatively modest when compared to the big Council services, but it enables us to tap into other sources of external funding.20/1/2011
Business Case For Arms Length Organisation For Culture and Leisure
Council updates members on development of a business case for arms length organisation Members of The Highland Council's Education, Culture and Sport Committee have welcomed the confirmation of a portfolio of services, facilities, staff and budgets to be included within the development of the business case that will explore establishing an arms length organisation (ALO) to manage and deliver the Council's Community Learning and Leisure Services (CLL). Included within the portfolio being considered for the business case are: some 300 buildings and property; around 460 staff; and services covering adult and youth work, culture, facilities, libraries, sport, and health and well being partnership working.20/1/2011
Councillors Agree Action Plan For Offshore Renewable Energy
Members of the Planning, Environment and Development Committee have agreed a 10 point action plan for offshore renewable energy development which will assist The Highland Council to deliver set objectives for the economy, communities and the environment. The Action Plan, which received cross party support, covers issues surrounding infrastructure, the supply chain, community benefit and workforce and skills.13/12/2010
Work Starts On Radon Testing Programme
In January 2011 The Highland Council is to start testing properties in the Highlands at highest risk from radon gas. A programme has been developed following the publication last year of new radon maps for Scotland produced by the Health Protection Agency (HPA).12/12/2010
Spring Break Special Offer at The Tongue Hotel
Available throughout March and April 2011 Offer includes a 2 night stay in a Superior Room (subject to availability) with Dinner Bed & Breakfast for 2 people. Just £149.50!!!! Why not treat yourself to a relaxing break, recharge your batteries and avoid all that spring cleaning! The Tongue Hotel is offering a special two night spring break throughout March and April 2011 for less than £38 per person per night! This amazing offer includes a two night stay for two people in a 4 star Hotel set within a stunning rural location.7/12/2010
Become a Philly Local Hero and Represent your Region
The search for regional cooks with fantastic Philadelphia recipes is on! December 2010: TV chef Ed Baines is on the hunt for cooking enthusiasts to become a 'Local Philly Hero'- you could represent your region by creating your own recipe for Philadelphia, the UK's number one cream cheese. If you are chosen to be one of Philly's ten local heroes you could feature in Philadelphia TV ads, billboard posters, the Philly website and even on pack...5/12/2010
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS URGED TO PROTECT PIPES
As the winter weather bites, Scottish Water is advising communities across the Highlands and Islands to heat, insulate and protect their homes, businesses, holiday cottages and village halls to help prevent the misery of burst pipes. There are three simple steps: *Heat - Leave your heating on at a low temperature.5/12/2010
Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration P'ship Update 22 Nov 2010
Week commencing 22nd November This week's main focus has been finalising a draft of the delivery programme that describes how the partners will achieve the aims set out in our 2011-2014 Action Plan. In developing this draft programme I have been working with collegues from HIE in particular.5/12/2010
Offenders Pay Back Highland Communities By Clearing Snow
Over the recent week of wintry weather, Community Service Teams have been clearing roads and paths across the Highlands to aid more vulnerable members of the community. More than 60 offenders have been working with The Highland Council Social Work staff to clear snow and grit paths and roads.5/12/2010
Festive Fraudsters
SECURITY experts are warning Christmas consumers to be more cautious than ever of online fraud as shopping on the web hits an all time high. With days left before Christmas only 44% of shoppers say they regularly check bills and financial statements against receipts.4/12/2010
Report Predicts Growth For Tourism In Caithness and Sutherland
A report for Highlands and Islands Enterprise says that visitor numbers in Caithness and Sutherland could increase by more than 30% over the next ten years. The study was carried out for the social and economic development agency to look at current and future leisure and business demand to help accommodation providers in the area plan for growth.23/11/2010
Care and Repair Reaches Milestone
The Care and Repair initiative, which has been in existence since 1989 in Ross and Cromarty and 1994 in Sutherland, has recently achieved a significant milestone of improving the 3,000th house. The initiative, which is managed by local charity, ILM Highland, was started by the then Ross and Cromarty District Council in Applecross.1/11/2010
Free Insulation And Advice To Highland Households
Householders in three wards across Highland are being urged to take advantage of a Scottish Government programme which could make their homes warmer and help save money on energy bills. The Highland Council has been awarded £490,000 by the Scottish Government to deliver the Universal Home Insulation Scheme (UHIS) in 3 Highland wards - Badenoch & Strathspey; East Sutherland & Edderton; and Skye.21/10/2010
Locals invited to SNH reception At Durness
Local people in and around Durness are being invited along to an evening reception hosted by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) at Durness Village Hall on Wednesday 27 October 2010 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Scottish Natural Heritage is the Scottish Government's advisor on the management, enjoyment, understanding and sustainable use of Scotland's wildlife, natural habitats and landscape.29/9/2010
Council Ward Budget Reaches £200,000 Milestone
The Highland Council's East Sutherland and Edderton Ward Forum heard on Tuesday evening how over £200,000 from the Ward Discretionary Budget has been distributed to projects throughout the Ward. One hundred and fifty five projects, with a total value of over £1.1 million have benefited from the funding since it was created in 2007.29/9/2010
Audit of building standards highlights excellent performance
The buildings standards team within The Highland Council's Planning and Development Service has been highly commended for the way it has significantly improved the service it provides to customers. The team received the praise of the Planning Environment and Development (PED) Committee for the outcome of a re-audit of the service by the Scottish Government's Building Standards Division.28/9/2010
HIGHLAND WIDE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - Consultation
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL COMHAIRLE NA GÀIDHEALTACHD TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (SCOTLAND) ACT 1997 AS AMENDED HIGHLAND wide LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PLANA LEASACHAIDH IONADAIL NA GÀIDHEALTACHD GU LÈIR PUBLICATION OF PROPOSED LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Plan & Where to Read It The Highland Council has prepared a Highland wide Local Development Plan. The current "Proposed Plan Draft" (hereinafter referred to as "the Plan") can be inspected free of charge during normal opening hours at the following locations: ï‚· Every public library within the Highland Council area (a full list is available via: http://www.highland.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/libraries/ ) ï‚· Every Highland Council Planning and Building Standards office (a full list is available via http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourenvironment/planning/planning-and-development-contacts.htm ) ï‚· Every Highland Council Service Point within the Highland Council area (a full list is available via: http://www.highland.gov.uk/livinghere/servicepointnetwork/localservicepoint.htm The Plan will also be available on all mobile libraries and can be viewed online at: http://www.highland.gov.uk/developmentplans Content & Purpose The Plan represents the Council's land use vision, strategy and principal, general policies for the whole Highland Council area except that part within the Cairngorms National Park Authority boundary.Search Our Site
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