10/4/2008
Go Ahead For Goprdonbush Wind Farm

Ministers have approved the Gordonbush wind farm, near Brora in Sutherland, which will be capable of powering 37,000 homes.   The 87.5 Megawatt, 35 turbine wind farm will be subject to conditions to minimise any potential disturbance to local wildlife and to safeguard local interests.   ... [more]

8/4/2008
Open Evening at Drummuie, Golspie

There will be another chance for members of the public to look around The Highland Council's new flagship office complex in East Sutherland at Drummuie, Golspie, from 7pm to 8pm on Thursday 10 April.   This evening follows on from the open afternoon on Wednesday 2 April which had to be cut short due to a problem with the lift.   ... [more]

27/3/2008
Open Day at Drummuie, Golspie - 2 April 2008

The public is being invited to look around the The Highland Council's new flagship office complex in East Sutherland at Drummuie, Golspie, from 1-3 pm on Wednesday 2 April.  The impressive listed building, situated on the southern outskirts of Golspie, has undergone a total refurbishment to provide modern office accommodation for up to 130 administrative and professional staff from a number of Council Services.   ... [more]

25/2/2008
Highland Council in line for top recycling award

The Highland Council is in the frame to be crowned Scotland's top local authority for community recycling, at a major awards ceremony to be held next month.   Highland Council has made it through to the final stages of the competition and will now compete against both Falkirk and Moray Council for a chance to scoop the Local Authority Partnership Award, at this year's Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS) 2008 Awards.   ... [more]

25/2/2008
Businesses join the crusade to put environmental concerns on..

Businesses in Scotland are helping create a boom in environmental tourism as increasing numbers of companies and organisations seek to establish their green credentials.   More than 600 businesses seeking to achieve a bronze, silver or gold standard award for their commitment to sustainable tourism applied to join The Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) in the last twelve months.   ... [more]

18/12/2007
ACTION PLAN LAUNCHED FOR NORTH HIGHLANDS

A three year 50-point action plan for regenerating the Caithness and North Sutherland economy has been agreed by key stakeholders.   The plan has been developed from the regeneration strategy which went out for consultation a year ago, and input from the Caithness Conference in September.   ... [more]

4/12/2007
Pupils Help Open North Coast Road Improvement

Two pupils from Melvich Primary School finished what they started today (Tuesday 4th December 2007) when they helped open the upgrading of the A 836 North Coast road, between Melvich and Strathy.  Aaron Mackay and Katrina Mackay cut the first turfs on the project in March of this year and today assisted Councillor John Laing, Chairman of The Highland Council's Transport Environmental and Community Services Committee to formally open the £3.4 million project.   ... [more]

2/12/2007
Council warns motorists to slow down near Sutherland school

Motorists are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions have been introduced at another school in Sutherland for children's safety.   The new speed limit is now in force at Rogart Primary and will operate when pupils are expected to be arriving or departing from the school.   ... [more]

2/12/2007
New Year Start For Work on A890 Stromeferry Bypass

Urgent remedial works to the rock faces on the south side of the A 890 Stromeferry Bypass, Wester Ross, will commence on 7 January, next year, and continue for an estimated eight weeks.   Due to the proximity of the road, traffic management will be necessary for the duration of the contract, which has been awarded to Skye Rope Access.   ... [more]

29/10/2007
Sutherland Core Paths Plan - One Step Closer

The Highland Council is one step closer to producing its first Core Paths Plan for Sutherland.  This plan has been developed through public consultation and advice from the Sutherland Local Access Forum.   ... [more]