Thursday, 28 June 2007, 14:56 GMT 15:56 UK
Authority to build new care homes
Highland Council has agreed to build five new residential care homes for the elderly.
The decision brings to an end a tendering process for care home provision by the private sector started by the previous administration.
Moves towards privatisations sparked protests outside the council's headquarters last year.
The new Independent/SNP administration said construction of the new homes will not affect other council services.
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