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Notice of Election published for The Highland Council By-Election – Ward 7.
Published on 2 May 2024Following the sad death of Alasdair Rhind (Independent), a vacancy has arisen for the election of a Councillor to represent the Tain and Easter Ross Ward of The Highland Council.
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EXTREME risk of wildfire is in place across north-west Scotland
Published on 3 May 2024The latest wildfire warning has been issued and identifies an extreme risk across north-west Scotland.
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Community Regeneration Support for Communities to continue
Published on 2 May 2024Community Regeneration Support for Communities to continue
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Economy and Infrastructure Committee members approve Council’s Biodiversity Duty Report for 2021-23
Published on 2 May 2024Economy and Infrastructure Committee members approve Council’s Biodiversity Duty Report for 2021-23
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E&I Committee members agree to adopt revised Biodiversity Planning Guidance (BPG)
Published on 2 May 2024E&I Committee members agree to adopt revised Biodiversity Planning Guidance (BPG)
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Economy & Infrastructure Committee agrees funding proposals for Nature Restoration Fund 2024/25
Published on 2 May 2024Economy & Infrastructure Committee agrees funding proposals for Nature Restoration Fund 2024/25
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Economy and Infrastructure Committee approve Council’s draft Ecology Strategy and Action Plan
Published on 2 May 2024Economy and Infrastructure Committee approve Council’s draft Ecology Strategy and Action Plan
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Success of Highland Council’s In-house bus service pilot is highlighted
Published on 2 May 2024Success of Highland Council’s In-house bus service pilot is highlighted
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Committee gives green light to Active Travel and Road Safety work
Published on 2 May 2024Committee gives green light to Active Travel and Road Safety work
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Members agree Council’s response to Scottish Government consultation on Masterplan Consent Areas
Published on 2 May 2024Members agree Council’s response to Scottish Government consultation on Masterplan Consent Areas
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E&I Committee members agree to utilise UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support Inverness Castle Experience recruitment & training
Published on 2 May 2024Economy and Infrastructure Committee members agree to utilise UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support Inverness Castle Experience recruitment & training
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Highland reports achieving priorities on Local Housing Strategy
Published on 1 May 2024Highland reports achieving priorities on Local Housing Strategy
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New waste and recycling collections off to a good start in Ross & Cromarty
Published on 1 May 2024New waste and recycling collections off to a good start in Ross & Cromarty
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Fort William parking and traffic plans for UCI Downhill World Cup
Published on 1 May 2024Fort William parking and traffic plans for UCI Downhill World Cup
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Housing and Property workforce development plan
Published on 1 May 2024Housing and Property workforce development plan
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HITRANS forges new partnership to deliver pioneering low carbon aviation in the Highlands and Islands
Published on 30 Apr 2024HITRANS has recently taken over the management of a project to create the UK’s first operationally based, low-carbon aviation test centre.
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Highland Council appoints 3 Assistant Chief Executives
Published on 30 Apr 2024Kate Lackie, Malcolm MacLeod and Allan Gunn have been appointed as Assistant Chief Executives with The Highland Council.
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Ardnamurchan resurfacing works May 2024
Published on 25 Apr 2024Ardnamurchan resurfacing works May 2024
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Findings from Economic Impact Assessment and Traffic Impact Assessment into the proposed design for Academy Street presented by The Highland Council
Published on 24 Apr 2024The Highland Council has today (24 April 2024) presented findings from the Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) and the Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) undertaken by consultants WSP into the proposed desi
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Foghlam Gàidhlig sgoil-àraich ann an Inbhir Pheofharain
Published on 24 Apr 2024Tha caibideil ùr ann am Foghlam tron Ghàidhlig (FtG) air tòiseachadh do chloinn sgoil-àraich ann an Inbhir Pheofharain.
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Update on provision of bus services on the Black Isle
Published on 24 Apr 2024An updated statement regarding changes to transport provision in the Black Isle, and clarifying the continuity of the Ferintosh Wee Bus in the midst of these changes.
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Trades Initiative Takes Off
Published on 24 Apr 2024The Highland Council’s Employability Service has developed a project with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to provide a pathway for young people who are interested in working in the con
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Etape Loch Ness returns for tenth edition
Published on 24 Apr 20245,650 cyclists have signed up for the 66-mile closed-road cycle sportive. With 24 countries represented, cyclists have entered from as far afield as Australia, USA and UAE as well as across the UK.
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Council highlights growing number of projects aimed at improving biodiversity across the region
Published on 22 Apr 2024Council highlights growing number of projects aimed at improving biodiversity across the region
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Timetable for Tain and Easter Ross By-Election Confirmed
Published on 22 Apr 2024Timetable for Tain and Easter Ross By-Election Confirmed
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Path Improvements in Wester Ross
Published on 22 Apr 2024Two very popular paths in Wester Ross have recently benefited from improvement works.
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Highland Council management restructure to save £310,000
Published on 19 Apr 2024As intimated in Highland Council’s budget plan, a new senior management structure is to be implemented following approval by Council 14th March
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Senior Leadership Staffing Update
Published on 19 Apr 2024Nicky Grant, ECO Education and Learning will be leaving Highland Council to pursue other interests with immediate effect.
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Public urged to have their say on vision for improved transport in the Highlands and Islands
Published on 19 Apr 2024HITRANS, the Regional Transport Partnership for the Highlands and Islands, are seeking the views of the public on their new draft Regional Transport Strategy (RTS) which sets out a 20-year vision for
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New bins delivered across Ross & Cromarty
Published on 19 Apr 2024New bins delivered across Ross & Cromarty