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Tell us about your Highland place
Published on 16 Apr 2024The Highland Council wishes to remind people who live, work, visit and invest in Highland, that there is opportunity to share their experiences of that by taking part in the Highland Place Standard su
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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
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Opportunity for people in the Highlands to comment on Boundaries Scotland revised constituency boundaries for the Scottish Parliament
Published on 18 Apr 2024The Second Review of the Scottish Parliament by Boundaries Scotland is currently underway. Boundaries Scotland is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations for:
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Call goes out for new Highland Youth Convener
Published on 18 Apr 2024Call goes out for new Highland Youth Convener
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Road restrictions during 2024 Etape Loch Ness
Published on 18 Apr 2024There will be a number of temporary prohibitions of traffic and temporary speed restrictions during the ‘Etape Loch Ness 2024’ cycling event which takes place on Sunday 28 April.
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Cuach na Cloinne 2024 – 109 sgioba air clàradh!
Published on 16 Apr 2024Tha Cuach na Cloinne 2024 an impis tòiseachadh – am prìomh fharpais spòrs eadar bun-sgoiltean tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig bho air feadh Alba.
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Improvements to waste and recycling collections across Highland – Nairn phase May 2024
Published on 16 Apr 2024Improvements to waste and recycling collections across Highland – Nairn phase May 2024
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£1M of UKSPF awarded to empower communities across Highland
Published on 16 Apr 2024£1M of UKSPF awarded to empower communities across Highland
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Pop-up play and childcare career event in Skye
Published on 16 Apr 2024An upcoming free pop-up play event seeks to promote career opportunities across the Isle of Skye in Early Learning & Childcare and childminding to potential candidates.
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Seachdain nan Teaghlach 2024
Published on 15 Apr 2024Bidh Seachdain nan Teaghlach, tachartas ionnsachaidh bliadhnail air a chur air dòigh le Sabhal Mòr Ostaig agus Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd, a’ tilleadh dhan Eilean Sgitheanach 08–12 Iuchar 2024.
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Apprenticeships offer earning opportunities alongside learning in refurbishment of historic park
Published on 15 Apr 2024Apprenticeships offer earning opportunities alongside learning in refurbishment of historic park
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Path improvement works completed.
Published on 15 Apr 2024The Outdoor Access team of The Highland Council have recently completed a number of small-scale projects to improve active travel on core paths.
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Inverness South By-Election Result
Published on 12 Apr 2024The by-election to elect a councillor to represent Ward 19 – Inverness South on The Highland Council has been won by Duncan Cameron McDonald – Independent who was one of the eight candidates who conte
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Bught Park project encouraging Local Job Growth and Development
Published on 11 Apr 2024Bught Park project encouraging Local Job Growth and Development
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Uig’s new ferry terminal construction to begin early summer
Published on 10 Apr 2024Uig’s new ferry terminal construction to begin early summer
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Grab your partners for the Inverness Big Top Ceilidh
Published on 10 Apr 2024Tickets for the Inverness Highland Games Big Top Ceilidh go on sale.
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Senior Executive leaves Highland Council
Published on 10 Apr 2024Mark Rodgers, Highland Council’s Executive Chief Officer - Property and Housing has been appointed to Head of Housing and Property with East Renfrewshire Council.
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Drop-in event in Broadford
Published on 10 Apr 2024The Council invites members of the community to attend a drop-in event next week to view current plans and proposals for the new Broadford Primary School ahead of a Planning application submission.
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Council's In-House bus service steps in to support Black Isle communities
Published on 9 Apr 2024To ensure a continuity of service, The Highland Council's In-House bus service has stepped in to fill a gap in provision on the Black Isle following the withdrawal of daytime Ferintosh Wee Bus service