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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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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
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Highland Council By-election - Voters urged to make sure their vote count
Published on 8 Apr 2024Polling will take place on Thursday 11 April 2024 to fill the vacant seat for The Highland Council's Inverness South ward and voters are being reminded to be ready to make their vote count.
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Public Meeting about the proposed closure of Duror Primary School
Published on 8 Apr 2024The Highland Council is inviting parents, children and members of the public to attend a meeting next week to discuss the proposal to formally close Duror Primary School.
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Ardross Terrace and Ardross Road temporary parking alterations - 8 April to 31 Oct 2024
Published on 5 Apr 2024Ardross Terrace and Ardross Road temporary parking alterations - 8 April to 31 Oct 2024
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Highland Winter Road Conditions Report – Friday 5 April 2024
Published on 5 Apr 2024Highland Winter Road Conditions Report – Friday 5 April 2024
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Tribute paid to Councillor Alasdair Rhind
Published on 4 Apr 2024The Highland Council has paid tribute to Highland Councillor Alasdair Rhind who passed suddenly on 4 April 2024.
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Wick Hospital Garden benefits from community payback
Published on 3 Apr 2024Wick’s Town and County Hospital’s Garden took receipt of a replacement boat which was renovated and repaired by Wick Community Payback clients.
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Òigridh air feadh Alba a’ Gabhail Com-pàirt ann an Tachartasan Gàidhlig na Càisge
Published on 3 Apr 2024Bidh iad a’ faighinn oideachadh luachmhor ann an ceòl traidiseanta, dràma, òrain Ghàidhlig, dannsa agus ealain bho luchd-teagaisg air leth comasach.
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Leudachadh Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar
Published on 2 Apr 2024Leudachadh Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar
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Council announces extra digital funding to support Highland businesses.
Published on 2 Apr 2024Following the success of its Business Digital Grant scheme launched last year, The Highland Council is delighted to announce further funding to help Highland companies access digital support alongside other business growth support.
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Duaisean Ceòl Traidiseanta na h-Alba a’ tilleadh chun na Gàidhealtachd
Published on 2 Apr 2024Chaidh ainmeachadh gun tèid 22mh Duaisean Ceòl Traidiseanta na h-Alba aig MG ALBA a chumail ann an Cathair-bhaile Inbhir Nis, a’ toirt spionnadh mòr dhan eaconamaidh ionadail.
