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Ministers open Inverness Castle Experience after multi-million transformation for the Highlands
Published on 9 Feb 2026The Inverness Castle Experience was officially opened today (Monday 9 February) by Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister of Scotland, and Kirsty McNeill, UK Government Minister for Scotland, marking comp
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Garage rents for Dingwall and Seaforth agreed for 2026/27
Published on 10 Feb 2026The Highland Council’s Dingwall and Seaforth Committee has agreed garage and garage-site rents for 2026/27 at its meeting on 9 February 2026.
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A82 Corran Ferry north lane closure begins 16 February 2026
Published on 10 Feb 2026A82 Corran Ferry north lane closure begins 16 February 2026
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In-House bus team step in to provide replacement service for pupils travelling to Dingwall Academy
Published on 10 Feb 2026Following Stagecoach’s withdrawal of their public bus service which is also used by pupils from Alness and Evanton to go to Dingwall Academy, The Highland Council is delighted to announce .....
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Residents and Businesses encouraged to help continue to shape possible Masterplan Consent Area at Essich Road, Inverness
Published on 10 Feb 2026Following a previous event on Monday 19 January, the local community is being encouraged to take part in further engagement on a possible Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) at Essich Road, Inverness
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Dingwall Common Good Fund Update and 2026/27 Budget Agreed
Published on 9 Feb 2026The Highland Council’s Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee today agreed the latest updates on the Dingwall Common Good Fund.
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Progress update welcomed on Dingwall and Seaforth Area Place Plan
Published on 9 Feb 2026The Highland Council’s Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee has welcomed early progress being made on the Dingwall and Seaforth Area Place Plan, one year after it was approved.
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Community Regeneration Funding approved for local projects in Dingwall and Seaforth
Published on 9 Feb 2026Two community projects in the Dingwall and Seaforth area are set to benefit from more than £20,000 of Community Regeneration Funding (CRF), following decisions made today by the Dingwall and Seaforth
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Dingwall and Seaforth Area Roads Capital Programme Agreed for 2026/27
Published on 9 Feb 2026The Highland Council’s Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee has agreed a proposed £3.33m programme of road improvements for 2026/27 covering the Ross and Cromarty area.
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Paid Summer Placement opportunities for Highland businesses
Published on 9 Feb 2026The Highland Council is delighted to announce that we will be hosting Paid Summer Placements again in 2026, as part of our commitment to supporting young people in gaining valuable work experience.
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Council Seeks Community Input on Draft Participation and Engagement Strategy
Published on 9 Feb 2026A new draft Highland Council Participation and Engagement Strategy is being issued for comment and input to ensure the strategy reflects the needs of as many people as possible across Highland.
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Council consults on Common Good property change of use at Longman Industrial Estate, Inverness.
Published on 5 Feb 2026Land at Stadium Road, Inverness, adjacent to Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club ground is subject to statutory consultation.
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Great Glen Way set for major upgrade with new off road route
Published on 5 Feb 2026The Highland Council has commenced a significant improvement project on the Great Glen Way that will remove more than 3km of the route from the public road.
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Climate Change Committee welcomes views of Highland Youth Parliament
Published on 4 Feb 2026Members of Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee have welcomed views from the Highland Youth Parliament on climate change priorities and how young people can help shape Highland’s response.
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Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Wednesday 4 February 2026
Published on 4 Feb 2026Maps of the Council’s gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting
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Tachartas dreuchdan Gàidhlig ‘Siuthad!’ airson sgoiltean ann an Cùirt an Easbaig
Published on 3 Feb 2026Young Gaelic speakers from secondary schools across the Highland Council area joined Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and Highland Council on Thursday 29 January at Eden Court in Inverness.
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Highland Council agrees response to Scotland’s Draft Climate Change Plan
Published on 3 Feb 2026Highland Council has agreed its response to the Scottish Government’s Draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040 following discussion at the recent meeting of the Council’s Climate Change Committee.
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Climate Change Committee welcomes progress across Highland Council’s Net Zero Programme
Published on 3 Feb 2026Members of Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee have welcomed continued progress across a wide range of projects within the Council’s Net Zero Programme.
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Capital Programme approved for Inverness Area roads 2026/27
Published on 2 Feb 2026A rolling programme of road works for the Inverness Area for 2026/27 onwards has been agreed.
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Ten Community Regeneration Fund applications approved for Inverness
Published on 2 Feb 2026City of Inverness Area Committee has approved ten applications submitted to the Community Regeneration Fund.
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70th Town Twinning anniversary creates new sporting opportunities
Published on 2 Feb 2026City of Inverness Area Committee welcomed a new Town Twinning initiative that will create opportunities for sports people in Inverness.
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Help shape Thurso’s future
Published on 29 Jan 2026People still have time to share their views on a £100 million investment in Thurso.
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Reduction in households in temporary accommodation and improved housing outcomes
Published on 28 Jan 2026The Highland Council reported a strong performance across several key housing indicators, including a reduction in households in temporary accommodation and improved repairs times.
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Asset Management is a catalyst for change for The Highland Council
Published on 28 Jan 2026Members have approved the introduction of a new framework to guide decisions on the future of its assets, supporting a more efficient, sustainable and future-ready approach to service delivery.
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North and South Planning Applications Committees (18/19 February) cancelled
Published on 27 Jan 2026The joint meeting of North and South Planning Applications Committees on 18 and 19 February is cancelled.
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‘Partnering for Progress’ Lochaber event hailed a success
Published on 27 Jan 2026A wide range of organisations and members of the public came together late in 2025 at the Nevis Centre, Fort William for a ‘Partnering for Progress’ event.
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Highland Council sets out 2026/27 roads investment programme for Black Isle and Easter Ross
Published on 26 Jan 2026The Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee has approved a prioritised, multi-year rolling programme of roads capital works for 2026/27
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FW2040: setting out priorities for year ahead
Published on 26 Jan 2026At today’s Lochaber Area Committee (Monday 26 January 2026), Members supported the FW2040 Masterplan progress to date, and the identified priorities for the coming year.
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Lochaber area awarded £270k Community Regeneration Funding
Published on 26 Jan 2026Eight applications for community projects for the Lochaber Area have been awarded funding totalling £270,120.28 from the Community Regeneration Fund (CRF).
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Glen Etive vehicle weight restriction approved to protect fragile infrastructure
Published on 26 Jan 2026Glen Etive vehicle weight restriction approved to protect fragile infrastructure.
