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Keeping roads safe in winterOur gritting route maps and priorities as well as advice for drivers
Water safetyRead our water safety policy to get guidance on staying safe in and around water
Community winter resilienceCommunities can access resources to help them keep their community safe in winter
Antisocial behaviourFind out what antisocial behaviour is and how to report it
Power cutsHow to prepare for a power cut and who to report power outages to
ByelawsByelaws are local laws made by the Highland Council to regulate specific activities and ensure the safety, wellbeing, and proper use of public spaces
Covert surveillanceRead about your rights under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act
Fire safetyRead our policy and guidance on fire safety
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Latest News

Council urges landowners to check for wind damaged trees and drainage issues.
Following the high winds forecast and experienced due to Storm Boelo, The Highland Council is encouraging landowners to check trees and vegetation near to public roads which may have been damaged.
Date: 26 October 2026
Police travel advice issued after amber warning for wind as Storm Boelo set to arrive
Police travel advice has been issued following an amber weather warning for high winds across the majority of Scotland.
Date: 23 October 2026
Communities advised to stay safe and prepare for potential impacts of Storm Boelo
The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning (Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October), which may affect exposed coastal areas; initially western Scotland spreading eastwards through Sunday.
Date: 23 October 2026