Emergencies, safety and crime

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
FloodingProperty owner responsibilities and how to be prepared for flooding
Covert surveillanceRead about your rights under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act
Fire safetyRead our policy and guidance on fire safety
Who to contact in an emergencyFind the emergency contact you're looking for

Latest News

Get Set September
For the month of September, Highland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils are partnering for the Get Set September campaign.
Date: 2 September 2025
Are you ready for winter in Sutherland?
The plan for winter service on prioritised roads and paths in the Sutherland area has been agreed by local councillors.
Date: 2 September 2025
Tree safety works at Whin Park
Tree safety works will be taking place at Whin Park in Inverness from 22–26 September 2025.
Date: 21 August 2025

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Address: Chief Executive’s Office
Highland Council HQ
Glenurquhart Road
INVERNESS
IV3 5NX

Telephone: 0800 838009

Email: epu@highland.gov.uk

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