Highland Council Byelaws
Byelaws are local laws made by the Highland Council to regulate specific activities and ensure the safety, wellbeing, and proper use of public spaces within the Highlands. They cover a range of areas such as:
- public parks and open spaces
- management of beaches and coastal areas
- regulation of certain activities to protect the environment and community
These byelaws are legally enforceable and help maintain standards that benefit residents and visitors alike.
Byelaws provide clear rules for activities that could impact public safety, environmental protection, or community enjoyment. They complement national legislation by addressing local needs and priorities.
Prohibition of the consumption of alcohol in public places
We have a number of byelaws in place which ban drinking alcohol in public places. The settlements these are in place for are:
- Alness
- Ardersier
- Avoch
- Broadford and Harrapool
- Charleston and North Kessock
- Dingwall
- Evanton
- Fortrose and Rosemarkie
- Fort William and Kinlochleven
- Grantown-on-Spey
- Invergordon
- Inverness and Beauly
- Maryburgh and Conon Bridge
- Muir of Ord
- Munlochy
- Nairn
- Strathpeffer
- Tain
- Thurso
- Wick
View the byelaws in place prohibiting alcohol consumption in public places
Employment of Children
We have byelaws in place which govern the employment of children.