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Organisations invited to apply for £1m of Community Regeneration Funding for revenue projects.
Published on 5 Jun 2023The Highland Council is inviting organisations to apply for Community Regeneration Funding to finance revenue projects that will respond to the needs of local areas and deliver positive impacts.
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New podcast explores Highlands and Islands stories
Published on 6 Jun 2023New podcast explores Highlands and Islands stories
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Councillors agree funding for 2023/24 Inverness area Winter Payment scheme
Published on 5 Jun 2023£0.2m Inverness Common Good Funding will be used to help people most at need to heat their homes this winter in the Inverness area.
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Inverness playparks to improve with repurpose funding
Published on 5 Jun 2023Inverness Councillors have agreed to allocate over £15,000 to help improve play parks in 4 Inverness Wards.
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‘Welcoming’ Foodhall in Victorian Market provides a ‘quality food experience’
Published on 5 Jun 2023Inverness Common Good Funding has transformed a city centre asset into an open bright, thriving, and exciting business opportunity.
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Highland success in Scottish beach awards
Published on 5 Jun 2023Highland success in Scottish beach awards
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Public consultation agreed for Gaelic Medium catchments
Published on 2 Jun 2023The Highland Council will seek the views of local communities on a proposal to establish a Gaelic Medium (GM) catchment area for identified schools in the Inverness, Dingwall, and Nairnshire areas.
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A successful term for Highland Youth Convener
Published on 2 Jun 2023Caitlyn Munro delivered a presentation which highlighted the achievements and successes of her term in office as Highland Youth Convener to the Council’s Education Committee.
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My Future, My Success (MFMS)
Published on 2 Jun 2023Members of the Council’s Education Committee were fortunate to hear from two young people on their experiences as participants in the My Future, My Success programme.
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Collaborative Improvement Framework
Published on 2 Jun 2023A draft framework has been approved which will help to guide and support all staff at all levels to raise attainment in schools through a focus on continuous, collaborative improvement.
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Maid of Glencoul due back in operation at Corran Narrows
Published on 1 Jun 2023Maid of Glencoul due back in operation at Corran Narrows
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Mion-sgrùdadh a rinneadh air meadhanan sòisealta a’ cuideachadh na Comhairle gus ullachadh airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2024
Published on 1 Jun 2023Social media analysis will help Council prepare for Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) 2024
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Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu a’ buannachadh Cuach na Cloinne 2023!
Published on 1 Jun 2023Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu are the winners of Cuach na Cloinne 2023, taking the trophy home to Glasgow.
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New Seasonal Access Rangers begin summer patrols across Highland
Published on 1 Jun 2023New Seasonal Access Rangers begin summer patrols across Highland
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Redesign Board approved funding to support Council customers most in need
Published on 1 Jun 2023A Highland Council project which aims to better support customers, who need supported the most, will now move to a second stage which includes focussing on the development of the Council’s website.
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Create your own journey around the Highlands and Islands
Published on 1 Jun 2023Create your own journey around the Highlands and Islands
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Provost calls on Inverness to support Caley Thistle in cup final bid
Published on 1 Jun 2023Provost of Inverness and Area Councillor Glynis Campbell Sinclair has wished Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club the best of luck for Saturday’s Scottish Cup Final against Celtic.
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Moladh ga dhèanamh air Iomairtean Ionnsachadh is Leasachadh Coimhearsnachd Gàidhlig
Published on 31 May 2023A range of Gaelic Community Learning and Development initiatives are helping to further grass roots support for people of all ages learning Gaelic in their communities across Highland.
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Beachdan a’ phobaill a’ neartachadh Plana na Gàidhlig
Published on 31 May 2023Tha Plana Gàidhlig Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd 2023–28 a’ gealltainn taic a thoirt do dh’àrd-amasan Plana Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig de bhith a’ toirt taic do chleachdadh is ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig.
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Inverness Castle transformation – project update
Published on 31 May 2023Inverness Castle transformation – project update
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Members approve green energy investment options which will benefit the Council, environment & public
Published on 31 May 2023Members approve green energy investment options which will benefit the Council, environment & public
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Positive inspection report at Highland school
Published on 31 May 2023Glenurquhart Primary School and Nursery has received a high rating and a glowing report following their most recent inspection by Education Scotland.
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Locals thanked for ‘Meet up and Clean up’
Published on 30 May 2023Around 60 volunteers turned out in force over 4 evenings last week to help litter pick in their local communities.
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Raasay’s new housing named as Deer Park - Pàirc nam Fiadh
Published on 30 May 2023Raasay’s new housing named as Deer Park - Pàirc nam Fiadh
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Caithness Community Assets to be transferred
Published on 29 May 2023Members of the Caithness Committee have agreed to transfer two community assets – one in Wick and one in Thrumster - to allow local groups to press ahead with exciting redevelopment plans.
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Caithness Committee highlights positive impact My Future My Success is having
Published on 29 May 2023Caithness Councillors have paid tribute to the work being done to ensure young people in the area are more prepared to enter a ‘positive destination’ on leaving school such as higher education, furthe
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Members approve and recommend adoption of Grantown-on-Spey’s Conservation Area Management Plan
Published on 29 May 2023Members approve and recommend adoption of Grantown-on-Spey’s Conservation Area Management Plan
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Success for Highland Council staff
Published on 29 May 2023The Chair of The Highland Council’s Community and Place Committee has congratulated two members of staff from the Amenities service for their success after they shone at national awards.
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Highland Council Leader welcomes proposed Tourist Levy Bill
Published on 25 May 2023Highland Council Leader, Raymond Bremner welcomed the announcement today by the Scottish Government on their intention to introduce a bill to allow local authorities to introduce a local tourist levy.
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Mobile Shredders among Waste Projects Updates
Published on 24 May 2023The use of mobile shredders to treat bulky waste was among several projects that Highland Councillors were updated on today (24 May 2023) at the Communities and Place Committee.
