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Council response to Accounts Commission Best Value Assurance Report
Published on 24 Apr 2025Highland Council welcomes the positive Accounts Commission Best Value Report and acknowledges the need for transformation at pace.
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Carrbridge Struan Court affordable housing ready for new social rent
Published on 29 Apr 2025Carrbridge Struan Court affordable housing ready for new social rent
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Caithness Committee adopts Caithness Area Place Plan
Published on 28 Apr 2025At a meeting of the Caithness Committee held earlier today (Monday 28 April) members agreed to adopt the Caithness Area Place Plan.
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Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Area Committee members note the approval of Ward Discretionary projects
Published on 28 Apr 2025Members of the Committee noted the range of projects which had been supported with more than £7,000 worth of Ward Discretionary Fund budget since the beginning of the year.
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Joint Chairs appointed for Caithness Committee
Published on 28 Apr 2025First thing on the agenda at today’s Caithness Committee was to elect a new Chair to take over from Cllr Ron Gunn who has held the role since July 2022.
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Update to Caithness Committee on project to renew interest in low-demand void housing
Published on 28 Apr 2025Good progress is being made to create sustainable tenancies in Caithness by enhancing the appeal for re-letting of low-demand void council housing.
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HIREP unveils ten-year strategy for regional growth
Published on 28 Apr 2025A partnership of public, private and academic organisations in the Highlands and Islands has unveiled its ten-year strategy to deliver sustainable economic growth across the region.
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Badenoch and Strathspey Committee members agree funding for community regeneration projects
Published on 28 Apr 2025Two community projects in Badenoch and Strathspey have been awarded £9,435.20 of funding from the Community Regeneration Fund following today’s meeting of the Area Committee.
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Local Transport Forum agreed for Badenoch and Strathspey
Published on 28 Apr 2025Members of the Badenoch and Strathspey Committee have today agreed to establish a Transport Forum for the area, comprising Highland Council Members, transport operators and other partner organisations
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Nature Restoration Fund benefits for Highland projects highlighted ahead of Green Health Week
Published on 28 Apr 2025In celebration of the upcoming Green Health Week (3 - 11 May 2025), The Highland Council is showcasing the impressive achievements of the Highland Nature Restoration Fund.
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BT consultation on the removal of 110 payphones in Highland
Published on 28 Apr 2025BT has launched a consultation on the removal of 110 public payphones in Highland which they state are no longer needed.
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“Call” for Development Sites in Highland – deadline approaching
Published on 23 Apr 2025Anyone wishing to gain Council endorsement of a significant building project in Highland should consider responding to the current Call for Development Sites.
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Timetable for Highland Council By-Elections Confirmed
Published on 22 Apr 2025The timetable for the election of one Councillor to represent Ward 6 Cromarty Firth and one Councillor for Ward 10 Eilean a' Cheò on The Highland Council has been confirmed.
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Highland Council appoints Chief Officer Education - Primary and Early Years
Published on 22 Apr 2025The Highland Council has appointed Bernadette Scott as Chief Officer Education – Primary and Early Years.
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Cuach na Cloinne 2025
Published on 17 Apr 2025Cuach na Cloinne 2025 is about to kick off – the biggest sports competition for Gaelic Medium Primary Schools across Scotland, with 101 teams registered!
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New Achmelvich beach car park and public toilets now open
Published on 15 Apr 2025New Achmelvich beach car park and public toilets now open
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Whin Park, Inverness, fully reopened.
Published on 14 Apr 2025The public are being informed that Whin Park, Inverness has now been fully reopened for public use.
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Council’s In-house Bus Service expands into Caithness
Published on 14 Apr 2025The Highland Council is pleased to announce that from Monday 21 April it's in-house bus team will be delivering the 918 Wick to Berriedale service.
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Public consultation launched to help protect rare birds at Highland loch
Published on 14 Apr 2025A public consultation has been launched by The Highland Council to develop local guidance that could help protect a rare species of bird at Loch Ruthven near Farr, south of Inverness.
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The closure of radio teleswitching explained
Published on 11 Apr 2025The Radio Teleswitching Service (RTS) is due to end on Monday 30 June 2025.
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Trading Standards raising awareness of single-use vapes ban
Published on 10 Apr 2025Highland Council’s Trading Standards team is informing local traders that from 1 June 2025, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned across the UK.
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Ben Wyvis ELC receives positive Care Inspectorate Inspection report
Published on 8 Apr 2025Ben Wyvis ELC receives positive Care Inspectorate Inspection report
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Convener thanks those who took part in Highland Visitor Levy Consultation and confirms next steps
Published on 8 Apr 2025Following the conclusion of the public consultation on the possible introduction of a visitor levy for the Highlands, the Council Convener has thanked everyone who submitted responses and confirmed th
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Temporary Traffic Lights - B9006 Culloden Battlefield Crossroads, Culloden Moor - Path Improvement Works
Published on 7 Apr 2025The public are being advised by The Highland Council of path improvement works being carried out at B9006 Culloden Battlefield Crossroads, Culloden Moor between Monday 21 April to Friday 25 April 2025
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Road restrictions during 2025 Etape Loch Ness
Published on 7 Apr 2025There will be a number of temporary prohibitions of traffic and temporary speed restrictions during the ‘Etape Loch Ness 2025’ cycling event which takes place on Sunday 27 April.
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‘Kit For All’ will help more young people get active in Inverness
Published on 4 Apr 2025Active Schools is all about making more children, more active, more often but sometimes barriers exist that prevent this from happening – including access to suitable clothing.
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Whin Park play area reopens with new inclusive equipment
Published on 3 Apr 2025Whin Park play area in Inverness will reopen tomorrow (Friday 4 April) after three months of refurbishment and improvement works.
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Ross-shire’s Highland Investment Plan for schools takes a positive step forward
Published on 2 Apr 2025Ross-shire’s Highland Investment Plan for schools takes a positive step forward
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Inverness, Beauly and Fortrose school builds approved
Published on 2 Apr 2025Inverness, Beauly and Fortrose school builds approved
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Community Learning & Development career pathway opportunities
Published on 2 Apr 2025Community Learning & Development career pathway opportunities
