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Timetable for Fort William and Ardnamurchan By-Election Confirmed
Published on 7 Oct 2025A Highland Council by-election is being held for Ward 21 Fort William and Ardnamurchan following the resignation of Councillor Sarah Fanet.
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Council highlights important role Community Transport providers play
Published on 15 Oct 2025During CTWeek25 - a national celebration to showcase how community transport services are integral to local lives - The Highland Council is paying tribute to the organisations and teams of volunteers
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Trading Standards Crack Down on Illicit Tobacco in the Highlands
Published on 15 Oct 2025Highland Council Trading Standards Enforcement Officers have seized illicit cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco products following inspections at four retail premises in Inverness and Easter Ross after acting on complaints from the public and local businesses
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Gaelic ‘hall of fame’ set to welcome new greats
Published on 15 Oct 2025Gaeldom’s ‘hall of fame’ is getting ready to welcome new greats, with a host of highly sought-after honours being decided at today’s Royal National Mòd in Lochaber.
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Tha am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail fo làn-sheòl aig letheach na slighe
Published on 14 Oct 2025Luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig ri comharradh is òigridh fhileanta ri ullachadh.
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Communities urged to ‘apply now’ for winter resilience aid.
Published on 14 Oct 2025Highland Council is urging community groups to ‘apply now’ for its Winter Resilience Programme if they want grit bins in their local communities.
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Tha Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2025 a’ tòiseachadh air ceum deiseil le sluagh na fèise
Published on 13 Oct 2025Tha Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2025 a’ tòiseachadh air ceum deiseil le sluagh na fèise
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Eight Highland companies awarded new Highland Employer Charter accreditation
Published on 13 Oct 2025Eight Highland companies awarded new Highland Employer Charter accreditation
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Repairs to begin in Rose Street car park
Published on 13 Oct 2025From Monday 3 November, a programme of structural repair works will commence at Rose Street multi-storey car park in Inverness for a period of four weeks.
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Highland Council welcomes the Royal National Mòd – and hails commitment to Gaelic
Published on 13 Oct 2025Highland Council is delighted to welcome the 2025 Royal National Mòd to Lochaber – taking the opportunity at the opening of the country’s biggest Gaelic celebration to re-assert its long-standing commitment to the language.
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Ward funds to support extra Mòd ferry sailings
Published on 12 Oct 2025There will be extra foot passenger crossings between Camusnagaul and Fort William during the nine days of the Royal National Mòd in Lochaber.
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Tha taisbeantas mòr cultarach na Gàidhlig gu bhith a’ tòiseachadh is am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail a’ fosgladh a dhorsan ann an Loch Abar
Published on 10 Oct 2025Lochaber will be the epicentre of Gaelic language celebrations for the next nine days as the Royal National Mòd begins today.
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October 2025 Interim Community Council Election results
Published on 10 Oct 2025The Highland Council is today (10 October 2025) able to confirm the candidates that have been elected to serve the Ardgay and District and Avoch and Killen Community Councils.
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Highland to host KIMO international meeting and conference
Published on 8 Oct 2025The Highland Council will this week offer a warm welcome to delegates attending the annual general meeting and conference of the local authorities international environmental organisation, KIMO.
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Muirtown Primary School has been named ‘Campaigner of the Month’ by Fairtrade Foundation
Published on 7 Oct 2025Muirtown Primary School has been honoured with the Fairtrade Foundation’s ‘Campaigner of the Month’ award, recognising their outstanding commitment to celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight and championing trade justice for farmers and workers around the world.
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Highland Council On Board For CTWeek25
Published on 7 Oct 2025The Highland Council will be supporting CTWeek25 - a national celebration to showcase how community transport services are integral to local lives.
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Public invited to Wick Street Design Drop-In Event Ahead of Works Starting on Site
Published on 7 Oct 2025Works to transform the commercial and retail centre of Wick to create a more welcoming space are moving forward at pace.
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Police travel advice issued ahead of Storm Amy
Published on 2 Oct 2025Met Office weather warnings are in place for large parts of Scotland as Storm Amy is expected to bring strong wind and rain.
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Communities advised to stay safe and prepare for potential impacts from Storm Amy
Published on 2 Oct 2025The Met Office has issued an Amber weather Warning (Friday 3 October and Saturday 4 October), which is forecast to bring a spell of damaging winds.
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All aboard as depot tour brings Catch The Bus Month to a close
Published on 1 Oct 2025The final event to mark Highland Council’s participation in Catch the Bus Month 2025 took place yesterday (Tuesday 30 September) with 7 pupils from Millburn Academy paying a visit to the council depot
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Beam delivery marks milestone for Naver Bridge
Published on 30 Sep 2025The delivery this week of precast beams will mark another significant milestone in the development of the Naver Bridge replacement scheme, on the A836
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Alexandra Bridge in Tain reopens following essential repairs
Published on 29 Sep 2025Highland Council is pleased to announce that Alexandra Bridge in Tain has now reopened following the completion of essential repair works.
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Long term refurbishment required for Inverness’s Infirmary Bridge
Published on 26 Sep 2025Highland Council provides an update on the present and future plans required to extend the lifespan of the Category B listed Infirmary Bridge crossing the River Ness in Inverness.
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Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport reaches historic final milestone to usher in new era of prosperity for the Highlands
Published on 26 Sep 2025Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) has today (26 September 2025) reached a historic milestone in establishing the Highlands a major international hub for the offshore wind and renewable energy sector.
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Caol and Mallaig By-Election Result
Published on 26 Sep 2025The by-election to elect a councillor to represent Ward 11 – Caol and Mallaig on The Highland Council has been won by Sammy Cameron, Independent who was one of eight candidates who contested the vacancy.
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Tain & Easter Ross By-Election Result
Published on 26 Sep 2025The by-election to elect a councillor to represent Ward 7 – Tain and Easter Ross on The Highland Council has been won by Connie Ramsay, Scottish Liberal Democrats, who was one of six candidates who contested the vacancy.
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The Highland Council joins national pilot to put more organic peas on school plates
Published on 25 Sep 2025Soil Association Scotland and The Highland Council are collaborating on a pilot project to get organic peas into school meals, thanks to extended funding from Sustain’s Bridging the Gap Programme.
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Goal of all-weather pitch moves a step closer
Published on 24 Sep 2025The long-held ambition to have a community all-weather sports pitch located in the East of Inverness is taking a step forward.
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Interim Community Council Election – Voters encouraged to return ballots
Published on 24 Sep 2025Postal ballot papers for the contested Ardgay and District and Avoch and Killen Community Councils were posted out yesterday (Tuesday 23 September).
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Still time to book tickets for the 2025 Highland Festival
Published on 23 Sep 2025Recent archaeological discoveries and research from across the Highlands and beyond will be the focus of the 2025 Highland Archaeology Festival which takes place in Inverness this coming weekend.
