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Young people across the Highlands are encouraged to register to vote during Welcome to Your Vote week
Published on 30 Jan 2023This week (30 January – 5 February) is Welcome to Your Vote week which is the ideal time to start conversations with young people about democracy, politics, and all aspects of voting.
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Caithness residents have opportunity to help shape community spaces
Published on 3 Feb 2023Residents across Caithness have the chance to shape the future use of four local community spaces.
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Council confirms new list of Species Champions as part of fight against biodiversity loss
Published on 3 Feb 2023Economy and Infrastructure Committee members yesterday (2 February 2023) approved Highland Council’s new Species Champions.
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Committee approves EV charging tariff increase
Published on 2 Feb 2023The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee members today (2 February 2023) approved a revised tariff structure for Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points across the region.
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Members approve Highland Council’s Delivery Plan for utilising grants from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Published on 2 Feb 2023Members of Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee today (2 February 2023) agreed the local authority’s Delivery Plan for funding received via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
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Committee updated on recent transport consultations to modernise and improve the local transport network
Published on 2 Feb 2023At today’s meeting of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee (Thursday 2 February) members were given an update on the next steps to be taken after an intensive period of public c
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Local Visitor Levy progress update discussed at Committee
Published on 2 Feb 2023Local Visitor Levy progress update discussed at Committee
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Second Inner Moray Firth Local Development Plan to be submitted to Ministers
Published on 2 Feb 2023Today, (Thursday 2 February) The Highland Council has endorsed a major step in completing an updated planning strategy for the Inner Moray Firth.
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Results of Interim Community Council Elections
Published on 2 Feb 2023Following last month’s announcement of Interim Community Council elections for eight Highland communities, The Highland Council is today (Thursday 2 February) able to confirm that five have been forme
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Council granted Path Order to allow the continuation of The Peffery Way
Published on 2 Feb 2023Council granted Path Order to allow the continuation of The Peffery Way
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Still time to stand for Cairngorms National Park Authority elections
Published on 1 Feb 2023Anyone wishing to stand for election as one of 5 community representatives on the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board has until 4pm on Wednesday 15 February 2023 to lodge their nomination papers.
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£100,000 secured by four Black Isle community projects
Published on 1 Feb 2023Councillors allocated all of their funding, a total of £104,636, to four projects.
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A’ chiad tachartas dhreuchdan ann an Gàidhlig do phàrantan is luchd-cùraim
Published on 1 Feb 2023Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is offering its first ever national webinar in Gaelic to help parents and carers of pupils considering learning, or currently studying the language.
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Black Isle Area Committee members approve area’s road capital programme for 2023/24
Published on 1 Feb 2023Members of the Black Isle Area Committee have approved the area’s road capital programme for 2023/24.
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Committee approves prioritised roads capital programme for Skye and Raasay
Published on 1 Feb 2023Committee approves prioritised roads capital programme for Skye and Raasay
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Highland Council Winter Road Conditions report - Tuesday 31 January 2023
Published on 31 Jan 2023Road condition reports for the areas where road treatment has been carried out on Tuesday 31 January 2023.
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Highland Council supports time to talk day 2 February 2022
Published on 30 Jan 2023Highland Council supports time to talk day 2 February 2022
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Dingwall & Seaforth members give their backing to two local community projects
Published on 30 Jan 2023Members of the Dingwall and Seaforth Committee have considered applications submitted to the area’s Community Regeneration Fund and allocated £43,557 of their funding.
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£443,244.88 Community Regeneration Funding awarded to 16 Skye and Raasay projects
Published on 30 Jan 2023£443,244.88 Community Regeneration Funding awarded to 16 Skye and Raasay projects
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Online enrolment opens for 2023 Primary 1 places
Published on 30 Jan 2023Highland Council is inviting parents and carers to enrol their child online for the next school session starting on 15 August 2023.
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Skye and Raasay Housing Capital Programme priorities agreed for 2023-2027
Published on 30 Jan 2023Skye and Raasay Housing Capital Programme priorities agreed for 2023-2027
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Your views on Public Transport in Lochaber - still time to take part
Published on 30 Jan 2023The Highland Council is reminding anyone living in Lochaber that there is still time to pass on their views about public transport issues and their suggestions on what could be improved.
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Islands Emergency Cost Crisis Fund support grant agreed for eligible residents of Skye and Raasay
Published on 30 Jan 2023Islands Emergency Cost Crisis Fund support grant agreed for eligible residents of Skye and Raasay
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Highland Council Winter Road Conditions report - Monday 30 January 2023
Published on 30 Jan 2023Highland Council Winter Road Conditions report - Monday 30 January 2023
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Highland Council Winter Road Conditions report - Friday 27 January 2023
Published on 27 Jan 2023Highland Council Winter Road Conditions report - Friday 27 January 2023
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City Leader flies the flag for Inverness at Scottish Cities Week 2023 event in London
Published on 26 Jan 2023The Highland Council’s City Leader, Cllr Ian Brown has returned from taking part in Scottish Cities Week (23-26 January) where he has been showcasing the investment potential of Inverness....
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Launch of new website to inspire visits to Highlands and Islands
Published on 26 Jan 2023Launch of new website to inspire visits to Highlands and Islands
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Council house rent to increase by 4% for 2023/24
Published on 26 Jan 2023Council house rent to increase by 4% for 2023/24
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Proposed renewal of the Inverness Business Improvement District
Published on 26 Jan 2023A ballot is to be held on the proposal to renew the Business Improvement District (BID) for Inverness city centre for a fourth term.
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Easter Ross Area Committee agreed to a 3% garage rents increase for 2023/24
Published on 25 Jan 2023Easter Ross Area Committee agreed to a 3% garage rents increase for 2023/24
