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Candidates For Highland Council By-Election Confirmed
Published on 7 Nov 2025Following today’s deadline for nominations, The Highland Council can confirm the details of the 6 candidates that are standing in the Ward 21 Fort William and Ardnamurchan By-election.
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Wick - Aberdeen PSO Procurement Process Launches
Published on 13 Nov 2025Expectations are high that a new operator for the Wick – Aberdeen PSO service will be secured very soon.
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Inverness City Region Deal Annual Report highlights investment
Published on 13 Nov 2025The Economy and Infrastructure Committee today (Thursday 13 November) noted the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal Annual Report for 2024/25.
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Bridge Maintenance and Investment Plans approved
Published on 13 Nov 2025Councillors have approved a comprehensive report outlining the condition of its road bridge stock, the inspection regime, and the works required to maintain vital road structures across the region.
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Community participation and engagement a key focus for Highland Council
Published on 13 Nov 2025At last week’s meeting of the Communities and Place Committee, progress updates were provided on Highland Council’s ongoing work to increase participation and engagement with communities.
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Promotion plans shared for Highland Council’s Registration Service
Published on 13 Nov 2025An annual update on the work of Highland Council’s Registration Service was given at last week’s meeting of the Communities and Place Committee.
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Council Progresses Plans for Masterplan Consent Areas to accelerate housing delivery across Highland
Published on 13 Nov 2025Highland Council is taking a significant step forward in addressing the region’s housing needs and unlocking development potential by progressing plans to establish 3 to 4 Masterplan Consent Areas.
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Area Place Plans bring investment opportunities for Highland communities
Published on 13 Nov 2025Members of Highland Council’s Communities and Place Committee last week received progress updates for the delivery of Area Place Plans throughout Highland communities.
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Gold award recognises commitment to music at Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh
Published on 13 Nov 2025Pupils and staff at Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh on the Isle of Skye are now proud recipients of the ‘We Make Music Schools Gold Award’
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Council approves Children’s Services Recovery plan
Published on 12 Nov 2025A robust recovery plan for the delivery of Children’s Service of The Highland Council has been approved by Members of the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee.
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Council raises concerns about Children’s Bill consultation
Published on 12 Nov 2025Concerns have been raised by the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee regarding the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill.
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Council to support services to Keep The Promise in Highland
Published on 12 Nov 2025As part of Highland Council’s corporate parenting responsibilities, Members of the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee have agreed to support Council services to Keep The Promise.
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Plans progress for solar energy projects on Tain Common Good land
Published on 12 Nov 2025The Highland Council is taking the next steps towards developing two new solar photovoltaic (PV) array projects on Tain Common Good land, as part of the Council’s commitment to renewable energy generation and achieving Net Zero.
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Lochaber Short Term Let Control Area agreed as justified by local members
Published on 11 Nov 2025Lochaber Short Term Let Control Area agreed as justified by local members
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No evidence to support Short Term Let Control Area in Black Isle and Easter Ross
Published on 11 Nov 2025The Highland Council’s Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee has agreed that there is currently no justification to introduce a Short Term Let Control for the area.
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Iar-Chuairtean Deireannach Dearbhaichte airson Deasbad Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig 2025
Published on 7 Nov 2025Eighteen teams from eighteen schools across Scotland took part in the opening rounds of Deasbad Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig 2025, held over two days at An Lanntair, Stornoway
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Comfort Scheme Agreements to offer increased public convenience provision throughout the Highlands
Published on 6 Nov 2025Members of Highland Council’s Communities and Place Committee have today considered proposals for the Council’s new three-year Comfort Scheme Agreements from 2026 – 2029.
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Housing Finance and Rent Strategy 2026 – 2031 approved
Published on 5 Nov 2025The Housing and Property Committee met today (Wednesday 5 Nov 2025) and considered an update on the development of a long-term Financial Strategy for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), including a proposed Rent Strategy for 2026–2031. Members agreed a set of key principles to guide financial planning and rent setting and also recommendations for the upcoming annual tenant rent consultation.
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Projects progress in Highland Council’s Net Zero Programme
Published on 5 Nov 2025Members of Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee have welcomed continued progress across a range of projects within the Council’s Net Zero Programme.
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Data updates for Highland Council’s Energy Benchmarking Tool
Published on 5 Nov 2025Highland Council has refreshed its Energy Benchmarking Tool with the latest 2024/25 data, making it easier for the public, Elected Members, and staff to explore the Council’s energy use.
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Highland Council progresses heat network plans for Inverness
Published on 5 Nov 2025Plans to develop city-wide heat networks in Inverness have taken a further step forward following an update to Members at today’s meeting of the Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee.
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Highland Council agrees annual report for Public Bodies Climate Change Duties
Published on 5 Nov 2025Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee has agreed the Council’s 2024/25 Annual Report under Public Bodies Climate Change Duties.
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The Highland Council Strategic Housing Investment Plan priorities
Published on 5 Nov 2025‘The Highland Council’s plan to accelerate Affordable Housing Programme with increased Investment and strategic planning that aligns with the priorities set out in the Highland Housing Challenge’.
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‘From empty properties to homes: Bringing houses back into use for Highland communities’
Published on 5 Nov 2025‘From empty properties to homes: Bringing houses back into use for Highland communities’
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Domestic Abuse Housing Policy agreed by Highland Council
Published on 5 Nov 2025The Housing and Property Committee met today (Wednesday 5 Nov 2025) and agreed a new Domestic Abuse Housing Policy that clearly sets out its app
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Badenoch and Strathspey parking income available for community projects
Published on 4 Nov 2025At Monday's Badenoch and Strathspey Committee, Members were updated on income generated by the Invitation to Pay parking scheme in the area’s Council-operated car parks throughout 2024/25.
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Area Place Plan agreed for Badenoch and Strathspey
Published on 4 Nov 2025Members of the Badenoch and Strathspey Committee have agreed to adopt an Area Place Plan for the region.
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Highland Council opens applications for a new Reuse & Repair Fund
Published on 4 Nov 2025Highland Council opens applications for a new Reuse & Repair Fund
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Council vehicles powered by recycled vegetable oil hit the road
Published on 4 Nov 2025A joint venture between The Highland Council and Highland Fuels means that a public bus and a refuse collection vehicle are now being run using recycled cooking oil.
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Invitation to pay car parks raise funds for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Published on 3 Nov 2025An invitation to pay car parking scheme will contribute almost £25,000 to be spent in The Highland Council’s Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh ward in the next year.
