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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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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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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.
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Collapsed manhole B9006 Culloden Road Inverness
Published on 23 Sep 2025A full emergency repair will be required for the collapsed BT apparatus and manhole cover on the eastbound carriageway of the B9006 Culloden Road
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Resurfacing of Bridge Street, Castle Road and Castle Street, Inverness
Published on 22 Sep 2025Resurfacing works on Bridge Street, Castle Road and Castle Street, Inverness, commence on Monday 29 September 2025 and extending over 8 nights, from 8pm each night until 6am each morning.
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Highland Council By-elections for Wards 7 & 11 - Voters urged to make sure their vote counts
Published on 22 Sep 2025Polling will take place on Thursday 25 September 2025 to elect one of six candidates standing in The Highland Council's Tain and Easter Ross Ward by-election and one of eight candidates for Ward 11 ..
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Fort William parking discount agreed during the Lochaber Royal National Mòd
Published on 22 Sep 2025Highland Council is pleased to announce that discounted parking will be in place in Fort William throughout the duration of the Royal National Mòd, which is being held in Lochaber from 10-18 October.
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Public views sought for 2025/2026 taxi fare review in Highland
Published on 19 Sep 2025People are being asked for their views on proposals by The Highland Council to review the level of charges for the hire of taxis or private hire cars fitted with taxi meters operating under licence of
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Culloden Library hosts colourful Blas Festival event
Published on 17 Sep 2025Stories of highland folklore have inspired a colourful, collaborative work of art that will now be on permanent display at Culloden Library, as a result of a special workshop held last week.
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‘End of an era’ for Red Hot Highland Fling
Published on 17 Sep 2025Inverness Hogmanay event confirmed as cancelled.
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Deadline approaches for Common Good consultation proposals
Published on 15 Sep 2025Residents in both Cromarty, and Fortrose and Rosemarkie still have time to respond to Common Good consultation proposals.
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Postal Packs issued for two Highland Council By-elections
Published on 12 Sep 2025Postal vote packs for the Ward 7 Tain and Easter Ross and the Ward 11 Caol and Mallaig by-elections have been posted out. The Highland Council is advising postal voters to read the instructions carefully when completing their statement and ballot paper to ensure their vote counts.
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New Highland Youth Convener for 2025/26
Published on 11 Sep 2025Leah McBain from Lochinver has taken up the role of Highland Youth Convener. Twenty-three-year-old Leah began in post at the end of August, following a short spell shadowing the outgoing Highland Youth Convener, Lauren McKittrick from Inverness.
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Important Planning Update from The Highland Council
Published on 10 Sep 2025Important Planning Update from The Highland Council
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One month until Lochaber welcomes the world’s biggest Gaelic event
Published on 10 Sep 2025One month from now, the bustling Highland hub of Lochaber will welcome the world’s largest event celebrating Gaelic language and culture when the Royal National Mòd arrives – and participation in the prestigious event is set to rise.
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Specialist training ‘upskills’ practitioners in keeping people safe.
Published on 10 Sep 2025People from across six Highland organisations attended a suicide intervention training course today on World Suicide Prevention Day.
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Interim Community Council Elections – 2 Community Councils to hold a postal ballot to elect Community Councillors.
Published on 9 Sep 2025The Highland Council can now confirm that a postal ballot will be held to decide the membership of Ardgay and District, and Avoch and Killen Community Councils.
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Development Officer Support Scheme open to organisations within Sutherland
Published on 9 Sep 2025Members of Highland Council’s Sutherland County Committee have agreed to commit £250,000 of Community Regeneration Funding to launch a new Development Officer Support Scheme.
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New mobile library vans are coming – albeit a bit later than planned.
Published on 8 Sep 2025Two new mobile libraries, to serve customers in more rural parts of the Highlands have been delayed due to supply chain issues, High Life Highland and The Highland Council have confirmed today.
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Highland Archaeology Festival 2025
Published on 8 Sep 2025The annual Highland Archaeology Festival Conference is set to be held Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September at Highland Council Chamber in Inverness.
