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Still time to apply to vote in Inverness South By-Election
Published on 11 Mar 2024Polling will take place on Thursday 11 April 2024 to elect one of eight candidates standing in The Highland Council's Inverness South Ward by-election and voters are being reminded to make sure they are ready to cast their vote.
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‘Yes’ vote for Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District
Published on 18 Mar 2024Eligible voters in the geographical area have voted ‘yes’ to renew the Visit Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District (BID) for a further period of 5 years from 1 April 2024 until 31 March 2029
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Members Agree Digital Ambition for Council
Published on 18 Mar 2024Members of Highland Council approved a corporate Digital Ambition, which has been designed to deliver significant organisational change across Council services.
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Proposed Closure of Gergask Primary School
Published on 15 Mar 2024Proposed Closure of Gergask Primary School
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Members agree Highland Council’s new Community Wealth Building Strategy
Published on 14 Mar 2024Members agree Highland Council’s new Community Wealth Building Strategy
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£60m capital investment approved for roads and infrastructure
Published on 14 Mar 2024Plans to invest up to £60m new Capital in Highland roads and infrastructure have been approved by Members at the Council meeting on 14 March.
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Council agrees a new draft Highland Outcome Improvement Plan
Published on 14 Mar 2024Highland Council members have considered and agreed a revised draft Highland Outcome Improvement Plan.
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Clarification on the role of MCR Pathways’ Coordinators and Mentors
Published on 14 Mar 2024The Council remains committed to supporting mentoring in our schools, including the support that is currently delivered through the MCR Pathways programme.
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Temporary Traffic Lights - B862 at Scaniport Settlement
Published on 13 Mar 2024Monday 18th March for 10 days between 0800 and 1800 as works require.
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Visit Inverness Loch Ness Business Improvement District eligible businesses must return their ballot no later than 5pm on Thursday 14 March 2024
Published on 13 Mar 2024You can drop off your ballot at The Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX until Thursday 14 March until 5pm.
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The Highland Council meeting to be broadcast live on YouTube
Published on 12 Mar 2024The Highland Council meeting being held on Thursday 14 March 2024, will be broadcast live on The Highland Council YouTube channel.
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Riverside Way, Inverness: public progress update event
Published on 12 Mar 2024The meeting, which is open to anyone to attend, will be held at the Highland Rugby Club premises, Canal Park from 7pm on Thursday, 14 March.
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Commonwealth Day flag raising ceremony – 2024
Published on 11 Mar 2024In the 75th year of the Commonwealth of Nations on Monday 11 March 2024 Commonwealth Day is celebrated by people across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
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Transformation of much-loved Inverness playpark approaching important milestone
Published on 11 Mar 2024Transformation of much-loved Inverness playpark approaching important milestone
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Success of Payroll Modern Apprentice celebrated
Published on 8 Mar 2024Members congratulated Millar Gamble, Modern Apprentice, in achieving an SQA Certificate in Payroll SCQF at level 6.
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Nairnshire Common Good Fund Budget Agreed for 2024/25
Published on 8 Mar 2024Within the 2024/25 budget Committee approved, a revised Pitch Lettings Charging Framework was also agreed for implementation form 1 April 2024.
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Delivery plan sets out roadmap to deliver savings and investment
Published on 8 Mar 2024Delivery plan sets out roadmap to deliver savings and investment
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Candidates for The Highland Council By-Election Confirmed
Published on 7 Mar 2024Following today’s deadline for nominations, The Highland Council can confirm the details of all the candidates that are standing in the Inverness South Ward 19 By-election.
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HIE support the next steps for the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands
Published on 7 Mar 2024HIE support the next steps for the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands
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£60m capital investment proposed for roads and infrastructure
Published on 7 Mar 2024Proposals to invest up to £60m in Highland roads and infrastructure will be going before Members for approval at March Council.
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Report reveals that walking, wheeling and cycling in Inverness takes up to 16,000 cars off the road each day
Published on 6 Mar 2024The UK’s most comprehensive assessment of walking, wheeling, and cycling in cities, has revealed every day, walking, wheeling, and cycling in Inverness takes up to 16,000 cars off the road which saves 3,300 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
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Inverness Crematorium receives positive annual report from Scottish Government Inspector
Published on 6 Mar 2024Inverness Crematorium receives positive annual report from Scottish Government Inspector
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Council’s revised allotment policy encourages communities to grow a greener future
Published on 6 Mar 2024Council’s revised allotment policy encourages communities to grow a greener future
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Council employee receives special recognition at the Scottish Empty Homes Awards
Published on 6 Mar 2024Council employee receives special recognition at the Scottish Empty Homes Awards
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Tachartas pàrant is pàiste spòrsail is fiosrachail san Eilean Sgitheanach
Published on 5 Mar 2024Parents interested in their children developing bilingualism through Gaelic are invited to a family information event on Tuesday 12 March at Kilmuir Primary School from 10am to 11:45am.
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More Highland school leavers than ever before moving into a positive destination
Published on 5 Mar 2024A record number 95.3% of Highland school leavers in the last year have gone into a positive destination including employment, higher education, further education, training, and voluntary work.
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Chair confirms dates for thermal trial
Published on 5 Mar 2024The Chair of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee has confirmed details of a trial, to start next week, of a thermal process for carrying out pothole repairs.
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Improvements to waste and recycling collections across Highland – starting in Ross and Cromarty
Published on 4 Mar 2024Improvements to waste and recycling collections across Highland – starting in Ross and Cromarty
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Visit Inverness Loch Ness Business Improvement District eligible businesses must return their ballot no later than 5pm on Thursday 14 March 2024
Published on 4 Mar 2024All ballot papers must be returned in the pre-paid envelope provided to the CIVICA Election Services by no later than 5pm on Thursday 14 March 2024.
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Corran Ferry - Maid of Glencoul annual refit
Published on 4 Mar 2024Corran Ferry - Maid of Glencoul annual refit