News Centre
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Impact on PSA posts significantly reduced to under 12 across Highland
Published on 21 May 2019There will be minimal impact on PSA posts due to extensive work done to protect staff through holding back over 50 vacant posts and identifying other opportunities within the council.
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City roads to close for parade
Published on 20 May 2019A number of roads in Inverness City Centre will be temporarily closed to all vehicles on Saturday (25 May) in the interests of public safety during the Birchwood Highland parade.
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Updated active travel maps now available for Inverness
Published on 20 May 2019he popular active travel map for Inverness has been updated and reprinted with the aim of making it easier for local residents and visitors alike to plan safer routes for everyday and leisure journeys around the city.
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Councillors to liaise with Badenoch & Strathspey communities over changes to Christmas lighting support
Published on 20 May 2019Badenoch and Strathspey Councillors are to liaise with Community Councils and local community groups wishing to provide festive Christmas lighting and decorations.
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Free forum event for Highland landlords
Published on 20 May 2019The Highland Council, in partnership with Under One Roof Scotland, are inviting all private landlords to a special seminar specifically to look at issues surrounding common repairs and building maintenance in flats and how to deal with any problems that may arise.
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Highland pupils impress with engineering skills
Published on 20 May 2019Tore and Munlochy primary school children have been part of an exciting STEM project with Primary Engineer to build and design shoe box and electric powered cars.
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Improved financial position welcomed
Published on 17 May 2019A greatly improved financial position is to be reported to the council’s Corporate Resources Committee meeting next week
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Caithness welcomes £265,290 Town Centre Funding
Published on 17 May 2019CAITHNESS has been awarded £265,290 of funding to stimulate economic investments in Highland town centres to help them diversify and flourish.
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Step forward for trial air services between Skye and Glasgow
Published on 16 May 2019At today’s meeting of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee, Councillors gave the go ahead for the Chair to write to the Transport Secretary on behalf of the Council, HITRANS and HIE seeking financial and technical support to enable the establishment of trial air services between Skye and Glasgow.
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Council confirms commitment to Food For Life
Published on 16 May 2019Council confirms commitment to Food For Life
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Committee welcomes Town Centre Funding
Published on 16 May 2019Members of The Highland Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee have welcomed new funding to stimulate economic investments in Highland town centres to help them diversify ....
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Community asset transfers approved by Councillors
Published on 16 May 2019Two Highland communities have had their requests for buildings to be transferred over to them approved by The Highland Council.
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Go ahead given for extended Grantown Conservation Area
Published on 16 May 2019Members of The Highland Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee have given the green light for the boundary of the Grantown-on-Spey Conservation Area to be extended ......
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Highland Council supports Mental Health Awareness and launches staff resilience training programme
Published on 16 May 2019In support of the national Mental Health Awareness Week (13 – 19 May 2019) The Highland Council has launched a resilience training programme for all employees to be delivered over the next 12 months.
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Council warning over illegally imported puppies
Published on 15 May 2019The Highland Council is warning anyone considering buying a puppy to ensure they buy from reputable sources.
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New Head teacher appointed for Gairloch High
Published on 14 May 2019The new Head Teacher of Gairloch High School is Mr Wim Chalmet.
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Parking Enforcement is coming to a street near you
Published on 14 May 2019With the Decriminalisation of Parking Enforcement, and establishment of the Highland Council Parking Services in 2016, the local authority has committed to the roll-out of enforcement activities across all population centres in Highland.
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Progress for Inverness Castle transformation
Published on 13 May 2019Progress in the transformation of Inverness Castle to become a new visitor attraction for the city was marked today with the announcements of the architect and the creative director for the project.
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Could you change a future?
Published on 13 May 2019People who live in the Highlands are being asked “Could you #changeafuture?”
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Culloden Academy S2 pupils praise Crocus Group support
Published on 13 May 2019Culloden Academy S2 pupils, Aimi Kenyon and Jasmine Unwin, spoke passionately about the quality of bereavement support given to children by the Crocus Group.
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Lochaber Pupils Venice Bound for UNESCO Festival
Published on 9 May 2019Two pupils from Lochaber High School will be attending the UNESCO CIAK JUNIOR International Film Festival at the end of May, in an opportunity of a lifetime.
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Highland Council wifi project shortlisted for Connected Britain Award
Published on 9 May 2019The Highland Council has made the shortlist for the prestigious 2019 Connected Britain Awards for the free outdoor public Wi-Fi project in 17 locations across the Highland region
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Easter Ross Community Partnership Meeting
Published on 8 May 2019The Easter Ross Community Partnership will meet in public at the Alness Academy on Wednesday 15th May 2019 from 6pm - 8 pm.
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Rare views from the steeple at Nairn Courthouse
Published on 8 May 2019The ongoing refurbishment works of Nairn Courthouse steeple have afforded the opportunity to examine the historic steeple close-up and to take in the expansive views over Nairnshire.
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Inverness pupils to get road safety tips
Published on 8 May 2019More than three hundred primary 6 and 7 pupils are gathering today and tomorrow in Inverness and Caithness to be trained in new roles as Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO) for their schools.
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Grantown Grammar pupil wins British Long Distance Orienteering Championship
Published on 8 May 2019Grantown Grammar S2 pupil, Alice Kemsley (13), won the British Long Distance Orienteering Championships held in Yorkshire on Sunday (5 May 2019).
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EU citizens urged to avoid unofficial electoral registration websites
Published on 7 May 2019EU citizens that want to vote in the European Parliamentary elections in UK are being urged by the Electoral Commission to only apply to register to vote through local councils or official websites.
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Local organising committee to assist Celtic Media Festival
Published on 7 May 2019The Highland Council and the Celtic Media Festival set up a local organising committee to assist in delivering the Festival in the area.
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Crown primary school pupils bake with Alzheimer Scotland
Published on 7 May 2019P5 pupils at Crown Primary School in Inverness have been working with attendees of Alzheimer Scotland’s Woodlands Day Service to produce a cook book together.
