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Highland Roads Recovery – More road works completed in Ross-shire
Published on 24 Jun 2021The Highland Council’s Roads Team has been very busy completing more road projects in Wester Ross according to the prioritised Area Capital Programme for 2021 – 2022.
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Pack To The Future! Kinmylies pupils post time capsule in Inverness West Link's Torvean Bridge
Published on 24 Jun 2021Pupils at Kinmylies Primary School posted a message to the future today after placing a time capsule in Inverness West Link’s new Torvean (Swing) Bridge.
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Council agrees a financial plan
Published on 24 Jun 2021A financial plan which will invest a further £10M across a range of projects in phase 2 of the investment strategy for Health and Prosperity and £54M of capital investment in schools.
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Inverness Castle transformation – Spirit:360
Published on 24 Jun 2021Spirit:360, a commissioning programme for emerging and established creative professionals, is now open for applications, it was announced by High Life Highland and Creative Scotland today.
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Old Farmer’s Showfield in Nairn to benefit from Covid-19 Ward Discretionary funding
Published on 24 Jun 2021Members of the Nairnshire Committee have agreed to use a share of the Ward’s remaining Covid-19 Ward Discretionary fund to allow for the continuation of grass cutting at the old Farmer’s Showfield.
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Nairnshire members presented with responses from public consultation on Sandown Lands
Published on 24 Jun 2021Members of the Nairnshire Area Committee were presented with the responses and comments raised following a statutory public consultation on the disposal of Sandown Lands for development purposes..
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COVID-19 update
Published on 24 Jun 2021In keeping with other areas of Scotland, there has been a significant increase in cases of COVID-19 across Highland, with 83 cases notified in our area on Tuesday (22nd June).
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Temporary road closure of the Strathcarnoch to Torboll Road
Published on 24 Jun 2021There will be a temporary road closure of the U3521 Strathcarnoch - Torboll Road on Monday 28 June 2021 and Tuesday 29 June 2021, between the hours of 8:00 until 18:30 each day.
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New homes in Dingwall named after local stalwart
Published on 23 Jun 2021The Highland Council is looking forward to welcoming tenants to their new homes in the heart of Dingwall at the recently completed Joe Yates Court development, named after one of the town’s greatest c
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Response to recommendations on future of Education in Scotland
Published on 23 Jun 2021The Highland Council noted this week’s announcement on the changes to the Scottish qualifications and assessment system.
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Highland secures major funding for sustainable transport future
Published on 23 Jun 2021The Highland Council has secured £2.76M in a first round of funding to transform public transport in the region.
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Public views sought for taxi fare review in Highland
Published on 22 Jun 2021Public is asked for views on proposals by Council to review maximum level of charges for hire of taxis or private hire cars fitted with taxi meters operating under licence of The Highland Council.
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Council to consult on disposal of Invergordon Town Hall
Published on 22 Jun 2021The Highland Council is launching a Common Good consultation giving the Invergordon community until 17 September 2021 to respond to the proposal to dispose of Invergordon Town Hall by sale/long lease.
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Ullapool Primary School pocket garden wins special commendation
Published on 22 Jun 2021Keep Scotland Beautiful recognises excellent design and garden
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£9m contract awarded for major new development on Inverness Campus
Published on 22 Jun 2021Work is set to get underway on a major new development on Inverness Campus that has the potential to attract highly skilled jobs to the Highlands.
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Further boost to road investment plan proposed
Published on 21 Jun 2021A further boost to the Council’s investment in roads is going to Council on Thursday 24 June for member approval.
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For Kids’ Sake… Child protection campaign urges everyone to be alert for signs of abuse or neglect
Published on 21 Jun 2021A new school holiday campaign being launched this week urges everyone in Highland to be alert for signs that the lockdown experience was anything but fun for some children.
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Launch of pioneering GO-HI transport accessibility app
Published on 21 Jun 2021The Highlands & Islands are leading the way in Scotland with the launch of a ground-breaking new app which will make it easier for residents, tourists & business travellers to access travel info.
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Inverness City Centre Survey
Published on 18 Jun 2021The Highland Council is conducting research about Inverness city centre and is encouraging residents, visitors and businesses - anyone who lives, works or enjoys leisure in the city - to take part in
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Temporary road closure – Merlewood Road, Inverness
Published on 18 Jun 2021There will be a temporary road closure on Merlewood Road, Inverness from 8:00 on Monday 21 June 2021 until 18:00 on Friday 9 July 2021.
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Call for Council to continue to lobby over Boundaries Scotland review
Published on 18 Jun 2021At a meeting of the Cross Party Council Boundary Review Group held earlier this week members expressed their disappointment with the Boundaries Scotland review of Electoral Arrangements for the Highla
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Highland Council submits Levelling Up and Community Renewal Fund Bids
Published on 18 Jun 2021he Highland Council has submitted bids to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund and Community Renewal Fund totalling over £80 million.
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£54M School investment plan proposed
Published on 18 Jun 2021An investment plan which includes proposals of up to £54M capital funding for 5 Highland schools is going to Council on Thursday 24 June for member agreement.
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Island Communities Fund now open for applications
Published on 17 Jun 2021Highland Council is encouraging businesses and community groups located across Scotland’s inhabited islands to submit an application to the Island Communities Fund (ICF).
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Na Meadhanan Gàidhlig air an aithneachadh air Geàrr-liosta Fèis nam Meadhanan Ceilteach
Published on 17 Jun 2021Gaelic Media recognised as Celtic Media Festival Announces Shortlists
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Temporary closure of the B8004 Gairlochy Swing Bridge
Published on 17 Jun 2021There will be a temporary closure of the B8004 Gairlochy Swing Bridge on Sunday 20 June and Monday 21 June from 00:01 to 05:00 each night.
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Highland Council doing its bit to tackle air pollution on Clean Air Day, 17 June 2021
Published on 17 Jun 2021Today, Clean Air Day Scotland sees schools, hospitals, workplaces & communities across Highland run events to inspire people to take simple steps to protect their health & their families' health
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Tourism Committee welcomes fourth round of RTIF
Published on 16 Jun 2021Tourism projects across the Highlands have benefited from a share of nearly £3million Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) to date.
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Overnight parking for motorhome users in designated Highland Council car parks to be considered
Published on 16 Jun 2021Members of The Highland Council’s Tourism Committee have agreed to consider an approach to define a Council policy on overnight parking of motorhomes.
