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Notice of Election published for two Highland Council by-elections
Published on 15 Aug 2025Two vacancies have arisen for the election of Councillors to represent The Highland Council.
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Corran Ferry service - Maid of Glencoul refit update 19 August 2025
Published on 19 Aug 2025Corran Ferry service - Maid of Glencoul refit update 19 August 2025
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Highland Health and Social Care Partnership response to Joint Inspection report
Published on 19 Aug 2025The Highland Health and Social Care Partnership welcome the findings of the recent joint inspection conducted by the Care Inspectorate and Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
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Nominations open to become a Community Councillor – a chance to represent your local community
Published on 19 Aug 2025Nominations are now open for individuals interested in becoming a Community Councillor for Community Councils that have fallen into abeyance or have submitted a request to re-estabish.
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Funding applications over £10,000 approved by City Committee
Published on 18 Aug 2025Three projects have been awarded funding support of over £10,000 each following a decision taken today (Monday 18 August) at The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee.
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City Committee responds to changes in Inverness bus network and announces involvement in new passenger needs study
Published on 18 Aug 2025At today’s City of Inverness Area Committee (Monday 18 August) members reviewed a series of actions taken recently to address changes to the Inverness City bus network.
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Winter service plan for 2025/26 approved for Inverness Area
Published on 18 Aug 2025At the Inverness City Area Committee held earlier today (Monday 18 August 2025) , members agreed a winter maintenance plan for the area.
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Vision for Inverness City Centre Transformation
Published on 18 Aug 2025The Highland Council is taking steps toward revitalising Inverness City Centre, building on the momentum of recent landmark developments.
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Highland Council sets out robust Winter Maintenance Plan for Black Isle and Easter Ross
Published on 15 Aug 2025The Winter Maintenance Plan for Black Isle and Easter Ross was approved by members of the Area Committee who met on Monday 11 August 2025.
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Meet the Buyer North set to bring businesses together for the largest free procurement event in the North of Scotland
Published on 14 Aug 2025The Supplier Development Programme will hold the seventh annual Meet the Buyer North event on Wednesday 10 September at The Music Halls in Aberdeen.
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Driving forward with Community Transport
Published on 14 Aug 2025Yesterday (Wednesday 13 August 2025) The Highland Council brought together community transport providers along with representatives from the NHS to focus on developing the network and to explore optio
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Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee welcomes Net Zero progress
Published on 13 Aug 2025Members of Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee today received an update on the Council’s Net Zero Programme.
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Climate Change Committee endorses strategy to build Highland’s climate resilience
Published on 13 Aug 2025Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee have agreed to recommend approval of a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy.
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Evanton social housing reaches milestone build for Highland
Published on 13 Aug 2025Evanton social housing reaches milestone build for Highland.
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Communities’ views to be sought on future Housing Allocations Policy
Published on 13 Aug 2025Communities’ views to be sought on future Housing Allocations Policy
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Lochaber area projects awarded Community Regeneration Funding
Published on 12 Aug 2025Lochaber area projects awarded Community Regeneration Funding
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Mallaig play area equipment renewal agreed
Published on 12 Aug 2025Mallaig Play Area equipment renewal agreed
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2025/26 winter service plan approved for Lochaber Area
Published on 12 Aug 20252025/26 winter service plan approved for Lochaber Area
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Playparks to benefit from new investment
Published on 11 Aug 2025Several playparks across the Black Isle and Cromarty Firth Wards are set to benefit from a new round of investment as The Highland Council allocates funding through its Capital Programme and other key sources including The Scottish Government Play Park Renewal Fund.
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Tain Common Good Asset Register Review secures stronger community legacy
Published on 11 Aug 2025The Highland Council has completed an in-depth review of the Tain Common Good Asset Register, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to transparency, effective stewardship, and community benefit in line with the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.
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Lochaber waste and recycling service change
Published on 11 Aug 2025The Highland Council is now in the final phase of improvements to waste and recycling services, with residents in Lochaber set to receive the new service from September 2025.
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Alexandra Bridge, Tain - temporary closure
Published on 8 Aug 2025Members of the public are advised that the Alexandra Bridge at Tain Links is currently closed.
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Vision 2026 family fun day at Eden Court
Published on 7 Aug 2025The Highland Children’s Services Partnership will be hosting a free family fun day at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness on Monday 11 August 2025.
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Infirmary Bridge in Inverness closed
Published on 7 Aug 2025Members of the public are advised that the Infirmary Bridge in Inverness is currently closed.
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Community projects benefit from ward funding in Badenoch and Strathspey
Published on 6 Aug 2025Members of the Badenoch and Strathspey Committee have this week noted the 29 community projects that have benefited from more than £30,000 of Ward Discretionary Funding since 2023.
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Community regeneration funds and Playpark boost in Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Published on 6 Aug 2025Members of the Highland Council’s Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee yesterday (4 August) agreed to approve community regeneration funds worth £78,775.71 for five projects in the ward.
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Burial ground projects in Wester Ross
Published on 6 Aug 2025Work at three burial ground projects were noted by the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh area committee this week.
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Praise for work of Council’s Environmental Health team
Published on 6 Aug 2025The work of The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team has been praised by councillors on the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee.
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Winter maintenance plan approved for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Published on 6 Aug 2025The Winter Maintenance Plan for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh was approved by members of the Area Committee who met on Monday (4 August).
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Advice for consumers on Private Water Supplies during periods of power outage
Published on 6 Aug 2025Consumers on private water supplies and are affected by power cuts are being advised by Highland Council's Environmental Health team, to pre-boil their water before drinking it.
