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Postal Packs issued for two Highland Council By-Elections
Published on 16 Sep 2024Postal vote packs for the Ward 6 Cromarty Firth and Ward 14 Inverness Central by-elections have been posted out
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Crown Primary School staff member creates a mood boosting art installation
Published on 18 Sep 2024Crown Primary School staff member creates a mood boosting art installation
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Highland Schools Celebrate Rights Respecting Schools Award Gold Success
Published on 17 Sep 2024Several Highland schools have been recognised at the meeting of The Highland Council’s Education Committee last week (Thursday 12 September) for their commitment to children’s rights with the prestigious Rights Respecting Schools Award. The award, issued by the UK Committee for UNICEF, celebrates schools that have successfully embedded children’s rights into their daily practice.
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Corran Ferry Infrastructure pre-planning application consultation 26 September
Published on 17 Sep 2024Corran Ferry Infrastructure pre-planning application consultation 26 September
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Spòrs Gàidhlig a’ tabhann cur-seachadan togarrach aig Àrd-sgoil a’ Phluic
Published on 16 Sep 2024Mar phàirt den obair leantainnich aca, bha Spòrs Gàidhlig a’ ruith chur-seachadan spòrsail do dh’òigridh Àrd-sgoil a’ Phluic eadar Dimàirt 10mh is Diardaoin 12mh den t-Sultain.
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Roads and Infirmary Bridge closed for Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
Published on 16 Sep 2024Motorists are being advised that various road temporary closures and restrictions will be in place in the interests of public safety during the Loch Ness Marathon, River Ness 10k Race .....
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Parking penalty charge notice scam warning
Published on 13 Sep 2024The Highland Council Trading Standards service is urging motorists to be aware of a recent trend in scam texts aimed at tricking people into thinking they have to act quickly to pay a PCN.
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Future of Thor House
Published on 13 Sep 2024The Council can now confirm that it intends to reinstate the property as a short break house for children with disability.
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Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) refresh
Published on 12 Sep 2024Education Members noted the work being undertaken to refresh Highland’s approach to GIRFEC based upon the guidance launched by the Scottish Government.
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Community Learning and Development Plan 2024–2027
Published on 12 Sep 2024The Education Committee met today (Thursday 12 September 2024) and agreed the Community Learning and Development Plan 2024-2027.
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Education Committee supports recommendation for Youth Work and Adult Learning transfer
Published on 12 Sep 2024Education Members have agreed to transfer Youth Work and Adult Learning to the Council from High Life Highland.
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New Highland Youth Convener takes up the reins for 2024/25
Published on 12 Sep 2024Lauren McKittrick from Inverness has taken up the role of Highland Youth Convener, becoming the 16th young person to take on the job since 2007.
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Council Funded Advice services assist 26,500 customers and exceed £26.8 million in financial gains
Published on 12 Sep 2024Members of the Corporate Resources Committee, when presented with the annual performance report yesterday (11 September 2024), praised the work of Council-funded advice and information services.
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Seachdnar oileanach bho shabhal mòr ostaig air bursaraidh fhaighinn bho chomhairle na gàidhealtachd
Published on 11 Sep 2024Tha seachdnar oileanach bho Shabhal Mòr Ostaig air taic fhaighinn tro Sgeama Bhursaraidhean Gàidhlig Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd.
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Don’t lose your vote – residents in Highland and Western Isles are urged to check voter registration details
Published on 11 Sep 2024Highland and Western Isles residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
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Annual Procurement Report 2023-24 considered by members
Published on 11 Sep 2024Highland Council’s Corporate Resources Committee today (Wednesday, 11 September 2024) considered the Council's Annual Procurement Report for 2023-2024.
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Timetable for Highland Council Ward 21 By-Election confirmed
Published on 11 Sep 2024The timetable for the election of one Councillor to represent Ward 21 Fort William and Ardnamurchan has been confirmed.
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Four Chief Officers appointed to Corporate service
Published on 10 Sep 2024Highland Council has appointed four chief officers in the latest phase of its new senior management restructuring.
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Interim Community Council Election
Published on 10 Sep 2024Following the withdrawal period for candidates, The Highland Council can now confirm that a postal ballot will be held to decide the membership of Ardgay and District Community Council.
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Highland Health and Social Care Partnership support World Suicide Prevention Day
Published on 10 Sep 2024The Highland Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) are pleased to support World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on 10 September 2024.
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Tackling population challenges in the Highlands
Published on 9 Sep 2024The Scottish Government has awarded the council £60,000 for 2024/25 from the Addressing Depopulation Fund, as part of a wide-ranging plan to strengthen communities facing population decline.
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Early Learning and Childcare consultation survey launch
Published on 9 Sep 2024Highland Council’s Early Learning and Childcare Consultation survey is open until Friday 4 October 2024.
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Community Benefits from Procurement sought through new Council policy
Published on 6 Sep 2024Highland communities will gain from a policy which seeks to secure meaningful environmental, social, and economic benefits through the Council’s procurement activities.
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Highland integrated British Sign Language Plan 2024-2030
Published on 5 Sep 2024Highland integrated British Sign Language Plan 2024-2030
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Road Closure at B851 Flichity Bridge, Strathnairn
Published on 5 Sep 2024Motorists are being advised that a further part-time road closure is required on Monday 9 September between 0900 and 1600.
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Comataidh na Gàidhlig a’ cur fàilte air cunntasan às ùr mu fhoghlam is coileanadh
Published on 5 Sep 2024Chuir Buill Comataidh Gàidhlig na Comhairle fàilte air adhartas leis a’ ghluasad eadar seann Phlana Gàidhlig Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd agus dreachd làithreach 2024–29.
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Councillors approve process for creation of Firework Control Zones.
Published on 5 Sep 2024A process for responding to community requests for the creation of Firework Control Zones in The Highland Council area has been approved by Members of the Communities and Place Committee.
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Highland communities are to benefit from over £800K Regeneration Funding awarded to rural projects
Published on 4 Sep 2024The Highland Strategic Local Action Group who met during August, considered, and agreed funding for 49 projects submitted to the Community Led Local Development fund (CLLD).
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Council gearing up for Highland Visitor Levy consultation
Published on 4 Sep 2024Council gearing up for Highland Visitor Levy consultation
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Still time to apply to vote in Highland Council By-elections
Published on 4 Sep 2024Polling will take place on 26 September 2024 to elect two of 12 candidates standing in Highland Council's Cromarty Firth Ward by-election and one of 6 candidates for Ward 14 - Inverness Central.
