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Prospective development partner clarifies intention for Embo Masterplan Consent Area
Published on 26 Jan 2026The Highland Council has invited residents to share their views on a possible proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) Scheme at Embo.
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Reduction in households in temporary accommodation and improved housing outcomes
Published on 28 Jan 2026The Highland Council reported a strong performance across several key housing indicators, including a reduction in households in temporary accommodation and improved repairs times.
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Asset Management is a catalyst for change for The Highland Council
Published on 28 Jan 2026Members have approved the introduction of a new framework to guide decisions on the future of its assets, supporting a more efficient, sustainable and future-ready approach to service delivery.
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North and South Planning Applications Committees (18/19 February) cancelled
Published on 27 Jan 2026The joint meeting of North and South Planning Applications Committees on 18 and 19 February is cancelled.
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‘Partnering for Progress’ Lochaber event hailed a success
Published on 27 Jan 2026A wide range of organisations and members of the public came together late in 2025 at the Nevis Centre, Fort William for a ‘Partnering for Progress’ event.
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Highland Council sets out 2026/27 roads investment programme for Black Isle and Easter Ross
Published on 26 Jan 2026The Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee has approved a prioritised, multi-year rolling programme of roads capital works for 2026/27
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FW2040: setting out priorities for year ahead
Published on 26 Jan 2026At today’s Lochaber Area Committee (Monday 26 January 2026), Members supported the FW2040 Masterplan progress to date, and the identified priorities for the coming year.
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Lochaber area awarded £270k Community Regeneration Funding
Published on 26 Jan 2026Eight applications for community projects for the Lochaber Area have been awarded funding totalling £270,120.28 from the Community Regeneration Fund (CRF).
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Glen Etive vehicle weight restriction approved to protect fragile infrastructure
Published on 26 Jan 2026Glen Etive vehicle weight restriction approved to protect fragile infrastructure.
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Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee approve Common Good budgets and updates
Published on 26 Jan 2026At its meeting on 26 January 2026, the Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee agreed the 2024/25 annual accounts, noted Q3 monitoring for 2025/26, and approved the 2026/27 budgets for the Cromarty, Fortrose and Rosemarkie, Invergordon and Tain Common Good funds.
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Council expands in-house bus network to protect key Inverness routes
Published on 26 Jan 2026From Thursday 19 February The Highland Council’s In-house bus team will be introducing a number of new routes including one covering the Dalneigh area of Inverness.
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Highlands and Islands Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements 2024/25 annual report published
Published on 26 Jan 2026The Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) annual report for the Highland and Islands area for 2025/25 has been published by the Highland and Islands Strategic Oversight Group (HIMSOG).
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Online enrolment opens today for 2026 Primary 1 places
Published on 26 Jan 2026The Highland Council is inviting parents and carers to enrol their child online for the next school session starting on 19 August 2026. .
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Tree safety works at Whin Park, Inverness
Published on 23 Jan 2026Tree safety works at Whin Park, Inverness
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New facility for additional support needs pupils at Wick High School
Published on 23 Jan 2026Last week Wick High School was delighted to welcome guests to the open day of a new facility for children with additional support needs.
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Inverness International Blues Festival video and all-weather Big Top announced
Published on 22 Jan 2026Organisers of the Inverness International Blues Festival today unveiled two key additions to the preparations for this major new music event.
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The Highland Council secures Path Order for Peffery Way
Published on 22 Jan 2026The Highland Council secures Path Order for Peffery Way
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Public invited to Justice Service open day in Sutherland
Published on 21 Jan 2026The Highland Council’s Justice Service team in Sutherland will be hosting an open day on Thursday 12 February 2026.
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Highland Registrars invite suppliers to 2026 Wedding Fair
Published on 20 Jan 2026Suppliers working in the wedding market are being invited by Highland Registrars to the third annual Wedding Fair.
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Put your Community Project on the Map!
Published on 20 Jan 2026“BeConnected” – A New Way to Shape Community Investment
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Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Tuesday 20 January 2026
Published on 20 Jan 2026Maps of the Council’s gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting
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Absent vote reapplication process - Postal voters urged to reapply
Published on 20 Jan 2026The Electoral Registration Officer has been writing to electors across Highland and Western Isles to advise them of the need to reapply for their postal vote for UK Parliament elections.
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Roads update for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Published on 20 Jan 2026Members of Highland Council's Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee have been given an update on the proposed programme of surface treatment works
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Committee Approves Four Community Regeneration Fund Applications for Caithness
Published on 19 Jan 2026The Caithness Area Committee has today (Monday 19 January 2026) approved four applications submitted to the Community Regeneration Fund (CRF), securing significant investment to support local projects that will benefit communities across the north.
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Councillors Approve Raised Table Traffic Calming Features for Wick
Published on 19 Jan 2026Final Obstacle Cleared for Wick Street Design Project
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Regeneration funds in Wester Ross and local group become playpark owners for £1
Published on 19 Jan 2026Projects in Highland Council’s Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh ward are to share Community Regeneration Funds worth £79,725.20.
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Ardvreck Castle parking improvement works begin
Published on 19 Jan 2026Ardvreck Castle parking improvement works begin
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Badenoch and Strathspey Committee members agree funding for community regeneration project
Published on 19 Jan 2026Badenoch and Strathspey Committee has awarded £5,316.26 of Community Regeneration Funding to the Newtonmore Village Hall project.
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Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail air buannachd eaconamach £3.9 millean a thoirt do Loch Abar
Published on 19 Jan 2026The world’s largest Scottish Gaelic festival, the Royal National Mòd 2025, generated an economic boost of £3.9 million to Lochaber.
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Highland Council winter road conditions for 19 January 2026
Published on 19 Jan 2026The Highland Council's winter road conditions for 19 January 2026.
