Public and community transport news

• Corran Ferry fare changes

  Published on 28 Mar 2022

  The Highland Council has confirmed that new fares for the Corran Ferry in Lochaber will apply from Friday 1 April for the 2022/23 season.

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  Corran Ferry new fares from Saturday 1 May

  Published on 29 Apr 2021

  New fares for the Corran Ferry in Lochaber will apply from Saturday 1 May for the 2021/22 season.

• Uig Ferry Terminal Improvements

  Published on 26 Oct 2017

  Members have approved the drafting and submission of a Harbour Revision Order and other construction consents for the new works required at Uig Harbour

• Options Appraisal for Corran Ferry to get underway

  Published on 23 Aug 2017

  The Lochaber Area Committee has agreed that an options appraisal should commence for the future of the Corran Ferry service.

• Tenders invited for Cromarty-Nigg Ferry

  Published on 4 Feb 2016

  Highland Council has invited tenders for a contract for a summer ferry service between Cromarty and Nigg.

• Corran Ferry fares set for 2016-17

  Published on 4 Feb 2016

  Members of the Community Services have considered the outcome of a community consultation on the Corran Ferry.

• Community Transport Grants applications invited

  Published on 6 Nov 2015

  Applications are now being invited for community transport grants to be awarded by The Highland Council. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday 18 December 2015.

• New Heathrow link receives warm welcome

  Published on 4 Nov 2015

  The Highland Council has welcomed British Airway’s announcement this morning of a new Heathrow link with Inverness from May next year.

• Highland Council backs calls over maritime safety deficit

  Published on 21 Oct 2015

  The Highland Council Leader, Cllr Margaret Davidson welcomed the call for reinstatement of ETVs by Highland MPs.

• Have your say on Highland Council transport services

  Published on 12 Oct 2015

  The Highland Council is seeking public opinion on the future provision of school, public and dial-a-bus transport services across the region.

• Good attendance at community consultation on White Bridge

  Published on 30 Jul 2015

  Approximately 40 people attended a productive consultation meeting in Cawdor on 29 July regarding the planned introduction of an 18 tonne weight restriction at White Bridge.

• Good progress reported on airport railway station plans

  Published on 28 Jul 2015

  HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands, aims to submit a detailed planning application for a new railway station near Inverness Airport.

• River Ness Flood Scheme nears completion

  Published on 20 May 2015

  MOVING closer towards the completion of Phase One of the River Ness Flood Scheme, Bank Street is to open fully on 29 May, with Huntly Street opening the following week on 5 June

• Ruthven Bridge replacement preparations get underway

  Published on 20 May 2015

  Further to discussions with the Contractor, it is anticipated that the Ruthven Bridge will be closed from the end of July, for a period of around 6 weeks, to allow work to be done on the £1m project t

• Corran Ferry recommendations agreed by Council

  Published on 12 Mar 2015

  The Council has agreed recommendations which include an increase in the Corran Ferry fares by 2% from April 2015.

• Options for the Corran Ferry service to be further developed

  Published on 6 Nov 2014

  The Community Services Committee today considered the implications of a report on the cost of running the Corran Ferry, which, despite fare increases, continues to run at a deficit.

• Community Services event reaches out to Inverness

  Published on 27 Oct 2014

  People in Inverness are invited to an open evening event, to hear about Community Services, on Tuesday 4 November at the Town House, Inverness from 6pm – 8pm.

• Community Services on the road

  Published on 22 Oct 2014

  The next in a series of events organised to help people find out more about Community Services in their areas, take place in Dingwall Council Chambers on 28 October and Tain Church Hall on 29 October.

• Inverness show for A9/A96 junction options and new link road

  Published on 29 May 2014

  Transport Scotland is to set out a range of options to help tackle congestion, improve accessibility and support future planned development along the A96.

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