Common good fund news
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Commonwealth Day flag raising ceremony – 2024
Published on 11 Mar 2024In the 75th year of the Commonwealth of Nations on Monday 11 March 2024 Commonwealth Day is celebrated by people across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
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Inverness Councillors approve funding for multiple projects.
Published on 5 Feb 2024Various projects and community groups in the Inverness area have today been awarded funding by Inverness Councillors.
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Inverness Common Good funding awards
Published on 20 Nov 2023Sixteen funding awards have been granted by the City of Inverness Area Committee from the Inverness Common Good Fund.
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Council, Hospice and Eastgate Centre work in partnership for Inverness Christmas lights switch-on
Published on 13 Nov 2023Highland Council is pleased to be working with Highland Hospice and the Eastgate Centre to support Inverness city businesses and community organisations this year by providing Christmas lights.
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Inverness Bonfire and Fireworks spectacular
Published on 23 Oct 2023The Inverness Events and Festivals Working Group are excited to confirm that Highland Council’s Civic Bonfire and Fireworks display will be held at Bught Park, Inverness on Sunday 5 November 2023.
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Kirking of the Council resumes
Published on 16 Aug 2023The historic annual Kirking of the Council parade and church service takes place in Inverness on Sunday 10 September 2023 after a three-year cancellation break.
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Inverness Medal recognition for Jackie Sutherland
Published on 7 Aug 2023Inverness Provost Glynis Campbell Sinclair has presented Jackie Sutherland with the Inverness Medal in recognition of his lifetime of service to youth football, the BBs and local charities.
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19th Regiment Royal Artillery (The Scottish Gunners) give back to Inverness community
Published on 6 Jul 2023In advance of the Freedom of the city march, 35 soldiers from The Scottish Gunners gave back to the community of Inverness as they carried out maintenance works at Tomnahurich Cemetery.
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Inverness to mark Armed Forces Day with flag raising ceremony
Published on 13 Jun 2023A flag raising ceremony will take place on Monday, 19 June 2023 at Inverness Town House to mark Armed Forces Day.
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Take your partner for Inverness Highland Games Ceilidh!
Published on 8 Jun 2023The Highland Ceilidh will commence at 7pm in the Main Bar Tent concluding at 11pm and tickets for this are available to purchase through Inverness Highland Games website www.invernesshighlandgames.com
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Councillors agree funding for 2023/24 Inverness area Winter Payment scheme
Published on 5 Jun 2023£0.2m Inverness Common Good Funding will be used to help people most at need to heat their homes this winter in the Inverness area.
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‘Welcoming’ Foodhall in Victorian Market provides a ‘quality food experience’
Published on 5 Jun 2023Inverness Common Good Funding has transformed a city centre asset into an open bright, thriving, and exciting business opportunity.
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Provost calls on Inverness to support Caley Thistle in cup final bid
Published on 1 Jun 2023Provost of Inverness and Area Councillor Glynis Campbell Sinclair has wished Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club the best of luck for Saturday’s Scottish Cup Final against Celtic.
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Over 1600 homes supported by Inverness Winter Payment Scheme
Published on 27 Mar 2023One thousand six hundred and ninety four households in the Inverness area have been supported this winter 2022/23 by the Inverness Winter Payment Scheme.
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Commonwealth Day flag raising ceremony – 2023
Published on 15 Mar 2023Provost of Councillor Glynis Sinclair read the Commonwealth Affirmation, and this was followed by the raising of the Commonwealth flag.
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Second consultation on Grant Street workshop and yard (Nairn)
Published on 18 Jan 2023Council to undertake a second consultation on Nairn Common Good land in respect of proposals to dispose, by sale and/or demolition, of Grant Street workshop and yard.
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Whin Park development study gets go-ahead
Published on 24 Nov 2022Inverness Councillors have approved £10,000 for a feasibility study on the redevelopment of the popular play area of Whin Park in Inverness.
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New Year revellers ready for return of the Red-Hot Highland Fling
Published on 21 Nov 2022Inverness Events and Festivals Working Group members are delighted to tell residents and visitors to the City of Inverness that the ‘Red-Hot Highland Fling’ will return to the city’s calendar.
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Members agree funding allocation for Winter Payment scheme in Inverness area
Published on 26 Sep 2022Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee have agreed to continue the Winter Discretionary Payments Scheme for eligible people in the Inverness area for 2022/23.
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Kirking of the Council 2022 cancelled
Published on 21 Sep 2022It is with regret that The Highland Council in conjunction with Ness Bank Church have taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Kirking of the Council event, planned for the city.
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Victorian Market announces 3 new tenants
Published on 21 Jul 2022The Highland Council on behalf of the Inverness Common Good Fund is pleased to announce the addition of 3 new tenants to the Victorian Market, Inverness.
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Installation of five public defibrillators in Inverness city centre
Published on 13 Jul 2022Five Public Access Defibrillators have been installed in Inverness city centre.
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Highland Council to consult on Dornoch Common Good land
Published on 1 Jun 2022Highland Council to consult on Dornoch Common Good land
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Highland illuminates its support for the people of Ukraine
Published on 25 Feb 2022Ness Bridge in Inverness will be illuminated in the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian national flag this evening at sunset (by 18:00) Friday 25 February in support of the people of Ukraine.
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£303K support for Inverness Events and Festivals
Published on 17 Feb 2022A public events and festivals programme has received a £303,000 commitment for the coming year 2022/23.
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Festive Fun in City Park
Published on 2 Dec 2021Festive lights, décor and family activities are coming to Bellfield Park in Inverness this weekend as the Bellfield Winter Garden opens for the month of December.
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Inverness winter payments scheme 2021/22
Published on 2 Dec 2021People on low income can apply for a one-off payment of £88 from The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee 2021/22 winter payments scheme to help them with their winter fuel bills.
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First post-lockdown Town House event strikes a chord
Published on 25 Aug 2021The first in a series of chamber music concerts my musicinverness will take place on Wednesday 8 September at the Town House, Inverness.
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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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Inverness Common Good Fund ‘current’ tenancies model agreed
Published on 22 Apr 2021Inverness Councillors have today considered a report on ‘Inverness Common Good Fund - Tenancies (COVID-19) – Models for Financial Support’.
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Flooded Ness Islands closed for public safety
Published on 31 Mar 2021The Ness Islands in Inverness have been closed this morning (31 March 2021) - until further notice.
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Highland Council to extend consultation on Sandown lands, Nairn
Published on 27 Jan 2021The Council has agreed to an additional 2 weeks period for the consultation. The consultation will now close on 26 February 2021.
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Artists take over Victorian Market hall
Published on 15 Dec 2020An artists’ collective working in collaboration with Inverness’ historic Victorian Market will present a new exhibition across a series of empty shop units in the Market Hall daily to 20 December.
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Highland Council to consult on Tain Common Good land.
Published on 10 Nov 2020Proposal to change the use of the Wildlife Pond Kiosk on Tain Links from storage use to a café providing food and beverages.
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Essential repair works: collapsed pavement Church Street/Market Lane Inverness
Published on 3 Feb 2020Works are to commence on Sunday 9th February 2020 to repair a collapsed pavement at the entrance of The Victorian Market (Inverness) at Market Lane from Church Street.
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Santa and Carol Singers to visit Inverness Victorian Market this weekend
Published on 12 Dec 2019It’s business as usual this weekend for traders in Inverness Victorian Market who will be welcoming Christmas shoppers looking for that extra special gift or a warm indoor break.
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Inverness city centre temporary traffic restrictions – Saturday 11 May.
Published on 29 Apr 2019otorists are being advised by The Highland Council that there will be some temporary traffic restrictions under Police control in Inverness city centre on Saturday 11 May 2019.
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Stone wolves to guard Inverness Town House
Published on 26 Mar 2019A home has finally been found for two carved sandstone wolves that will adorn pride of place at the front entrance the Grade A Listed - Inverness Town House.
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Highland Council to consult on Common Good Asset List
Published on 12 Mar 2019The Highland Council is today (12 March 2019) launching a 12 week consultation giving the community until 5 June 2019 to comment on the proposed contents of the Common Good Fund Asset Register.
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Council to consult on Nairn Common Good land.
Published on 1 Mar 2019The Highland Council is launching an 8 week Common Good consultation.
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Tribute to Harry Lawless
Published on 31 Jan 2019The Highland Council has paid tribute to former Inverness Victorian Market Superintendent Harry Lawless who died recently.
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Town House open to public
Published on 25 Jan 2019Inverness Town House will be open to the public on Saturday 9 February from 9am to 4pm to coincide with the Snowman Rally.
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Council to consult on disposal of Invergordon Town Hall
Published on 24 Jan 2019The Highland Council is today (24 January 2019) launching an 8 week Common Good consultation giving the Invergordon community until 22 March 2019 to respond to the proposal to dispose of Invergordon Town Hall.
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Council to consult on Tain grazing land use for solar panels
Published on 21 Dec 2018The Highland Council is today (21 December) launching an 8-week Common Good consultation giving the Tain community until Friday 15 February 2019 to respond to draft proposals to install solar panels on Common Good grazing land at Blarliath.
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