News archive

News published August 2018

New timetable for Fort William to Kinlichleven bus service
Published 17 Aug 2018
New timetable for Fort William to Kinlichleven bus service
‘Yes’ vote for Nairn Business Improvement District
Published 17 Aug 2018
Eligible voters in Nairn have voted on the proposal of the Nairn Connects Business Improvement District Steering Group to introduce a Business Improvement District (BID) for Nairn.
Council to start conversation for Nairn Links Development Plan
Published 16 Aug 2018
The Nairn Links Development Plan will be the focus of a community engagement stand at Nairn Games this Saturday 18 August.
Supplementary Guidance on Developer Contributions in Highland to be adopted
Published 16 Aug 2018
Planning guidance approved by the Highland Council today (Thursday 16 August 2018) has updated the financial contributions that new developments will be required to make towards facilities including schools, roads and the provision of affordable housing.
5-year Parking Policy for Highland drives forward
Published 16 Aug 2018
A 5 year Parking Policy and Guidance for The Highland Council area has been approved by Members of the Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee.
Council support for Caithness flight connectivity
Published 16 Aug 2018
Highland Council Members have agreed to support the efforts of Caithness Transport Forum and Wick JOG Airport Consultative Committee to improve flight connectivity at Wick John O’ Groats airport.
Winter service policy approved for Highland Council roads.
Published 16 Aug 2018
The Winter Service Policy for The Highland Council this coming winter 2018/19 has been approved by Members of the Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee.
Council agrees site for Materials Recovery Facility
Published 16 Aug 2018
The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee has today agreed the Longman Landfill site in Inverness as the preferred location to construct a new centralised waste management facility.
Facility lettings review makes progress
Published 16 Aug 2018
Improvements to the management of facility lets in Highland Council properties (including schools) has been welcomed by Members of The Highland Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee.
Funds for Black Isle junction improvement approved
Published 16 Aug 2018
£0.250m funds for improvement works to the Crask Junction on the Black Isle have been approved by Members of The Highland Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee.