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News published September 2024

Highland Council By-elections for Wards 6 & 14 - Voters urged to make sure their vote counts
Published 23 Sep 2024
Polling will take place on Thursday 26 September 2024 to fill the two vacant seats for The Highland Council's Cromarty Firth ward and the one vacant seat for the Inverness Central Ward. Voters are bei
Highland Council decision on Academy Street project
Published 20 Sep 2024
At a meeting of The Highland Council held on Thursday 19 September 2024, Members of the Council made a decision on the Academy Street project in Inverness.
Chief Social Work Officer 2023/24 annual report
Published 20 Sep 2024
Members of The Highland Council have noted an Annual Report by the Chief Social Work Officer, for 2023/24.
Councillors consider 2023/24 Performance Plan
Published 19 Sep 2024
Examples of the Council’s drive for continuous improvement and excellent performance were highlighted during a presentation on the Council’s Annual Corporate Performance Report for 2023/24.
Councillors agree revised Community Wealth Building Strategy
Published 19 Sep 2024
Members have agreed a refined strategy and action plan for the Council’s approach to Community Wealth Building.
Crown Primary School staff member creates a mood boosting art installation
Published 18 Sep 2024
Crown Primary School staff member creates a mood boosting art installation
Highland Schools Celebrate Rights Respecting Schools Award Gold Success
Published 17 Sep 2024
Several 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.
Corran Ferry Infrastructure pre-planning application consultation 26 September
Published 17 Sep 2024
Corran Ferry Infrastructure pre-planning application consultation 26 September
Spòrs Gàidhlig a’ tabhann cur-seachadan togarrach aig Àrd-sgoil a’ Phluic
Published 16 Sep 2024
Mar 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.
Roads and Infirmary Bridge closed for Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
Published 16 Sep 2024
Motorists 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 .....