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News published September 2024

Postal Packs issued for two Highland Council By-Elections
Published 16 Sep 2024
Postal vote packs for the Ward 6 Cromarty Firth and Ward 14 Inverness Central by-elections have been posted out
Future of Thor House
Published 13 Sep 2024
The Council can now confirm that it intends to reinstate the property as a short break house for children with disability.
Parking penalty charge notice scam warning
Published 13 Sep 2024
The Highland Council Trading Standards service is urging motorists to be aware of a recent trend in scam texts aimed at tricking people into thinking they have to act quickly to pay a PCN.
Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) refresh
Published 12 Sep 2024
Education Members noted the work being undertaken to refresh Highland’s approach to GIRFEC based upon the guidance launched by the Scottish Government.
Community Learning and Development Plan 2024–2027
Published 12 Sep 2024
The Education Committee met today (Thursday 12 September 2024) and agreed the Community Learning and Development Plan 2024-2027.
Education Committee supports recommendation for Youth Work and Adult Learning transfer
Published 12 Sep 2024
Education Members have agreed to transfer Youth Work and Adult Learning to the Council from High Life Highland.
New Highland Youth Convener takes up the reins for 2024/25
Published 12 Sep 2024
Lauren McKittrick from Inverness has taken up the role of Highland Youth Convener, becoming the 16th young person to take on the job since 2007.
Council Funded Advice services assist 26,500 customers and exceed £26.8 million in financial gains
Published 12 Sep 2024
Members of the Corporate Resources Committee, when presented with the annual performance report yesterday (11 September 2024), praised the work of Council-funded advice and information services.
Seachdnar oileanach bho shabhal mòr ostaig air bursaraidh fhaighinn bho chomhairle na gàidhealtachd
Published 11 Sep 2024
Tha seachdnar oileanach bho Shabhal Mòr Ostaig air taic fhaighinn tro Sgeama Bhursaraidhean Gàidhlig Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd.
Don’t lose your vote – residents in Highland and Western Isles are urged to check voter registration details
Published 11 Sep 2024
Highland and Western Isles residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.