News archive
News published February 2025
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Successful projects highlighted at Harbours Management Board
Published 28 Feb 2025When The Highland Council’s Harbours Management Board met earlier today, (Friday 28 February) members expressed their delight that two projects are bringing benefits to the council, the fishing indust
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Plan to tackle £70 million in unclaimed benefits in Highland
Published 28 Feb 2025Independent research shows that there is an estimated total of £70 million of unclaimed benefits in the Highland area, including £6.9 million unclaimed pension credits affecting 3000 people.
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Education Committee approves New School for Tornagrain
Published 27 Feb 2025Education Committee approves New School for Tornagrain
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Duror Primary School closure consultation update
Published 27 Feb 2025Duror Primary School closure consultation update
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Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels update
Published 27 Feb 2025Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels update
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Highland Council celebrates record-breaking School Leaver Destinations for 2023/2024
Published 27 Feb 2025Highland Council celebrates record-breaking School Leaver Destinations for 2023/2024
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Learning Estate Strategy approved
Published 27 Feb 2025Learning Estate Strategy approved
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Council Tax rise proposed to support investment in Highland
Published 27 Feb 2025Highland Council is set to consider a proposed 7% increase to Council Tax for 2025-26 at its budget meeting on 6 March.
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Highland Council proposes budget for investment and growth
Published 27 Feb 2025The 3-year Medium Term Financial Plan going to Highland Council on 6 March 2025, sets out recommendations to deliver a balanced budget, utilising a 7% increase in Council Tax, with 2% of this set aside for investment in schools and roads.
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Trading Standards take action on illegal cigarettes
Published 26 Feb 2025
Highland Council Trading Standards has seized a significant quantity of illicit tobacco products from a retailer in the Highlands.