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News published April 2025

BT consultation on the removal of 110 payphones in Highland
Published 28 Apr 2025
BT has launched a consultation on the removal of 110 public payphones in Highland which they state are no longer needed.
Council response to Accounts Commission Best Value Assurance Report
Published 24 Apr 2025
Highland Council welcomes the positive Accounts Commission Best Value Report and acknowledges the need for transformation at pace.
“Call” for Development Sites in Highland – deadline approaching
Published 23 Apr 2025
Anyone wishing to gain Council endorsement of a significant building project in Highland should consider responding to the current Call for Development Sites.
Timetable for Highland Council By-Elections Confirmed
Published 22 Apr 2025
The timetable for the election of one Councillor to represent Ward 6 Cromarty Firth and one Councillor for Ward 10 Eilean a' Cheò on The Highland Council has been confirmed.
Highland Council appoints Chief Officer Education - Primary and Early Years
Published 22 Apr 2025
The Highland Council has appointed Bernadette Scott as Chief Officer Education – Primary and Early Years.
Cuach na Cloinne 2025
Published 17 Apr 2025
Cuach na Cloinne 2025 is about to kick off – the biggest sports competition for Gaelic Medium Primary Schools across Scotland, with 101 teams registered!
New Achmelvich beach car park and public toilets now open
Published 15 Apr 2025
New Achmelvich beach car park and public toilets now open
Whin Park, Inverness, fully reopened.
Published 14 Apr 2025
The public are being informed that Whin Park, Inverness has now been fully reopened for public use.
Council’s In-house Bus Service expands into Caithness
Published 14 Apr 2025
The Highland Council is pleased to announce that from Monday 21 April it's in-house bus team will be delivering the 918 Wick to Berriedale service.
Public consultation launched to help protect rare birds at Highland loch
Published 14 Apr 2025
A public consultation has been launched by The Highland Council to develop local guidance that could help protect a rare species of bird at Loch Ruthven near Farr, south of Inverness.