News archive
News published May 2025
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20mph scheme in Highlands – final traffic order approved today
Published 29 May 2025
Members of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee today (Thursday 29 May) approved the final step to formalise all 20mph schemes in the Highlands and a Traffic Regulation Order (T
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2025/26 UK Shared Prosperity Fund Delivery Plan Approved – Highland Events To Benefit From New Grant Fund
Published 29 May 2025Members of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee have agreed a delivery plan that will see £3 million of funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
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Cruise ship levy will mitigate tourism pressures and support infrastructure
Published 29 May 2025
The Highland Council has issued its support to a Scottish Government proposal to give local authorities the power to create a cruise ship levy in the area.
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Highland Council’s Waste Services team supports food bank donation
Published 27 May 2025Last week, representatives from The Highland Council’s Waste Services Team joined The Highland Food Bank Team in Inverness for the delivery of £500 worth of food and essential items.
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Smoothing out the bumps on the Caledonia Way
Published 27 May 2025People walking, wheeling and cycling on the Inverness section of the Caledonia Way will now have a smoother and more enjoyable journey, thanks to works carried out by The Highland Council
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Badenoch and Strathspey Committee Members agree to withdraw from the change of use application of the Square in Grantown on Spey
Published 27 May 2025At a Special Meeting of the Badenoch & Strathspey Area Committee this morning it was agreed to revert to an invitation-to-pay donation scheme for short-term pitch lets at the Grantown on Spey Square.
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Support for those in need in Nairnshire
Published 27 May 2025Efforts to devote funds to those most in need have been supported by Highland Council’s Nairnshire Area Committee.
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Funding boost for Dingwall’s 800th anniversary
Published 26 May 2025Events to mark the 800th anniversary of Dingwall’s status as a Royal Burgh have been boosted following Highland Council’s approval of £51,000 in community regeneration funds.
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Supporting community action and local decision making in Nairnshire
Published 26 May 2025
A statement of community priorities and aspirations for the Nairnshire area has been backed by Highland Councillors.
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Roads update for Dingwall and Seaforth
Published 26 May 2025Members of Highland Council’s Dingwall and Seaforth committee have been updated on the area roads capital programme.