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News published June 2025

Highland Council to deliver housing energy efficiency upgrades with ECO funding
Published 23 Jun 2025
The Highland Council will deliver a transformative programme of energy efficiency upgrades across Council housing supported by a £9.2 million Energy Company Obligation (ECO) funding proposal.
Ward 6 Cromarty Firth By-Election Result
Published 20 Jun 2025
The by-election to elect a councillor to represent Ward 6– Cromarty Firth on The Highland Council has been won by Richard Cross - Independent who was one of nine candidates contesting the vacancy
Ward 10 Eilean a’ Cheò By-Election Result
Published 20 Jun 2025
The by-election to elect a councillor to represent Ward 10 Eilean a’ Cheò on The Highland Council has been won by Christine Gillies – Independent - who was one of eight candidates contesting the vacancy.
Inverness to mark Armed Forces Week with flag raising ceremony
Published 19 Jun 2025
A flag raising ceremony will take place on Monday, 23 June at Inverness Town House to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week.
Gaelic and football united - Thig còmhla rinn!
Published 19 Jun 2025
Football, language and a shared Celtic heritage will be the focus of a special sporting celebration in Inverness
Debbie Sutton appointed as Chief Officer – Operations and Maintenance at The Highland Council
Published 19 Jun 2025
The Highland Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Debbie Sutton as Chief Officer – Operations and Maintenance.
Wick Footway Improvement Works
Published 16 Jun 2025
The Highland Council are preparing to carry out footway improvement works on Willowbank Road and Broadhaven Road in Wick.
Highland Council By-elections for Wards 6 & 10 - Voters urged to make sure their vote counts
Published 16 Jun 2025
Polling will take place on Thursday 19 June 2025 to elect one of nine candidates standing in The Highland Council's Cromarty Firth Ward by-election and one of eight candidates for Ward 10 Eilean a' Ch
Highland Conference To Focus On Online Safety Of Children and Young People
Published 13 Jun 2025
On Tuesday 17 June, the Highland Child Protection Committee will be hosting their annual conference at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness. The event will bring together over 150 practitioners from acros
Pioneering traditional music school marks 25 years
Published 13 Jun 2025
The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton is celebrating its 25th anniversary and on Thursday (19 June) past and present students will come together at Eden Court Theatre in a showcase of the very best from the Scottish traditional scene.