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News published September 2025

Beam delivery marks milestone for Naver Bridge
Published 30 Sep 2025
The delivery this week of precast beams will mark another significant milestone in the development of the Naver Bridge replacement scheme, on the A836
Alexandra Bridge in Tain reopens following essential repairs
Published 29 Sep 2025
Highland Council is pleased to announce that Alexandra Bridge in Tain has now reopened following the completion of essential repair works.
Long term refurbishment required for Inverness’s Infirmary Bridge
Published 26 Sep 2025
Highland Council provides an update on the present and future plans required to extend the lifespan of the Category B listed Infirmary Bridge crossing the River Ness in Inverness.
Caol and Mallaig By-Election Result
Published 26 Sep 2025
The by-election to elect a councillor to represent Ward 11 – Caol and Mallaig on The Highland Council has been won by Sammy Cameron, Independent who was one of eight candidates who contested the vacancy.
Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport reaches historic final milestone to usher in new era of prosperity for the Highlands
Published 26 Sep 2025
Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) has today (26 September 2025) reached a historic milestone in establishing the Highlands a major international hub for the offshore wind and renewable energy sector.
Tain & Easter Ross By-Election Result
Published 26 Sep 2025
The by-election to elect a councillor to represent Ward 7 – Tain and Easter Ross on The Highland Council has been won by Connie Ramsay, Scottish Liberal Democrats, who was one of six candidates who contested the vacancy.
The Highland Council joins national pilot to put more organic peas on school plates
Published 25 Sep 2025
Soil Association Scotland and The Highland Council are collaborating on a pilot project to get organic peas into school meals, thanks to extended funding from Sustain’s Bridging the Gap Programme.
Goal of all-weather pitch moves a step closer
Published 24 Sep 2025
The long-held ambition to have a community all-weather sports pitch located in the East of Inverness is taking a step forward.
Interim Community Council Election – Voters encouraged to return ballots
Published 24 Sep 2025
Postal ballot papers for the contested Ardgay and District and Avoch and Killen Community Councils were posted out yesterday (Tuesday 23 September).
Still time to book tickets for the 2025 Highland Festival
Published 23 Sep 2025
Recent archaeological discoveries and research from across the Highlands and beyond will be the focus of the 2025 Highland Archaeology Festival which takes place in Inverness this coming weekend.