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News published November 2025

Postal Packs issued for Highland Council By-election
Published 28 Nov 2025
Postal vote packs for the Ward 21 Fort William and Ardnamurchan by-elections have been posted out today.
Review finds no current need for a Short Term Let Control Area in Dingwall and Seaforth
Published 27 Nov 2025
A Highland Council report has confirmed that the Dingwall and Seaforth Ward area does not currently face the level of housing pressure from short term lets (STLs) required to justify progressing the creation of a Short Term Let Control Area.
Nairnshire Area Committee finds no justification for Short Term Let Control Area
Published 27 Nov 2025
The Nairnshire Area Committee has agreed that there is currently no justification for establishing a Short Term Let Control Area in Nairnshire.
Council calls for meaningful engagement from Home Office
Published 27 Nov 2025
The Highland Council continues to call for meaningful engagement from the Home Office over its plans to temporarily accommodate up to 300 adult male asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks, Inverness.
Nairn Improvement Community Enterprise to take lead role on two key community projects for Nairnshire
Published 26 Nov 2025
At Monday’s meeting of the Nairnshire Area Committee, approval was secured to enable the NICE to take the lead organisation role in delivering two key projects.
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for 26 November 2025
Published 26 Nov 2025
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for 26 November 2025
Tribute to former Councillor Ken MacLeod
Published 25 Nov 2025
The Highland Council pays tribute to former Highland Councillor Ken MacLeod who sadly passed on 17 November.
SSEN Transmission becomes first signatory to Highland Social Value Charter
Published 25 Nov 2025
SSEN Transmission has become the first company to sign up to the Highland Social Value Charter (HSVC), marking a significant milestone in delivering long-term socio-economic benefits for communities
Council support for domestic abuse services
Published 25 Nov 2025
Highland Council has reiterated its commitment to supporting and strengthening support services for all victim-survivors of domestic abuse across the Highlands.
Shop ‘til you drop and support local charities with free Christmas Park & Ride
Published 25 Nov 2025
Inverness shoppers will benefit from a free Park & Ride service this festive season, thanks to a joint initiative from The Highland Council, Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC and the Inverness Common Go