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News published December 2025

Invitation to Tender launched for next round of Wick Public Service Obligation
Published 16 Dec 2025
The Highland Council has today announced the publication of an Invitation to Tender for the next round of the Wick Public Service Obligation (PSO).
Highland Council winter road conditions for 16 December 2025
Published 16 Dec 2025
Highland Council winter road conditions for 16 December 2025
£20m PiPP funding for North, West and East Sutherland welcomed
Published 15 Dec 2025
Highland Council welcomes the UK Government’s announcement that Highland has been awarded £20million Pride in Place Programme (PiPP) funding.
Council reassurance on domestic abuse services
Published 15 Dec 2025
Highland Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting and strengthening support services for all survivors of domestic abuse across the Highlands.
Obrachadh Com-pàirteach gus cothroman Gàidhlig a mheudachadh
Published 12 Dec 2025
Efforts to extend Gaelic learning opportunities at Highland schools are delivering encouraging results.
Cunntas às ùr mu Fhoghlam Gàidhlig sa Ghàidhealtachd
Published 12 Dec 2025
An update on Gaelic education came before Highland Council’s Gaelic Committee.
Fort William and Ardnamurchan By-Election Result
Published 12 Dec 2025
The by-election to elect a councillor to represent Ward 21 – Fort William and Ardnamurchan on The Highland Council has been won by Matthew Prosser, Scottish Liberal Democrats who was one of six candidates who contested the vacancy.
Young Highland radio star shortlisted in international talent search
Published 12 Dec 2025
One of the most popular voices on a Highland community radio station has been shortlisted in the search for the next break out international DJ star.
Highland Council awaits new Visitor Levy legislation before next steps
Published 11 Dec 2025
Council has agreed to await new primary legislation from the Scottish Government on how it could design a Visitor Levy Scheme for consultation before deciding the way forward for Highland.
Highland Council launches new Investment Prospectus to drive regional growth
Published 11 Dec 2025
A new Invest Highland prospectus designed to stimulate and promote investment opportunities and demonstrate the benefits of doing business in the Highlands is set to be launched by Highland Council.