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News published December 2025

Council reaches out ahead of 26-27 budget
Published 3 Dec 2025
Highland Council is reaching out for views to shape its next budget.
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Wednesday 3 December 2025
Published 3 Dec 2025
Maps of the Council’s gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Tuesday 2 December 2025
Published 2 Dec 2025
The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time.
Dornoch Common Good Funding approved for new community centre
Published 2 Dec 2025
Members of the Sutherland County Committee have recommended that Full Council approves an application for £280,000 of funding from the Dornoch Common Good Fund.
Community Regeneration Funding approved for Skerray Village Hall
Published 2 Dec 2025
Members of Sutherland County Committee have approved £104,718 of Community Regeneration Funding in support of a project to modernise Skerray Village Hall in Achtoty.
Introduction of Short Term Let Control Area to be considered in Sutherland
Published 2 Dec 2025
At yesterday’s meeting (Monday 1 December) of the Sutherland County Committee, Members agreed to progress the process for considering the introduction of a Short Term Let Control Area.
Winners announced for Deasbad 2025 at the Scottish Parliament
Published 2 Dec 2025
A packed audience gathered in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday the 27th of November to celebrate the grand final of Deasbad 2025.
Invitation to Pay car parks generate over £10,000 of funding for community projects in Sutherland
Published 2 Dec 2025
At yesterday’s meeting of the Sutherland County Committee, Members were updated on income generated by the Invitation to Pay parking scheme in the 2024/25 financial year.
Highland Workforce ‘Call to Action’ event drives collaboration
Published 1 Dec 2025
The Highlands and Islands are set to benefit from over £100 billion in investment, driven by renewable energy generation, transmission and distribution.
Roads update for Skye and Raasay
Published 1 Dec 2025
An update on the Area Roads capital programme was provided to the Highland Council’s Skye and Raasay Area Committee on Monday (1 December).