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News published January 2026

Tree safety works at Whin Park, Inverness
Published 23 Jan 2026
Tree safety works at Whin Park, Inverness
New facility for additional support needs pupils at Wick High School
Published 23 Jan 2026
Last week Wick High School was delighted to welcome guests to the open day of a new facility for children with additional support needs.
Inverness International Blues Festival video and all-weather Big Top announced
Published 22 Jan 2026
Organisers of the Inverness International Blues Festival today unveiled two key additions to the preparations for this major new music event.
The Highland Council secures Path Order for Peffery Way
Published 22 Jan 2026
The Highland Council secures Path Order for Peffery Way
Public invited to Justice Service open day in Sutherland
Published 21 Jan 2026
The Highland Council’s Justice Service team in Sutherland will be hosting an open day on Thursday 12 February 2026.
Highland Registrars invite suppliers to 2026 Wedding Fair
Published 20 Jan 2026
Suppliers working in the wedding market are being invited by Highland Registrars to the third annual Wedding Fair.
Put your Community Project on the Map!
Published 20 Jan 2026
“BeConnected” – A New Way to Shape Community Investment
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Tuesday 20 January 2026
Published 20 Jan 2026
Maps of the Council’s gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting
Absent vote reapplication process - Postal voters urged to reapply
Published 20 Jan 2026
The Electoral Registration Officer has been writing to electors across Highland and Western Isles to advise them of the need to reapply for their postal vote for UK Parliament elections.
Roads update for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Published 20 Jan 2026
Members of Highland Council's Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee have been given an update on the proposed programme of surface treatment works