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Fort William and Ardnamurchan By-Election Result
Published on 12 Dec 2025The 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.
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Obrachadh Com-pàirteach gus cothroman Gàidhlig a mheudachadh
Published on 12 Dec 2025Efforts to extend Gaelic learning opportunities at Highland schools are delivering encouraging results.
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Cunntas às ùr mu Fhoghlam Gàidhlig sa Ghàidhealtachd
Published on 12 Dec 2025An update on Gaelic education came before Highland Council’s Gaelic Committee.
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Young Highland radio star shortlisted in international talent search
Published on 12 Dec 2025One 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.
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Highland Council awaits new Visitor Levy legislation before next steps
Published on 11 Dec 2025Council 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.
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Highland Council launches new Investment Prospectus to drive regional growth
Published on 11 Dec 2025A 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.
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Career opportunities with The Highland Council
Published on 10 Dec 2025Career opportunities with The Highland Council
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Closure of Balnaan Bridge in Badenoch and Strathspey
Published on 10 Dec 2025Balnaan Bridge in Badenoch and Strathspey will be closed to traffic from Monday 15 December following a structural review.
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Mill Street Dingwall affordable housing ready for new social rent
Published on 9 Dec 2025Mill Street Dingwall affordable housing ready for new social rent
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Highland Council By-election for Ward 21 - Voters urged to make sure their vote counts
Published on 8 Dec 2025Polling will take place on Thursday 11 December 2025 to elect one of six candidates standing in The Highland Council's Fort William and Ardnamurchan Ward By-election.
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Police travel advice issued ahead of Storm Bram
Published on 8 Dec 2025Police travel advice has been issued, ahead of Storm Bram tomorrow which is expected to bring high winds to part of northwest Scotland.
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Council welcomes Visitor Levy flexibility plan
Published on 3 Dec 2025The Highland Council welcomes moves by the Scottish Government to introduce greater flexibility on how it could design a Visitor Levy Scheme for consultation.
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Winning design to mark 800 years of Dingwall’s Royal Burgh status
Published on 3 Dec 20252026 will see a year-long celebration to mark 800 years since Dingwall was granted Royal Burgh status by King Alexander II,
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Have your say in Thurso’s future by attending our public consultation events
Published on 3 Dec 2025Thurso is to benefit from £100m investment in education and community facilities and are rolling out the first phase of public consultations on 9 and 10 December 2025.
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Inverness winter payments scheme 2025/26
Published on 3 Dec 2025People on low income can apply for a one-off payment of £115 from The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee 2025/26 winter payments scheme to help them with their winter fuel bills.
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Council reaches out ahead of 26-27 budget
Published on 3 Dec 2025Highland Council is reaching out for views to shape its next budget.
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Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Wednesday 3 December 2025
Published on 3 Dec 2025Maps of the Council’s gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting
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Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Tuesday 2 December 2025
Published on 2 Dec 2025The 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.
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Dornoch Common Good Funding approved for new community centre
Published on 2 Dec 2025Members of the Sutherland County Committee have recommended that Full Council approves an application for £280,000 of funding from the Dornoch Common Good Fund.
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Community Regeneration Funding approved for Skerray Village Hall
Published on 2 Dec 2025Members of Sutherland County Committee have approved £104,718 of Community Regeneration Funding in support of a project to modernise Skerray Village Hall in Achtoty.
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Winners announced for Deasbad 2025 at the Scottish Parliament
Published on 2 Dec 2025A packed audience gathered in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday the 27th of November to celebrate the grand final of Deasbad 2025.
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Introduction of Short Term Let Control Area to be considered in Sutherland
Published on 2 Dec 2025At 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.
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Invitation to Pay car parks generate over £10,000 of funding for community projects in Sutherland
Published on 2 Dec 2025At 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.
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Highland Workforce ‘Call to Action’ event drives collaboration
Published on 1 Dec 2025The Highlands and Islands are set to benefit from over £100 billion in investment, driven by renewable energy generation, transmission and distribution.
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Roads update for Skye and Raasay
Published on 1 Dec 2025An update on the Area Roads capital programme was provided to the Highland Council’s Skye and Raasay Area Committee on Monday (1 December).
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High Life Highland services highlighted at Skye and Raasay area committee
Published on 1 Dec 2025The work of High Life Highland, which delivers culture, music and leisure services in the region, has been praised by Highland Council’s Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee.
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Consideration for short term let control area in Skye and Raasay
Published on 1 Dec 2025Steps towards introducing a short term let control area have been considered by Highland Council’s Isle of Skye and Raasay area committee.
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Skye and Raasay Committee approve £50,000 of support for Young Carers
Published on 1 Dec 2025A Community Regeneration Fund award of £50,000, approved by members of Highland Council’s Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee, is to help Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers
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Highland Council winter road conditions for 1 December 2025
Published on 1 Dec 2025Highland Council winter road conditions for 1 December 2025.
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Postal Packs issued for Highland Council By-election
Published on 28 Nov 2025Postal vote packs for the Ward 21 Fort William and Ardnamurchan by-elections have been posted out today.
