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What is your lived experience of Highland?
Published on 20 Mar 2024What is good about your Highland community and what could be done differently? The Highland Council is embarking on a major survey that encourages people to describe their experiences of living, worki
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Corran Ferry - Maid of Glencoul annual refit update 29 March 2024
Published on 29 Mar 2024Corran Ferry - Maid of Glencoul annual refit update 29 March 2024
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Comataidh na Gàidhlig a’ moladh aithisg Fèis Bhlas
Published on 28 Mar 2024Tha Comhairlichean na Gàidhealtachd air fàilte a chur air aithisg mhionaideach mu Fhèis Bhlas a chaidh a chumail san t-Sultain 2023.
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Community-led redesign of Wick Lanes celebrates town’s heritage
Published on 27 Mar 2024esidents joined local artists to celebrate completion of the community-led Wick Lanes Pocket Places project in the town this week.
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Planned part-day road closures on B862 at Glebe, south of Gorthleck
Published on 27 Mar 2024Motorists are being advised by The Highland Council that there will be a two part-day road closures of the B862 at Glebe Settlement, south of Gorthleck (south of Inverness) on Thursday 11 and Friday 1
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New 40 mph speed limit to be introduced on B862 at Scaniport
Published on 26 Mar 2024The Highland Council is advising motorists that in advance of completion of the statutory process of introducing the new 40 mph speed limit on the B862 at Scaniport, gateway speed limit ......
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Wick PSO celebrates successful second year
Published on 26 Mar 2024The Highland Council is delighted to confirm a highly successful second year for Public Service Obligation (PSO) flights between Wick and Aberdeen.
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Gairloch open new public amenities and motorhome waste disposal
Published on 25 Mar 2024Gairloch open new public amenities and motorhome waste disposal
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Work on Raigmore Bus Gate Project Completed
Published on 25 Mar 2024Work on a new bus only link that connects Raigmore Hospital to Raigmore Estate has been completed. The project is funded by Transport Scotland’s Bus Partnership Fund (BPF) and delivered by the Bus Ser
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Communities and Place staff congratulated on completion of Leadership Development Programme
Published on 25 Mar 2024Staff were recognised in successfully completing an intensive Leadership Development Programme.
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By-election voters urged to check their poll cards
Published on 25 Mar 2024The Highland Council is asking anyone intending to cast their vote in person in the upcoming Inverness South Ward 19 by-election to check their poll card carefully as the location of some polling stat
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The sun shines on McRobert Cup pupils
Published on 21 Mar 2024The sun shines on McRobert Cup pupils
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Vandalism of Parking Meters on Skye at the Quiraing
Published on 21 Mar 2024Vandalism of Parking Meters on Skye at the Quiraing
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Climate Change Committee members agree Council responses to Net Zero linked consultations
Published on 20 Mar 2024Climate Change Committee members agree Council responses to Net Zero linked consultations
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Three Community Councils successfully form
Published on 19 Mar 2024Following a postal ballot, The Highland Council can confirm that the following three Community Councils have successfully formed.
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‘Yes’ vote for Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District
Published on 18 Mar 2024Eligible voters in the geographical area have voted ‘yes’ to renew the Visit Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District (BID) for a further period of 5 years from 1 April 2024 until 31 March 2029
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Members Agree Digital Ambition for Council
Published on 18 Mar 2024Members of Highland Council approved a corporate Digital Ambition, which has been designed to deliver significant organisational change across Council services.
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Proposed Closure of Gergask Primary School
Published on 15 Mar 2024Proposed Closure of Gergask Primary School
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Members agree Highland Council’s new Community Wealth Building Strategy
Published on 14 Mar 2024Members agree Highland Council’s new Community Wealth Building Strategy
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£60m capital investment approved for roads and infrastructure
Published on 14 Mar 2024Plans to invest up to £60m new Capital in Highland roads and infrastructure have been approved by Members at the Council meeting on 14 March.
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Council agrees a new draft Highland Outcome Improvement Plan
Published on 14 Mar 2024Highland Council members have considered and agreed a revised draft Highland Outcome Improvement Plan.
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Clarification on the role of MCR Pathways’ Coordinators and Mentors
Published on 14 Mar 2024The Council remains committed to supporting mentoring in our schools, including the support that is currently delivered through the MCR Pathways programme.
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Temporary Traffic Lights - B862 at Scaniport Settlement
Published on 13 Mar 2024Monday 18th March for 10 days between 0800 and 1800 as works require.
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Visit Inverness Loch Ness Business Improvement District eligible businesses must return their ballot no later than 5pm on Thursday 14 March 2024
Published on 13 Mar 2024You can drop off your ballot at The Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX until Thursday 14 March until 5pm.
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The Highland Council meeting to be broadcast live on YouTube
Published on 12 Mar 2024The Highland Council meeting being held on Thursday 14 March 2024, will be broadcast live on The Highland Council YouTube channel.
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Riverside Way, Inverness: public progress update event
Published on 12 Mar 2024The meeting, which is open to anyone to attend, will be held at the Highland Rugby Club premises, Canal Park from 7pm on Thursday, 14 March.
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Commonwealth Day flag raising ceremony – 2024
Published on 11 Mar 2024In the 75th year of the Commonwealth of Nations on Monday 11 March 2024 Commonwealth Day is celebrated by people across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
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Transformation of much-loved Inverness playpark approaching important milestone
Published on 11 Mar 2024Transformation of much-loved Inverness playpark approaching important milestone
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Still time to apply to vote in Inverness South By-Election
Published on 11 Mar 2024Polling will take place on Thursday 11 April 2024 to elect one of eight candidates standing in The Highland Council's Inverness South Ward by-election and voters are being reminded to make sure they are ready to cast their vote.
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Success of Payroll Modern Apprentice celebrated
Published on 8 Mar 2024Members congratulated Millar Gamble, Modern Apprentice, in achieving an SQA Certificate in Payroll SCQF at level 6.