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Still time to apply to vote in Highland Council By-Election
Published on 18 Nov 2025Polling will take place on Thursday 11 December 2025 to elect one of six candidates standing in the Ward 21 Fort William and Ardnamurchan by-election.
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My Highland Future priorities and ongoing improvement commitments
Published on 19 Nov 2025My Highland Future priorities and ongoing improvement commitments
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Beauly Primary School public consultation approved
Published on 19 Nov 2025Beauly Primary School public consultation approved
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Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for 19 November 2025
Published on 19 Nov 2025Maps of the Council’s gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting
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Children’s Grief Awareness Week
Published on 18 Nov 2025Children’s Grief Awareness Week
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The Inverness Castle Experience Unveils Its Own Tartan, Woven by Prickly Thistle
Published on 18 Nov 2025The Inverness Castle Experience has unveiled its very own tartan.
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Public Conveniences, Wick
Published on 18 Nov 2025Highland Council has now passed on CCTV footage to police in connection with vandalism to the public conveniences at Wick.
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Vision 26 takes to the road for family support roadshows
Published on 18 Nov 2025Following the success of the Vision 26 family fun day at Eden Court in August 2025, the Highland Integrated Children’s Service Planning Board is planning a series of roadshows.
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Lochaber suicide prevention event on 25 November at the Nevis Centre
Published on 17 Nov 2025Lochaber suicide prevention event on 25 November at the Nevis Centre
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Part-Time 20mph Speed Limit Approved for City School
Published on 17 Nov 2025Members of the City of Inverness Area Committee have today (Monday 17 November) approved the introduction of a Part-Time 20mph Speed Limit Traffic Regulation Order.....
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City Committee confirms £57,000 earmarked from Invitation to Pay Parking Scheme
Published on 17 Nov 2025The City of Inverness Area Committee has noted the allocation of £57,054.18 in earmarked funds from the Council’s Invitation to Pay parking scheme.
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City Committee agrees to dispose, by lease, and change the use of an area of undeveloped land at the former landfill site at East Longman, Inverness
Published on 17 Nov 2025Today (Monday 17 November) the City of Inverness Area Committee agreed recommendations following a public consultation ....
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Council confirms letter of concern sent to Home Office regarding proposals to accommodate asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks
Published on 14 Nov 2025Council Leader, Convener and Leader of the Opposition have Council written to the Home Secretary outlining concerns at proposals to accommodate 300 adult male asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks.
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Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for 14 November 2025
Published on 14 Nov 2025Maps of the Council’s gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting
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Wick - Aberdeen PSO Procurement Process Launches
Published on 13 Nov 2025Expectations are high that a new operator for the Wick – Aberdeen PSO service will be secured very soon.
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Inverness City Region Deal Annual Report highlights investment
Published on 13 Nov 2025The Economy and Infrastructure Committee today (Thursday 13 November) noted the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal Annual Report for 2024/25.
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Bridge Maintenance and Investment Plans approved
Published on 13 Nov 2025Councillors have approved a comprehensive report outlining the condition of its road bridge stock, the inspection regime, and the works required to maintain vital road structures across the region.
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Community participation and engagement a key focus for Highland Council
Published on 13 Nov 2025At last week’s meeting of the Communities and Place Committee, progress updates were provided on Highland Council’s ongoing work to increase participation and engagement with communities.
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Promotion plans shared for Highland Council’s Registration Service
Published on 13 Nov 2025An annual update on the work of Highland Council’s Registration Service was given at last week’s meeting of the Communities and Place Committee.
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Council Progresses Plans for Masterplan Consent Areas to accelerate housing delivery across Highland
Published on 13 Nov 2025Highland Council is taking a significant step forward in addressing the region’s housing needs and unlocking development potential by progressing plans to establish 3 to 4 Masterplan Consent Areas.
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Area Place Plans bring investment opportunities for Highland communities
Published on 13 Nov 2025Members of Highland Council’s Communities and Place Committee last week received progress updates for the delivery of Area Place Plans throughout Highland communities.
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Gold award recognises commitment to music at Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh
Published on 13 Nov 2025Pupils and staff at Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh on the Isle of Skye are now proud recipients of the ‘We Make Music Schools Gold Award’
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Council approves Children’s Services Recovery plan
Published on 12 Nov 2025A robust recovery plan for the delivery of Children’s Service of The Highland Council has been approved by Members of the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee.
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Council raises concerns about Children’s Bill consultation
Published on 12 Nov 2025Concerns have been raised by the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee regarding the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill.
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Council to support services to Keep The Promise in Highland
Published on 12 Nov 2025As part of Highland Council’s corporate parenting responsibilities, Members of the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee have agreed to support Council services to Keep The Promise.
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Plans progress for solar energy projects on Tain Common Good land
Published on 12 Nov 2025The Highland Council is taking the next steps towards developing two new solar photovoltaic (PV) array projects on Tain Common Good land, as part of the Council’s commitment to renewable energy generation and achieving Net Zero.
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Lochaber Short Term Let Control Area agreed as justified by local members
Published on 11 Nov 2025Lochaber Short Term Let Control Area agreed as justified by local members
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No evidence to support Short Term Let Control Area in Black Isle and Easter Ross
Published on 11 Nov 2025The Highland Council’s Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee has agreed that there is currently no justification to introduce a Short Term Let Control for the area.
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Candidates For Highland Council By-Election Confirmed
Published on 7 Nov 2025Following today’s deadline for nominations, The Highland Council can confirm the details of the 6 candidates that are standing in the Ward 21 Fort William and Ardnamurchan By-election.
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Iar-Chuairtean Deireannach Dearbhaichte airson Deasbad Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig 2025
Published on 7 Nov 2025Eighteen teams from eighteen schools across Scotland took part in the opening rounds of Deasbad Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig 2025, held over two days at An Lanntair, Stornoway
