High Life Highland progress report to Education Committee

Today (Wednesday 4 June) at The Highland Council’s meeting of the Education Committee, High Life Highland Chief Executive, Steve Walsh will provide a progress report on performance during the operating period to 31 March 2025, including information on HLH’s contributions to The Highland Council Corporate Plan 2022-27 and other achievements and accolades received throughout 2024/25 with a focus on the delivery of the music tuition service.

Education Committee Chair, Cllr John Finlayson said: “High Life Highland contribute an integral part in ‘making life better’ for the communities it serves, supporting people of all ages across the Highlands through delivery of services including leisure facilities, libraries, archives, community centres, sport, outdoor activities, adult learning, music tuition, visitor attractions and youth work.

“We always looking forward to bringing performance reports to the Education Committee and are heartened to see from the report that in-person customer visits to HLH services in 2024/25 were almost 5 million, a 9% increase on the previous year and the report on the music tuition service and the wonderful contributions that music brings to both children and adults across Highland.

“It has never been more important for communities to be part of recreational pursuits and the work of the dedicated High Life Highland team to continue to pivot operating models and positively engage more and more people to get involved in activities that promote self-esteem and improve wellbeing is fantastic, and I thank all the team for the important role that each and everyone plays in keeping Highland a happier, healthier, musically talented and more inviting place for both residents and visitors to enjoy.”

The full report can be found here (Item13) and be viewed live on Wednesday 4 June by clicking this link.