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Residents and businesses encouraged to help shape potential Masterplan Consent Area at Essich Road, Inverness
Published on 8 Jan 2026Local communities are being encouraged to take part in early engagement on a potential Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) at Essich Road, Inverness, as The Highland Council continues its work to speed up the delivery of much‑needed homes and infrastructure across the region.
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Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Friday 16 January 2026
Published on 16 Jan 2026Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Friday 16 January 2026
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Leader of the Highland Council responds to Scottish Government Budget announcement
Published on 15 Jan 2026Councillor Raymond Bremner, Leader of The Highland Council, commented on this week's Scottish Government Budget announcement.
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New Tain Campus phased opening dates
Published on 15 Jan 2026New Tain Campus phased opening dates
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Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Thursday 15 January 2026
Published on 15 Jan 2026Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Thursday 15 January 2026
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Pedestrian Jubilee Bridge in Nairn closed
Published on 14 Jan 2026Members of the public are advised that the Jubilee Bridge in Nairn is currently closed.
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Praise and appreciation for response to winter weather
Published on 14 Jan 2026The Highland Council has today paid tribute to its staff and local communities for their outstanding efforts in the face of last week’s severe winter weather.
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The Highland Council appoints James Welsh as Chief Officer - Enterprise and Investment
Published on 14 Jan 2026The Highland Council is delighted to announce that James Welsh will be joining the team as Chief Officer – Enterprise and Investment.
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Community Invited to Have Their Say on Possible Proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area at Embo
Published on 14 Jan 2026The Highland Council is inviting local residents to share their views on a possible proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) Scheme at Embo.
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Highland growth and investment opportunities to be showcased during Scottish Cities Week
Published on 14 Jan 2026The Highland Council’s Leader Councillor Raymond Bremner will be attending Scottish Cities Week in London next week (19-21 January) to promote investment and development opportunities in the Highlands
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Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Wednesday 14 January 2026
Published on 14 Jan 2026Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Wednesday 14 January 2026
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Wick–Aberdeen Air Service Update - Issued 13 Jan 2026
Published on 13 Jan 2026The Highland Council is providing a further update on arrangements for the Wick–Aberdeen air service following the recent announcement that Air Charter Scotland (ACS) had been appointed ...
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Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Tuesday 13 January 2026
Published on 13 Jan 2026Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Tuesday 13 January 2026
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Next Nairn Common Good Engagement Group set for February 2026
Published on 13 Jan 2026The next Nairn Common Good Engagement Group is due to be held on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 and items for the agenda are now being invited.
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Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Monday 12 January 2026
Published on 12 Jan 2026Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Monday 12 January 2026
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Roll-out of extra grit supplies after prolonged severe weather
Published on 9 Jan 2026Large grit bags have been placed in key locations across Inverness and the surrounding area to support local communities following nine days of severe winter weather.
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Highland Council winter road conditions for 9 January 2026
Published on 9 Jan 2026The Highland Council's winter road conditions report for 9 January 2026.
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Joint Statement: Assessor and Electoral Registration Officer for the Highland and Western Isles Valuation Joint Board, and the Returning Officer for The Highland Council
Published on 8 Jan 2026An important democratic event will take place on Thursday, 7 May 2026—the Scottish Parliamentary Election.
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Public invited to Justice Service open day in Inverness
Published on 8 Jan 2026Public invited to Justice Service open day in Inverness
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New date for Fanellan Substation application site visit
Published on 8 Jan 2026A new date has been set for the planning application site visit - 25/00826/FUL: Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc
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Ticket sales now open on reinstated Wick-Aberdeen flights
Published on 8 Jan 2026Following the announcement on 23 December 2025 that Air Charter Scotland have been appointed to take over the Wick-Aberdeen air service, tickets for the service are now available for sale.
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Highland Council winter road conditions for 8 January 2026
Published on 8 Jan 2026The Highland Council's winter road conditions report for 8 January 2026.
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Introduction of two Short Term Let Control Areas to be considered for Inverness Area
Published on 7 Jan 2026Inverness Councillors have agreed to progress with the process of considering the introduction of two distinct Short Term Let Control Areas (STLCAs) for Inverness city and wider rural areas.
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Highland Council winter road conditions for 7 January 2026
Published on 7 Jan 2026The Highland Council's winter road conditions report for 7 January 2026.
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Postponement of Pre Determination Hearing and Determination of Planning Application - Fanellan Substation
Published on 6 Jan 2026Fanellan Substation site visit and meeting postponed.
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Highland Council winter road condition report for 6 January 2026
Published on 6 Jan 2026Highland Council winter road condition report for 6 January 2026
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Community invited to have their say on proposed Masterplan Consent Area at Ardersier
Published on 6 Jan 2026The Highland Council is inviting local residents to share their views on a possible proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) Scheme at Ardersier Mains.
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Police issue advice after further Amber warner
Published on 6 Jan 2026Police travel advice has been issued following a further Amber weather warning for snow across large parts of north and northeast Scotland.
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Highland Council winter road condition report for 5 January 2026
Published on 5 Jan 2026Highland Council winter road condition report for 5 January 2026
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Highland Road Conditions Report - Sunday 4 January 2026
Published on 4 Jan 2026Highland Road Conditions Report for Sunday 4 January 2026
