Highland Nominations for Scottish Parliament Election 2026
Issued on behalf of the Constituency and Regional Returning Officer
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North and South Planning Applications Committees (18/19 February) cancelled
The joint meeting of North and South Planning Applications Committees on 18 and 19 February is cancelled.
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‘Partnering for Progress’ Lochaber event hailed a success
A wide range of organisations and members of the public came together late in 2025 at the Nevis Centre, Fort William for a ‘Partnering for Progress’ event.
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FW2040: setting out priorities for year ahead
At today’s Lochaber Area Committee (Monday 26 January 2026), Members supported the FW2040 Masterplan progress to date, and the identified priorities for the coming year.
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Lochaber area awarded £270k Community Regeneration Funding
Eight applications for community projects for the Lochaber Area have been awarded funding totalling £270,120.28 from the Community Regeneration Fund (CRF).
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Glen Etive vehicle weight restriction approved to protect fragile infrastructure
At today’s Lochaber Area Committee (Monday 26 January 2026), members agreed to the introduction of a permanent 18‑tonne Maximum Gross Weight (MGW) restriction on the C1094 road in Glen Etive.
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Prospective development partner clarifies intention for Embo Masterplan Consent Area
The Highland Council has invited residents to share their views on a possible proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) Scheme at Embo.
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Tickets now on sale for Inverness Highland Games
Tickets are now on sale for the Inverness Highland Games, which will return to Bught Park, Inverness, on Saturday 11 July 2026.
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Highlands and Islands Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements 2024/25 annual report published
The Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) annual report for the Highland and Islands area for 2025/25 has been published by the Highland and Islands Strategic Oversight Group (HIMSOG).
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Council expands in-house bus network to protect key Inverness routes
In-house team acts swiftly to protect essential travel links for residents and visitors.
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Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee approve Common Good budgets and updates
Cromarty, Fortrose and Rosemarkie, Invergordon and Tain Common Good funds