Wildfire update [Posted 4.30pm on Monday, 27 July]
Issued by SFRS at 4.30pm on Monday 27 July
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Positive inspection report at Highland school
Glenurquhart Primary School and Nursery has received a high rating and a glowing report following their most recent inspection by Education Scotland.
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Locals thanked for ‘Meet up and Clean up’
Around 60 volunteers turned out in force over 4 evenings last week to help litter pick in their local communities.
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Raasay’s new housing named as Deer Park - Pàirc nam Fiadh
Raasay’s new housing named as Deer Park - Pàirc nam Fiadh
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Caithness Community Assets to be transferred
Members of the Caithness Committee have agreed to transfer two community assets – one in Wick and one in Thrumster - to allow local groups to press ahead with exciting redevelopment plans.
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Caithness Committee highlights positive impact My Future My Success is having
Caithness Councillors have paid tribute to the work being done to ensure young people in the area are more prepared to enter a ‘positive destination’ on leaving school such as higher education, furthe
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Members approve and recommend adoption of Grantown-on-Spey’s Conservation Area Management Plan
Members approve and recommend adoption of Grantown-on-Spey’s Conservation Area Management Plan
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Success for Highland Council staff
The Chair of The Highland Council’s Community and Place Committee has congratulated two members of staff from the Amenities service for their success after they shone at national awards.
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Highland Council Leader welcomes proposed Tourist Levy Bill
Highland Council Leader, Raymond Bremner welcomed the announcement today by the Scottish Government on their intention to introduce a bill to allow local authorities to introduce a local tourist levy.
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Mobile Shredders among Waste Projects Updates
The use of mobile shredders to treat bulky waste was among several projects that Highland Councillors were updated on today (24 May 2023) at the Communities and Place Committee.
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First year results of food growing strategy shows positive progress
“Good progress” is being made one year into the delivery of a 5-year ‘Growing our Future’ strategy which aims to help empower Highland communities to grow their own food.