Emergency services urge people to stay away as Cairngorms wildfire operations continue into next week
Issued by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - 23/07/26
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Highland Council’s Progress Update on Net Zero Programme
At today’s meeting of the Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee, Members were given an update on the Council’s Net Zero Programme.
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Highland Council to Promote Regional Investment Opportunities at UKREiiF 2025
Highland Council is pleased to announce its participation in the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), taking place this week in Leeds.
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Impressive new waste and recycling figures for Highland
The Highland Council is pleased to announce new waste and recycling figures for the region, following the introduction of the new waste and recycling services over the last year.
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City Committee approves over £500K Investment for local play areas
At today’s meeting of the Inverness City Area Committee members agreed an investment of £512,052 to improve play areas across all seven wards over the coming year.
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Air quality work on agenda for City Committee
Inverness councillors were given an update on the air quality work undertaken by the Council’s Environmental Health Team, including project work carried out in Primary Schools
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Inverness groups awarded Common Good Funding
Six projects that will benefit charities, families and local sports clubs are to receive £82,880 Inverness Common Good Funding which has been awarded by Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee today.
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Winter Payments Welfare Advice boosts increased benefits awarded
Households in the Inverness Area have benefited significantly from Welfare Advice received by Highland Council Officers when applying for the Inverness Winter Payment Scheme.
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Candidates for two Highland Council By-Elections confirmed
Following today’s deadline for nominations, The Highland Council can confirm the details of all the candidates that are standing in both the Ward 6 and Ward 10 By-Election
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Biotoxins affecting Bivalve Shellfish in coastal waters in the East of the Isle of Skye
Highland Council's Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Portree.
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Funding for Highland Active Travel projects welcomed
The Highland Council has successfully secured funding from Transport Scotland for two Active Travel projects which will make it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle for everyday journeys.