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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Budget investment proposals aim to improve care and respite for Highland families.
‘Improving care and respite for families’ is one of The Highland Council Administration’s investment proposals to be considered by councillors when they meet to decide the budget on Thursday 6 March.
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Co-labhairt soirbheachail le sùil air adhart dhan Ghàidhlig
Chaidh deasbad a dhèanamh mun an t-slighe air adhart airson leasachadh na Gàidhlig am measg an òigridh aig co-labhairt air leth soirbheachail ann an Steòrnabhagh, air a’ chumail le Comunn na Gàidhlig.
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Highland-wide virtual jobs fair week opens new opportunities 17-21 March 2025
Highland-wide virtual jobs fair week opens new opportunities 17-21 March 2025
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Community Council Scheme review – still time to have your say
The Highland Council is reminding everyone that the public consultation on how Community Councils in the area are created and governed is still running.
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Spring is the most critical period for wildfires in Scotland
Firefighters are urging the public to be aware of wildfire risk this Spring as figures show almost 80% of large outdoor fires since 2010 were recorded between March and May.
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Works progressing on Whin Park Play area
Works are progressing well on the exciting changes taking place at Whin Park in Inverness.
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Highland Council proposes £14 million investment in bus expansion projects and renewable energy
As part of The Highland Council’s proposed three-year Medium Term Financial Plan, £14 million has been allocated for expansion of bus company operations across the Highlands and shared investment in r
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Views sought on introducing knowledge tests for private hire car drivers
People are being asked for their opinions on whether The Highland Council should introduce knowledge tests as part of the licensing process for private hire car drivers.
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Successful projects highlighted at Harbours Management Board
When The Highland Council’s Harbours Management Board met earlier today, (Friday 28 February) members expressed their delight that two projects are bringing benefits to the council, the fishing indust
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Plan to tackle £70 million in unclaimed benefits in Highland
Independent research shows that there is an estimated total of £70 million of unclaimed benefits in the Highland area, including £6.9 million unclaimed pension credits affecting 3000 people.