https://www.highland.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 26 May 2026 22:44:31 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2026 22:44:31 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17272/it-s-game-on-as-the-2026-summer-of-sport-launches-across-highland A £20 million Scottish Government investment will give young people the chance to get involved in different sporting activities on their doorstep. Tue, 26 May 2026 12:27:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17271/road-closures-race-for-life-2026-inverness A number of roads will be closed in Inverness this weekend due to the Race for Life 5K and 10K events. Tue, 26 May 2026 11:25:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17270/dingwall-and-seaforth-area-committee-back-local-projects Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee approves funding for community projects while highlighting upcoming Dingwall 800 celebrations. Mon, 25 May 2026 13:45:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17269/proposed-10-year-public-transport-strategy-aims-to-improve-connectivity-and-sustainability-across-highland Proposed 10-year Public Transport Strategy aims to improve connectivity and sustainability across Highland Fri, 22 May 2026 10:47:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17268/highland-councillors-to-consider-new-dark-skies-planning-policy The proposed Dark Skies Draft Planning Policy sets out how the Council could reduce light pollution across Highland. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:27:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17267/wick-town-centre-streetscape-progresses-with-phased-opening-planned A £2.1 million project to transform Wick town centre into a more welcoming, attractive and pedestrian friendly space is continuing to make steady progress, with completion now expected this summer. Thu, 21 May 2026 19:44:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17266/fort-william-high-street-automatic-bollards-begin-operation Fort William High Street automatic bollards begin operation Thu, 21 May 2026 16:31:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17265/candidates-for-highland-council-by-election-confirmed Issued on behalf of The Returning Officer Thu, 21 May 2026 16:05:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17263/highland-council-approves-new-engagement-strategy-to-put-communities-at-the-heart-of-decision-making A new Participation and Engagement Strategy developed to encourage community involvement in service design and priority planning is set to be implemented by Highland Council. Thu, 21 May 2026 12:41:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17262/highland-council-sets-out-long-term-plan-for-sustainable-weed-management At today’s meeting of Highland Council’s Communities and Place Committee, Members approved a long-term approach to weed control. Thu, 21 May 2026 12:35:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17261/highland-council-sets-out-next-steps-on-climate-adaptation-following-launch-of-highland-climate-change-risk-opportunity-assessment Highland Council is progressing the next phase of its climate adaptation work following the launch of a major regional assessment of climate change risks and opportunities. Wed, 20 May 2026 16:46:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17260/highland-council-strengthens-net-zero-progress-with-improved-reporting-and-funding-commitments Members of Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee today welcomed progress in delivering the Council’s Net Zero Programme. Wed, 20 May 2026 16:43:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17259/highland-council-commended-for-continued-improvements-to-services-for-homeless-households Highland Council commended for continued improvements to services for homeless households Wed, 20 May 2026 15:26:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17258/longman-park-modular-homes-help-deliver-fairer-highland-commitments Longman Park modular homes help deliver ‘Fairer Highland’ commitments Wed, 20 May 2026 15:19:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17257/a-comharrachadh-40-bliadhna-de-dh-fhoghlam-tron-gh-idhlig-sa-gh-idhealtachd-40-years-of-gaelic-medium-education Tha sreath de thachartasan a’ comharrachadh 40 bliadhna de dh’Fhoghlam tron Ghàidhlig (FtG) sa Ghàidhealtachd a’ tòiseachadh sna seachdainean air thoiseach. Wed, 20 May 2026 12:23:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17256/introduction-of-booking-systems-for-vans-and-trailers-at-sutherland-household-waste-recycling-centres A booking system for vans and trailers for householders disposing of household waste and recycling will be introduced in Sutherland Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) from Monday 1 June 2026. Wed, 20 May 2026 10:22:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17255/new-nairn-academy-to-open-in-october The new state of the art Nairn Academy campus will open its doors to pupils in October this year. Tue, 19 May 2026 16:23:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17254/rogue-trader-ordered-to-pay-compensation-following-trading-standards-investigation Highland Council has welcomed the sentencing of a rogue trader following an investigation by Highland Council’s Trading Standards team. Tue, 19 May 2026 10:44:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17253/city-of-inverness-area-committee-key-decisions- A range of significant decisions affecting communities across Inverness and Area have been agreed by Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee today (Monday 18 May 2026). Mon, 18 May 2026 17:04:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17252/highland-council-showcases-invest-highland-at-ukreiif-2026 The Highland Council is showcasing the region’s ambitious Invest Highland programme at a national event this week at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2026 in Leeds. Mon, 18 May 2026 08:59:00 +0100