https://www.highland.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:04:11 +0000 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:04:11 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17340/public-invited-to-shape-be-2029-the-inverness-highland-bid-for-uk-city-of-culture-2029 People across the Highlands are being invited to pledge their support and help tell the story of the region’s cultural identity as the Highlands prepares its bid to become UK City of Culture 2029. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17339/the-highland-council-appoints-richard-whetton-as-chief-officer-business-solutions The Highland Council is delighted to announce that Richard Whetton will be joining the organisation as Chief Officer Business Solutions. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17338/statement-david-brown-taxi-operator-s-licence The Highland Council has issued the following statement following the reporting of a recent decision of the Licensing Committee in respect of David Brown and a Taxi Operator's Licence. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17337/biotoxins-affecting-bivalve-shellfish-in-coastal-waters-in-loch-inchard-loch-laxford-and-loch-glencoul-sutherland The Council’s Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Inchard, Loch Laxford and Loch Glencoul. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17336/historic-sir-hector-macdonald-memorial-tower-reopens-to-the-public-following-restoration-works Following a highly anticipated official opening ceremony held today (Thursday 2 July 2026), the Sir Hector MacDonald Memorial Tower on Mitchell Hill, Dingwall has officially reopened to the public. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:33:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17335/young-people-help-shape-inverness-highland-capital-of-culture-bid Young people from across Highland came together at Eden Court in Inverness on Monday (29 June) to help shape the region’s ambitions for Beò - Inverness Highland City Of Culture Bid 2029. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17334/lights-camera-bus-action-inverness-pupils-film-etiquette-video The Inverness Royal Academy Filmmaking Club recently visited the Highland Council Bus Depot as part of an exciting collaboration to create a short film focused on bus rules and etiquette. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:28:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17333/views-sought-on-park-and-ride-options-for-longer-distance-travel-from-inverness Could a Park and Ride at Inverness support longer-distance journeys? Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:19:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17332/from-lockdown-hobby-to-thriving-highland-business What began as a way to stay creative during lockdown has grown into a successful and expanding business for Invergordon-based entrepreneur Emma Wood.   Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17331/public-invited-to-view-plans-for-new-tornagrain-primary-school Plans for a new primary school and early learning and childcare facility at Tornagrain will go on public display this week. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17330/new-routes-on-skye-for-boots-and-bikes Two new traffic-free walking, wheeling and cycling routes have officially opened on Skye, giving communities and visitors safer, more accessible ways to get around. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17329/east-sutherland-and-edderton-by-election-result ​​​​​​​Issued on behalf of the Returning Officer Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:24:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17328/cameron-barracks-statement-26-june-2026 Joint statement from Highland Council Convenor Bill Lobban, Leader Raymond Bremner, and Opposition Leader Alasdair Christie. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:24:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17327/council-agrees-further-steps-to-explore-work-of-highland-poverty-and-equality-commission A report into poverty and inequality in Highland was presented to Highland Council today (Thursday 25 June) with members agreeing to a further workshop in August to examine the findings. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17326/the-highland-council-agree-next-steps-for-visitor-levy-scheme The Highland Council has agreed to continue working with the tourism industry to co-design a draft Visitor Levy scheme for the Highlands. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17325/highland-wealth-fund-to-create-lasting-legacy-from-renewable-energy-development The Highland Council has agreed plans to establish a Highland Wealth Fund to create a lasting legacy from renewable energy development and support long-term benefits for communities across the region. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17324/council-pays-tribute-to-arthur-mccourt-former-chief-executive-of-highland-council Following the death of Highland Council’s former Chief Executive Arthur McCourt earlier this month (June 2026), the Convener of Highland Council Bill Lobban has paid tribute. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:43:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17323/julie-fowlis-and-katie-gregson-macleod-become-first-be-2029-ambassadors Beò! 2029, the Inverness-Highland bid for UK City of Culture 2029, has launched an ambassador programme to help champion the bid and build support across the region and beyond. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:46:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17322/biotoxins-affecting-bivalve-shellfish-in-coastal-waters-in-loch-eishort-isle-of-skye Warning from our Environmental Health team Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0100 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17321/highland-commission-sets-out-roadmap-to-reduce-poverty-and-inequality-by-2030 A series of recommendations aimed at reducing poverty and inequality across the Highlands by 2030 will come before Highland Council this week. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0100