https://www.highland.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:45:06 +0000 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:45:06 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17550/pride-in-place-appointment-of-board-and-boundary-change Co-Chairs Frances Gunn and Ian Ross are delighted to announce the new members of the Neighbourhood Board for the Pride in Place Programme. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:38:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17549/inverness-and-highland-city-region-deal-delivers-412-98-million-investment-across-the-highlands The Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal has delivered public and private investment across the Highlands totalling £412.98 million, according to its 2025/26 Annual Report. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:26:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17548/highland-council-uses-data-to-improve-efficiency-and-reduce-costs The Highland Council is using data, benchmarking and scrutiny to drive efficiencies, reduce costs and support more sustainable service delivery. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:13:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17547/council-to-commission-independent-review-of-licensing Members of The Highland Council have today approved the commissioning of an independent external review of the Council’s licensing arrangements. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:01:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17546/funding-success-builds-on-highland-council-s-commitment-to-warmer-energy-efficient-homes Climate Change Committee Members have welcomed news that The Highland Council has successfully secured external funding in the region of £5.4 million for 2026/27. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:33:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17545/council-owned-d-e-coaches-delivers-700k-profit-while-supporting-highland-transport D&E Coaches has recorded a £700,000 profit after tax in its first full year under Highland Council ownership. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:34:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17544/abandoned-vehicles-policy-approved-by-highland-councillors- Members of The Highland Council’s Communities and Place Committee have approved a new Policy on Abandoned Vehicles. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:18:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17543/committee-to-consider-1-april-2027-start-date-for-short-term-let-control-areas Members of Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee will be asked to agree that Short Term Let Control Areas for Inverness City and Highland Rural come into effect from April 2027. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:18:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17542/key-decisions-made-to-improve-highland-bereavement-services- Changes at Inverness Crematorium create affordability and choice. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:08:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17541/advance-notification-footway-improvement-works-academy-street-inverness The Highland Council is planning to carry out footway improvement works on Academy Street in Inverness between January and March 2027.  Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17540/strategic-housing-investment-plan-sets-out-plans-to-help-meet-housing-demand Highland Council has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the Highland housing challenge. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:56:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17539/caithness-committee-approves-six-community-regeneration-fund-applications The Caithness Area Committee which met today (Monday 2 November 2026) has approved six applications submitted to the Community Regeneration Fund (CRF). Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:54:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17538/community-regeneration-funds-to-help-gairloch-s-local-newspaper Funds approved by Highland Council’s Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee will help Gairloch’s local newspaper purchase much-needed new printing equipment. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:55:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17537/dr-jean-munro-recommended-to-receive-freedom-of-grantown-on-spey Members of the Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee have agreed to recommend to The Highland Council that the Freedom of Grantown-on-Spey be conferred upon Dr Jean Munro. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:56:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17536/invitation-to-pay-parking-boosts-badenoch-and-strathspey-area-and-common-good-funds Key parking decisions made at Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:50:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17535/chief-social-work-officer-2025-26-annual-report Members of The Highland Council have noted an Annual Report by the Chief Social Work Officer for 2025/26. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17534/council-backs-plans-for-a-new-highland-growth-deal Council backs plans for a new Highland Growth Deal Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17533/council-to-seek-views-on-how-to-balance-39-2m-budget-gap Members of the public, community groups, the business sector and young people will be invited to share views on how The Highland Council balances its budget and plans spend over the next three years. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17532/council-launches-consultation-on-proposed-change-of-use-of-common-good-land-at-nairn-links-beach The Highland Council has today 29 October 2026 launched a statutory Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 consultation. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17531/highland-council-visitor-levy-consultation-in-person-events-announced Highland Council Visitor Levy Consultation In-person Events Announced Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0000