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Highland Local Development Plan – more time to Have Your Say
Published on 18 Mar 2025Highland Council is providing more time for people and organisations with an interest in future development and investment in the area, to respond to its current consultation on its evidence papers.
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The closure of radio teleswitching explained
Published on 11 Apr 2025The Radio Teleswitching Service (RTS) is due to end on Monday 30 June 2025.
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Trading Standards raising awareness of single-use vapes ban
Published on 10 Apr 2025Highland Council’s Trading Standards team is informing local traders that from 1 June 2025, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned across the UK.
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Ben Wyvis ELC receives positive Care Inspectorate Inspection report
Published on 8 Apr 2025Ben Wyvis ELC receives positive Care Inspectorate Inspection report
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Convener thanks those who took part in Highland Visitor Levy Consultation and confirms next steps
Published on 8 Apr 2025Following the conclusion of the public consultation on the possible introduction of a visitor levy for the Highlands, the Council Convener has thanked everyone who submitted responses and confirmed th
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Temporary Traffic Lights - B9006 Culloden Battlefield Crossroads, Culloden Moor - Path Improvement Works
Published on 7 Apr 2025The public are being advised by The Highland Council of path improvement works being carried out at B9006 Culloden Battlefield Crossroads, Culloden Moor between Monday 21 April to Friday 25 April 2025
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Road restrictions during 2025 Etape Loch Ness
Published on 7 Apr 2025There will be a number of temporary prohibitions of traffic and temporary speed restrictions during the ‘Etape Loch Ness 2025’ cycling event which takes place on Sunday 27 April.
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‘Kit For All’ will help more young people get active in Inverness
Published on 4 Apr 2025Active Schools is all about making more children, more active, more often but sometimes barriers exist that prevent this from happening – including access to suitable clothing.
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Whin Park play area reopens with new inclusive equipment
Published on 3 Apr 2025Whin Park play area in Inverness will reopen tomorrow (Friday 4 April) after three months of refurbishment and improvement works.
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Ross-shire’s Highland Investment Plan for schools takes a positive step forward
Published on 2 Apr 2025Ross-shire’s Highland Investment Plan for schools takes a positive step forward
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Inverness, Beauly and Fortrose school builds approved
Published on 2 Apr 2025Inverness, Beauly and Fortrose school builds approved
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Community Learning & Development career pathway opportunities
Published on 2 Apr 2025Community Learning & Development career pathway opportunities
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Transfer of Moss Park Care Home Completed
Published on 2 Apr 2025NHS Highland and The Highland Council have completed the service transfer of Moss Park care home from HC-One.
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Positive news for Caithness as Councillors approve Highland Investment Plan projects
Published on 2 Apr 2025A new generation of community facilities is being planned for the Highlands.
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Highland Investment Plan will deliver two new schools for Skye
Published on 2 Apr 2025Highland Investment Plan will deliver two new schools for Skye
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Community Regeneration Fund project reopens in Uig
Published on 2 Apr 2025A key infrastructure project supported by The Highland Council’s Community Regeneration Fund has been completed in Uig on the Isle of Skye.
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Highland screen industry attracts over £3.5M growth in direct film spend
Published on 1 Apr 2025Highland screen industry attracts over £3.5M growth in direct film spend
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Head To Toe Health And Well-Being Services For Easter Ross
Published on 1 Apr 2025Highland Opportunity (Investments) Limited HOIL has recently provided Head to Toe Highland LLP with funding towards their ambitious business development plans.
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Highland Council Charitable Trusts award over £100,000 to schools and community groups
Published on 31 Mar 2025Highland Council Charitable Trusts award over £100,000 to schools and community groups
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Call goes out for new Highland Youth Convener 2025-2026
Published on 27 Mar 2025Young people of the Highlands are being invited to put themselves forward as the recruitment search begins for the unique, representative role of Highlands’ next Youth Convener.
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Corran Ferry fares increase and Maid of Glencoul annual refit
Published on 25 Mar 2025Corran Ferry fares increase and Maid of Glencoul annual refit
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Highland youngsters creating opportunity for play in Dalneigh
Published on 25 Mar 2025Young people from Dalneigh Youth Club have designed an extension to Hawthorn Drive play park as part of a community-driven project in Dalneigh.
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Report on Statutory Performance Indicators to be scrutinised by Highland councillors
Published on 25 Mar 2025Members of The Highland Council are to be presented with the Annual Report of Statutory Performance Indicators, Benchmarking and Best Value for financial year 2034/24 when they meet on 27 March.
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Councillors to consider Highland Investment Plan update
Published on 24 Mar 2025Highland Councillors will be asked to consider a new approach on the future of the Highland Investment Plan (HIP).
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Members approve ambitious Talent Strategy to foster growth and innovation
Published on 20 Mar 2025Members were presented with and approved the organisation’s Talent Strategy and Talent Action Plan, which have been designed to support initiatives to grow and retain talent within the Council.
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Key appointments form core leadership team at Inverness Castle Experience
Published on 20 Mar 2025The Inverness Castle Experience is delighted to announce the appointment of three senior roles, adding to its leadership team ahead of its highly anticipated opening later this summer.
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Young artists exhibit climate change issues at Inverness Botanic Gardens
Published on 19 Mar 2025Young artists exhibit climate change issues at Inverness Botanic Gardens
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Still time to take part in the Highland Visitor Levy Consultation
Published on 18 Mar 2025The last of the Community Webinar sessions takes place on 19 March from 18:00 to 19:00.
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Social Work Forum 2025
Published on 14 Mar 2025Social Workers in The Highland Council in partnership with NHS Highland are hosting a Joint Social Workers' Forum to celebrate World Social Worker’s Day 2025 on 18 March 2025
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Continued funding welcomed for ‘lifeline’ Wick-Aberdeen air service
Published on 13 Mar 2025Highland Council has today received confirmation from Scottish Government that it will continue to provide funding to the Wick-Aberdeen Public Service Obligation (PSO) into financial year 2025/26.
