Business and trade news
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New contract for mixed paper and card recycling services for Highland
Published on 25 Nov 2024The Highland Council is pleased to announce a new contract has been awarded to Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, for the Provision of Mixed Paper & Cardboard Treatm
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Work. Life. Highland launches
Published on 11 Nov 2024A new Highland partnership to proactively support people into work has launched its website today to coincide with the start of Scottish Careers Week 2024.
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Still time to vote in BID Fort William
Published on 4 Nov 2024All ballot papers must be returned in the pre-paid envelope provided to the CIVICA Election Services by no later than 5pm on Thursday 21 November 2024.
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First Highland-wide virtual jobs fair to coincide with Scottish Careers Week
Published on 30 Oct 2024The Highland Council’s Employability team has announced details of the first Highland-wide virtual jobs fair to highlight new job opportunities that will run from the 11 to the 15 November during Scot
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Investing in the first peatland UNESCO world heritage site in the world
Published on 29 Oct 2024The Flow Country Partnership has received funding from the Community Loan Fund towards their pioneering peatland restoration project in Sutherland. The fund is delivered by Highland Opportunity (Inves
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Inverness Bonfire and Fireworks display
Published on 28 Oct 2024The Inverness Events and Festivals Working Group are excited to confirm that Highland Council’s Civic Bonfire and Fireworks display will be held at Bught Park, Inverness on Tuesday 5 November 2024.
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Your Dog’s Care Is Our Business
Published on 16 Oct 2024Highland Opportunity (Investments) Limited HOIL has recently provided Inverness Dog Daycare Ltd with loan funding towards the purchase of an existing dog care business based in the Carse Industrial Es
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Still time to vote in BID Fort William
Published on 14 Oct 2024Any businesses who think they are eligible to vote but may not have received their ballot papers must contact The Highland Council’s Election Office on 01349 886657 or email: election@highland.gov.uk.
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The Apprentice Store Are On The Move
Published on 2 Oct 2024Highland Opportunity (Investments) Limited (HOIL) has recently provided The Apprentice Store Ltd with funding towards their ambitious business development.
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Annual Procurement Report 2023-24 considered by members
Published on 11 Sep 2024Highland Council’s Corporate Resources Committee today (Wednesday, 11 September 2024) considered the Council's Annual Procurement Report for 2023-2024.
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Councillors endorse Inverness BID annual report
Published on 19 Aug 2024A report on the work of Inverness City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) from April 2023 to March 2025 has been endorsed by Members of Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee.
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UHI Inverness student designs new branding for Inverness Town House
Published on 25 Jul 2024A design by a UHI Inverness student has been chosen as the new official logo for Inverness Town House.
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Final Business Case for Green Freeport endorsed
Published on 11 Jun 2024Members of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee have endorsed the Final Business Case (FBC) for the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, signifying another major step forward.
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Statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process begins on proposal for Academy Street
Published on 7 Jun 2024The Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process for statutory consultees on the proposed design for Academy Street has been reissued.
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Chair reacts to Visitor Levy Bill announcement
Published on 29 May 2024The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee Chair, Cllr Ken Gowans said: “The Highland Council welcomes the passing of the Visitor Levy Bill to Stage 3 through the Scottish Parliament.
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Record number of start-up businesses in the Highlands
Published on 27 May 2024Grant funding from The Highland Council for business start-ups has helped the area register a record number of new businesses in the last year.
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Focus on tourism as representatives gather
Published on 17 May 2024Yesterday, Thursday 16 May, representatives from the tourism sector in the Highlands gathered in Inverness to take part in a Sustainable Tourism Strategy Workshop hosted by The Highland Council.
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Trades Initiative Takes Off
Published on 24 Apr 2024The Highland Council’s Employability Service has developed a project with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to provide a pathway for young people who are interested in working in the con
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Council announces extra digital funding to support Highland businesses.
Published on 2 Apr 2024Following the success of its Business Digital Grant scheme launched last year, The Highland Council is delighted to announce further funding to help Highland companies access digital support alongside other business growth support.
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Wick PSO celebrates successful second year
Published on 26 Mar 2024The Highland Council is delighted to confirm a highly successful second year for Public Service Obligation (PSO) flights between Wick and Aberdeen.
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Nairnshire Common Good Fund Budget Agreed for 2024/25
Published on 8 Mar 2024Within the 2024/25 budget Committee approved, a revised Pitch Lettings Charging Framework was also agreed for implementation form 1 April 2024.
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Badenoch & Strathspey Short-term Let Control Area Information Sessions well attended.
Published on 1 Mar 2024The Highland Council recently hosted three Short-term Let Control Area Information Sessions ahead of the Badenoch & Strathspey Control Area coming into force at 12pm on Monday 4 March 2024.
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Transport Scotland confirm funding for Wick- Aberdeen PSO for 2024/25
Published on 21 Feb 2024Late yesterday, Transport Scotland formally confirmed funding for the Wick-Aberdeen PSO to continue in 2024/25.
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Launch of New Access to Trades Initiative
Published on 16 Jan 2024The Highland Council’s Employability Service and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) are delighted to announce an exciting collaboration to offer a pre-employability programme .....
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Council seeks views on Biodiversity Planning Guidance
Published on 11 Dec 2023The Highland Council has released for consultation new Biodiversity Planning Guidance that will support the implementation of cross-cutting biodiversity policies as set out in National Planning Framew
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Revised Empty Property Relief Scheme for Non-Domestic Rates agreed by members
Published on 8 Dec 2023Members of the Council’s Corporate Resources Committee, who met on Thursday, 7 December agreed a Non-Domestic Rates Empty Property Relief Scheme, which will initially commence from April 2024.
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Suppliers invited to inaugural Highland Registrars’ Wedding Fair
Published on 4 Dec 2023Suppliers working in the wedding market are being invited by Highland Registrars to a newly established Wedding Fair that will take place on Sunday 4 February 2024.
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Trainees thrive with paid work experience
Published on 29 Nov 2023For the first time, The Highland Council’s Employability Service is offering Paid Third Sector Placements to unemployed Highland residents. Funded by the Scottish Government through the No One Left Be
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Council congratulates Sean as he thrives in new job
Published on 21 Nov 2023The Highland Council is pleased to celebrate and congratulate Sean Prentice, an ex-student from St Duthus school in Tain, on securing his 3rd Sector Paid Placement with For You Training.
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New cost of living campaign urges parents and carers to seek help before reaching financial crisis point.
Published on 20 Nov 2023#ItsOkayToAsk campaign encourages any parent or carer who is struggling to meet the financial demands of looking after their children to ask for help before reaching crisis point.
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Take part in the Council’s budget challenge.
Published on 17 Nov 2023Leader of the Council, Raymond Bremner invites people to take part.
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Council, Hospice and Eastgate Centre work in partnership for Inverness Christmas lights switch-on
Published on 13 Nov 2023Highland Council is pleased to be working with Highland Hospice and the Eastgate Centre to support Inverness city businesses and community organisations this year by providing Christmas lights.
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Highland businesses invited to apply for Energy Efficiency Grant
Published on 6 Nov 2023Highland businesses are being invited to apply for a grant to help them reduce their carbon footprint by reducing energy consumption.
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Digital Grant for Highland businesses
Published on 6 Nov 2023The Highland Council is inviting local businesses to apply for grant support to enable them to introduce new digital systems which will improve business performance and encourage growth.
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Successful Debt Finance event for Highland Businesses
Published on 1 Nov 2023Last Wednesday (25 October) a well-attended event for Highland businesses took place in Inverness Town House, sponsored by UKSPF through The Highland Council Investment Plan.
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Still time to vote in Dornoch Business Improvement District ballot
Published on 23 Oct 2023Ballot papers were issued on Thursday 28 September 2023 to all businesses who were eligible and who would become levy payers and members of the Dornoch Business Improvement District (BID).
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British Business Bank to host roadshow event for Highland businesses
Published on 19 Oct 2023Businesses in the Highlands have an opportunity to attend a one-off seminar event in Inverness hosted by British Business Bank which will focus on debt finance and bring together several key lenders who traditionally are not active in the area.
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Highland Skills Challenge Fund – Still time to apply
Published on 26 Sep 2023Following a successful on-line briefing session, The Highland Council is reminding businesses that there is still time to apply for funding to develop their green skills.
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Proposed Dornoch Business Improvement District
Published on 21 Sep 2023postal ballot is to be held on the arrangements to propose a Business Improvement District (BID) for Dornoch for a period of 5 years from 1 March 2024 until 28 February 2029.
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Highland Skills Challenge Fund – An opportunity for businesses to develop their green skills.
Published on 11 Sep 2023The Highland Council, with support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is inviting Highland businesses to apply for funding to support the costs of green skills training for their workforce.
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Highland airfield for lease
Published on 7 Sep 2023The Highland Council is promoting the opportunity to lease Dornoch Airfield.
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Council’s Employability Service launches a new ‘Test and Learn’ Grant Fund
Published on 7 Sep 2023The Highland Council’s Employability Service has launched a grant fund to test a new delivery model for service providers supporting unemployed residents who require longer-term support.
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Event to help people into employment well attended
Published on 6 Sep 2023The Paid Placement event that took place at the Spectrum Centre in Inverness on Wednesday 23 August attracted a good turnout.
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Councillors agree to ‘Making Academy Street a Place for Everyone’
Published on 28 Aug 2023Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee have today (Monday 28 August 2023) agreed to ‘Making Academy Street a Place for Everyone’.
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Councillors endorse Inverness BID work
Published on 28 Aug 2023A report on the work of Inverness City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) for the current financial year 2023-24 has been endorsed by Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area
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'Yes' vote for Nairn Business Improvement District
Published on 25 Aug 2023Nairn businesses have voted for the Nairn Business Improvement District (BID) to continue for a second term and a further five-year period.
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Councillors to discuss ‘Making Academy Street a Place for Everyone’
Published on 22 Aug 2023A report on The Highland Council’s proposals for ‘Making Academy Street a Place for Everyone’ will be considered by Members of the City of Inverness Area Committee on Monday 28 August.
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Corran Ferry Update – Thursday 3 August 2023
Published on 3 Aug 2023Unfortunately, due to capacity constraints at the boat yard, the MV Corran vessel is unlikely to be ready to return to service before the end of August.
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The Highland Council hosts event on the proposed design for Academy Street
Published on 20 Jul 2023This morning (Thursday 20 July), The Highland Council hosted a meeting at Inverness Town House to present further information on the proposed design for Academy Street.
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Come fly with us this August with special promotional price on Wick-Aberdeen air service
Published on 5 Jul 2023The Highland Council, in conjunction with Eastern Airways, is delighted to announce that August 2023 will see a special rate of just £49.99 per ticket being applied across every seat booked ...
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Proposed renewal of the Nairn Business Improvement District
Published on 29 Jun 2023A ballot is to be held on the arrangements to renew the Business Improvement District (BID) for Nairn for a second term for a further 5-year period.
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Science Skills Academy tops the class with Highland pupils
Published on 28 Jun 2023An innovative project introducing science & technology to Highland primary & secondary pupils is celebrating a significant milestone, exceeding 20,000 engagements with pupils, teachers & parents
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Highland Council to discuss Community Wealth building
Published on 27 Jun 2023At the meeting of the Highland Council on Thursday (29 June) Members will have the opportunity to discuss how to best use the Council’s economic power to generate and maintain wealth.......
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Council’s Community Regeneration work recognised
Published on 23 Jun 2023Over the past year, 105 community-based projects have secured grants of £5.7m towards projects valued at a total of £15m, facilitated through the work of The Highland Council’s Community Regeneration
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Take your partner for Inverness Highland Games Ceilidh!
Published on 8 Jun 2023The Highland Ceilidh will commence at 7pm in the Main Bar Tent concluding at 11pm and tickets for this are available to purchase through Inverness Highland Games website www.invernesshighlandgames.com
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‘Welcoming’ Foodhall in Victorian Market provides a ‘quality food experience’
Published on 5 Jun 2023Inverness Common Good Funding has transformed a city centre asset into an open bright, thriving, and exciting business opportunity.
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Grant funding support helps Highland Businesses remain buoyant
Published on 4 May 2023During the last year, over 2000 Highland businesses have been supported to start-up and grow by Highland Council. Supported by the Council’s business development service, businesses have secured start
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Corran Ferry update following constructive meeting with Council and Community Councils
Published on 28 Apr 2023There was a robust and constructive on-line meeting between the Council and representatives of the 6 Community Councils from the Ardnamurchan Peninsula and Nether Lochaber last night. (Thur 27 Apr
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Fort William Job Fair – An opportunity for local businesses and anyone looking for employment
Published on 19 Apr 2023The Highland Council’s Employability Team and DWP are encouraging people of all ages and skills living in Lochaber to come along to special Job Fair event taking place in Fort William on Tuesday
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Council Chair thanks Lochaber Chamber of Commerce following “very positive meeting”
Published on 17 Apr 2023The Highland Council’s Chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Ken Gowans has expressed his thanks to the Lochaber Chamber of Commerce for inviting him ..............
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Advanced notice of works at Ruthven Bridge
Published on 11 Apr 2023The Highland Council is advising drivers that Ruthven Bridge, which crosses the river Spey on the road between Kingussie and Ruthven Barracks, will be temporarily closed to all vehicles from 2 May.
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Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport community webinar
Published on 24 Mar 2023Community representatives across Highland came together to hear more about the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport at a webinar on Wednesday 22 March
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Public invited to events about plan for Academy Street
Published on 9 Mar 2023The Highland Council will run a series of drop-in sessions next week to share the design for the regeneration of Academy Street in Inverness.
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Support for Highland Businesses
Published on 8 Mar 2023Highland Opportunity (Investments) Limited HO(I)L, The Highland Council’s business loan company has launched its first social media campaign to make Highland businesses and community organisations awa
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Job Fair for Over 50’s
Published on 1 Mar 2023Anyone aged 50 and over who is looking for a job or considering a change in career is being invited to come along to a Jobs Fair taking place in Inverness next week.
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Wester Ross Job Fair – An opportunity for local businesses and anyone looking for employment
Published on 28 Feb 2023The Highland Council’s Employability Team are encouraging people of all ages and skills living in Wester Ross to come along to special Job Fair event taking place in Gairloch on Monday 6 March.
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Multiply Challenge Fund launched in Highland
Published on 20 Feb 2023The Highland Council has today (Monday 20 February) launched the Highland Multiply Challenge Fund.
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Statement from The Highland Council Leader following Cromarty Firth Green Freeport Announcement
Published on 13 Jan 2023Leader of The Highland Council, Raymond Bremner has welcomed the announcement that Cromarty Firth has been chosen as one of the UK’s new Green Freeports.
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Green Freeports - Winning bids announced.
Published on 13 Jan 2023Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and Forth Green Freeport have been jointly selected by the Scottish and UK governments to become Scotland’s first Green Freeports.
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First planned closure of Uig Harbour
Published on 9 Jan 2023To allow for the next phase of works to safeguard future ferry services, The Highland Council can confirm that Uig Harbour will close on Monday 16 January 2023 for 8 weeks.
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Highland Council Leader welcomes completion of phase one of Inverness hydrogen hub
Published on 4 Jan 2023The Leader of The Highland Council Councillor Raymond Bremner has welcomed the news that H2 Green has completed its first step in developing the Inverness green hydrogen hub.
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Millburn Travel Corridor – Online Public Consultation
Published on 12 Dec 2022A range of active travel and bus-based improvements to the Millburn Corridor to address the existing problems in Inverness city centre have now been developed by The Highland Council and are currently
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Approved design favours wheeling, walking cycling for Academy Street
Published on 24 Nov 2022Public consultation will continue on a new design development for Academy Street in Inverness.
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Launch of Free Building Maintenance Guide
Published on 31 Oct 2022The Highland Council, working in partnership with Inverness City Heritage Trust, has created a free to download guide to help promote essential, regular inspection and maintenance of all traditional buildings.
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Details Announced for FW2040 Public Consultation Event
Published on 18 Oct 2022Plans are being finalised to host the first public consultation event on the Fort William 2040 Masterplan and Delivery Programme in over two years.
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Minister For Public Finance, Planning And Community Wealth To Attend Inverness 2035 Round Table Event
Published on 13 Oct 2022On Monday, 17th of October, Tom Arthur, MSP, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth, will attend an Inverness 2035 roundtable.
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New Project Officer To Promote Far North Flights
Published on 6 Oct 2022The project to provide a year-round service of flights to and from Wick John O’Groats Airport and Aberdeen under the current Public Service Obligation is set to benefit from the skills of a newly appo
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Highland Council’s Short Term Let Licence process goes live
Published on 3 Oct 2022The Highland Council has confirmed that its online process for short term let licence applications is now open.
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‘Have Your Say Highland’ local funding priorities survey concludes in time for £5million funding launch
Published on 28 Sep 2022The ‘Have Your Say Highland’ community engagement survey concluded on the 9th of September in time for the launch of a £5 million pound Community Regeneration Funding programme being administered by The Highland Council.
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Employability Challenge Funds launched
Published on 26 Sep 2022Utilising Scottish Government funding in support of No One Left Behind, Highland Council on behalf of the Highland Employability Partnership has launched two challenge funds designed to help people li
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Fort William 2040 Public Consultation Event Returns
Published on 25 Sep 2022Plans are being put in place to host the first public consultation event on the Fort William 2040 Masterplan and Delivery Programme in over two years.
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HERO Scheme helps Inverness business support new recruit
Published on 6 Sep 2022The Highland Council’s HERO employability scheme is helping to support new recruit Codie Cargill of Inverness based Pure Lubrication, as she undertakes a modern apprenticeship.
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Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal report shows progress made against a backdrop of COVID-19 and Brexit
Published on 25 Aug 2022Members at today’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee noted the significant progress which has been made on the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal despite the challenges posed by COVID-19
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Council Convener calls for support to protect jobs in Badenoch & Strathspey
Published on 4 Aug 2022The Convener of The Highland Council, Cllr Bill Lobban has expressed deep concern at the latest news of potential job losses in the timber industry in the Highlands.
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Highland Council Continues to Support Paid Work Placements
Published on 5 Jul 2022The Highland Council and its public sector partners are hosting paid placement opportunities, providing valuable work experience opportunities to those living in the Highland region who are not in emp
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£3.639m Economic Boost for Highland
Published on 1 Jul 2022At the Highland Council meeting held yesterday, 30 June 2022, elected Members approved a package of support totalling £3.639m for low-income households and economic growth.
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Project Manager Appointed to Help Deliver FW2040 Vision
Published on 27 Jun 2022FW2040, the Masterplan and Delivery Programme for Fort William and Lochaber, has taken a significant step forward with the appointment of its first dedicated Project Manager.
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End of relaxation to temporary structures & uses during COVID-19 pandemic
Published on 31 May 2022Highland Council has been supporting business, particularly those in the tourism & hospitality sectors, throughout COVID-19 pandemic by allowing a relaxation of planning and building warrant controls.
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Repair and Refurbishment Charity continues to thrive thanks to HERO Scheme
Published on 13 Apr 2022It’s nearly a year since the Grantown Remakery in Badenoch and Strathspey recruited Tomas Jedlicka as their workshop supervisor thanks to support from The Highland Council’s HERO employability scheme.
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Executive Chief Officer – Communities and Place appointed
Published on 5 Apr 2022Allan Gunn has been appointed by The Highland Council as Executive Chief Officer – Communities and Place.
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Dunvegan business opportunities now available to lease at prime tourist location
Published on 31 Mar 2022Dunvegan business opportunities now available to lease at prime tourist location
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Public partners promote Highland Weekend of Action for Ukraine
Published on 25 Mar 2022The public sector organisations across Highland are promoting a Highland Weekend of Action for Ukraine.
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Cromarty Firth and Highlands will play a major role in delivering UK’s new Energy Security Strategy
Published on 25 Mar 2022The Cromarty Firth and Highlands are ready to play a key role in delivering the UK’s new Energy Security Strategy, the consortium bidding to win Green Freeport Status for the area has said.
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Team at Prickly Thistle expands thanks to HERO employability scheme
Published on 17 Mar 2022A company who describes themselves as the “tartan rebels in the Scottish Highlands” have recently been able to expand their team thanks to The Highland Council’s HERO Employability scheme.
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Upgrade Works at Uig Harbour – Outage period update
Published on 17 Mar 2022The Highland Council can now confirm the timing of the closure of the Uig ferry terminal.
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Highland Council puts communities and region first by maximising potential benefits from green energy
Published on 11 Mar 2022The Council has agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with H2 Green Ltd to explore opportunities to develop a regional green hydrogen network across the Highlands.
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Council agrees proposals for second round of Levelling Up Fund
Published on 10 Mar 2022Highland Council has agreed proposals for Round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund bid, with submissions expected to be submitted in June 2022.
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COVID Discretionary Business Grant Scheme opens for applications
Published on 10 Mar 2022The Highland Council today (Thursday 10 March) launched a further round of its Discretionary Business Grant Scheme providing grants of £500 to £2000.
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HERO scheme helps Highland business expand
Published on 8 Mar 2022A Highland-based virtual assistant company is reaping the benefits of two new skilled members of staff thanks to support from the Highland Council Employability Service’s HERO employment scheme.
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Highland Trading Standards team highlight risks from disposable vaping products
Published on 23 Feb 2022The Highland Council’s Trading Standards team are highlighting the dangers of disposable vaping products and warning consumers to be aware.
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£10m investment proposed in sustainable budget plan
Published on 23 Feb 2022The Highland Council is set to consider £10m additional investment in 2022-23 as part of its ambitious Health and Prosperity Strategy for the Highlands.
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Scheduled flights restart from Wick John O’ Groats Airport with year-round air link between Caithness and Aberdeen secured in new deal
Published on 23 Feb 2022The Highland Council and Transport Scotland, who have been working with local stakeholders to reinstate flights from Wick John O’Groats Airport, are delighted to announce that Eastern Airways have been awarded a contract to provide a year-round service to Aberdeen.
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“A Breath of Fresh Air” – Business owner on Skye describes recruit employed through HERO scheme
Published on 22 Feb 2022Highland Council’s HERO scheme is enabling employment opportunities for individuals of all ages, who face barriers to securing jobs, via businesses who are seeking new employees. Through the scheme, businesses can apply for grants of up to £6,000.
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New apprentices taken on through Highland HERO Scheme
Published on 16 Feb 2022The Northern Engineering and Welding Company (NEWCo) based in Lochaber is benefiting from taking part in The Highland Council’s Highland Employment Recruitment Offer (HERO) scheme....
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Dornoch Common Good Fund enables Public Toilets refurb
Published on 8 Feb 2022Work began this week (7 February 2022) on upgrades to the public toilets in Dornoch.
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Committee thanks staff for Covid grant support work
Published on 2 Feb 2022Economy and Infrastructure Committee Chair, Cllr Trish Robertson took the opportunity to thank staff working hard over the last two years to deliver a number of different Covid-19 business grants.
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Opportunity to learn new skills with Skye and Lochaber Cookery Initiative Pilot
Published on 25 Jan 2022The Highland Council is delighted to announce the launch of the Skye and Lochaber Cookery Initiative Pilot in partnership with The West Highland College UHI, NHS Highland, Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Leisure Businesses invited to apply for Covid-19 business grant
Published on 19 Jan 2022Grants of up to £3,150 are available to Leisure businesses who have been affected by measures to control the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.
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Highland hospitality businesses invited to apply for funding
Published on 10 Jan 2022Hospitality businesses who lost bookings during the Christmas/New Year period are to secure grant support from the Scottish Government. Business will receive either a grant of £4,500 or £6,800 dependi
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Huge success of HERO scheme in Highland
Published on 29 Dec 2021The Highland Council is delighted with the success of its HERO scheme which is providing people with new job opportunities and making a real difference ........
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Hospitality Business Support Top-Up Grant Scheme
Published on 22 Dec 2021The Hospitality Business Support Top-Up Grant Scheme will provide a one-off payment for businesses in the hospitality sector who have lost bookings during December 2021 and January 2022.
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Nigg multi-million investment welcomed “NOW” by Highland Council Leader
Published on 3 Dec 2021Highland Council Leader, Margaret Davidson has welcomed the announcement by First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon in relation to the Nigg Offshore Wind (“NOW”) tower rolling factory.
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Business opportunity helps to drive message home
Published on 1 Dec 2021A highly popular sponsorship scheme in Inverness has some further opportunities available to businesses.
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Information on new Business Ventilation Grant Scheme
Published on 24 Nov 2021Grants of up to £2,500 are now available to businesses to improve ventilation and air quality on their premises to help reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. T
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Deadline extended for Airline bids to provide services for North of Scotland
Published on 23 Nov 2021The deadline for invitations to tender for the North Scotland/Wick John O’Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services contract has been extended until 12 noon on Tuesday 30 November.
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Councillors approve vision for Inverness
Published on 18 Nov 2021Inverness Councillors have welcomed a strategy for Inverness which showcases an ambitious vision that aims to transform the city’s future.
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Major new vision proposed for Inverness
Published on 11 Nov 2021A bold and ambitious strategy to transform Inverness into the place to live, work, enjoy and do business in Scotland will be presented to the City of Inverness Area Committee next week.
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Former “Caithness Horizons” facility set to relaunch as the North Coast Visitor Centre from November 2021
Published on 13 Oct 2021The re-launch of the former Caithness Horizons centre in Thurso is set to take place on Tuesday, 2 November 2021, with the facility being rebranded as the North Coast Visitor Centre.
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Highland businesses gearing up for growth
Published on 8 Oct 2021More help for growing businesses is the next phase of the Highland Council’s economic recovery programme.
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Council raises awareness on market operator’s licences
Published on 4 Oct 2021The Highland Council are asking any businesses, companies or organisations who are planning to hold any type of market, including Christmas or festive type markets, to contact the Licensing Service to check if they require a market operator’s licence.
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Highland Council Leader to meet potential investors
Published on 28 Sep 2021The Highland Council Leader, Cllr Margaret Davidson will be attending The London Real Estate Forum which brings together key decision-makers from the industry, government, investment and business communities to drive sustainable investment and development in cities.
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Highland Council leader tours CityFibre’s ‘future-proofing’ works in Inverness
Published on 24 Sep 2021With construction of its new full fibre network for Inverness progressing across the city, CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, welcomed the leader of the Highland Council for a tour of the works, giving her the opportunity to see progress of the £20m project.
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Helping Hand for Start-up businesses
Published on 1 Sep 2021As part of its economic recovery programme, the Highland Council today (1 September 2021) launched an enhanced business start-up programme.
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Councillors commend Inverness BID and Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism BID
Published on 26 Aug 2021The roles of two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) during the pandemic have been commended by Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee.
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Hanging Baskets return to brighten up city centre
Published on 14 Jul 2021Celebrating the 2021 Inverness city centre floral displays.
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Financial assistance still available as part of the Taxi and Private Hire Operator Grant Scheme
Published on 9 Jul 2021Highland Council has contacted Taxi and Private Hire Operators to invite them to apply for a grant through the Scottish Government’s Taxi and Private Hire Operator Support Fund.
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Inverness City Centre Survey
Published on 18 Jun 2021The Highland Council is conducting research about Inverness city centre and is encouraging residents, visitors and businesses - anyone who lives, works or enjoys leisure in the city - to take part in
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Past and present: Academy Street businesses presented with historic drawings
Published on 9 Jun 2021Businesses on Academy Street are being presented with line drawings of how their building appeared 101 years ago by Inverness Townscape Heritage Project (ITHP).
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Additional financial support now available as part of the Taxi Driver and Operator Grant Scheme
Published on 7 Jun 2021Taxi and Private Hire Drivers and Taxi Operators are set to benefit from a new grant scheme, following an announcement from Scottish Government.
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City centre visitors set to benefit from 1 hour free parking at Inverness Rose Street multi-storey car park during June, July and August
Published on 28 May 2021Members of the City of Inverness Area Committee have agreed a proposal to offer city centre visitors at the Rose Street multi-storey car park a 1-hour free-of-charge period during June, July & August.
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Members updated on early progress of Highland Council’s Transformation Programme
Published on 24 May 2021Members of today’s Recovery, Improvement and Transformation Board were provided with an update of the early progress of the Transformation Programme, which consists of nine key projects.
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Council continues to work with MPs and MSPs to be recognised as a priority area for UK funding
Published on 13 May 2021A report to Council has set out the context of the funds, details lobbying being carried out in preparation for the Shared Prosperity Fund and outlines the work being undertaken to submit bids.
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Highland Council members to consider next steps towards achieving “Living Wage” designation status for the Highland Council Area
Published on 12 May 2021Elected members of Highland Council are due to consider the next steps which the organisation should undertake in order to progress its goal of achieving “Living Wage” designation status for Highland.
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Highland Registrars continue to rise to the COVID-19 challenge and are maintaining quality services
Published on 12 May 2021Registrars in Highland have been praised for achieving a positive external assessment from the National Registrars of Scotland.
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Community asset transfers approved for Highland communities in Morar and Wester Ross
Published on 12 May 2021Two Highland communities and visitors to the region are to benefit from the decisions of The Highland Council’s Communities and Place Committee.
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The deadline for bids to the UK Community Renewal Fund is approaching
Published on 12 May 2021Highland Council is reminding interested organisations that the deadline for the submission of bids to the UK Community Renewal Fund is 17:00hrs on 14 May 2021.
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Highland Council seeks bids for the UK Community Renewal Fund
Published on 30 Apr 2021Highland Council are seeking bids from organisations wishing to deliver activity as part of the UK Community Renewal Fund.
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Corran Ferry new fares from Saturday 1 May
Published on 29 Apr 2021New fares for the Corran Ferry in Lochaber will apply from Saturday 1 May for the 2021/22 season.
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Nairnshire Committee members agree future plans for two Common Good properties located at The Links, Nairn
Published on 10 Mar 2021Members of the Highland Council’s Nairnshire Committee, which took place today (10 March 2021), were updated on the outcome of the consultation process undertaken for the Links Tea Room and old store
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Widened Eligibility for Discretionary Business Grant
Published on 2 Mar 2021The Highland Council today (Tuesday 2 March) widened eligibility and extended the deadline for businesses to apply for its Discretionary Business Grant Scheme.
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Partnership approach delivers vaccines in Highland by ‘Jabbernaut’
Published on 1 Mar 2021People in The Highland Council area will soon be receiving coronavirus vaccines in their local communities with the help of a purpose-built mobile vaccination unit coined the ‘Jabbernaut’.
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Town Centre Funding project agreed for Nairn
Published on 17 Feb 2021Highland Councillors at the Nairnshire Committee today (17 February 2021) have unanimously agreed to award Nairn BID a total £28,052 Scottish Government Town Centre funding.
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Discretionary Business Grant Scheme open for applications
Published on 10 Feb 2021The Highland Council has today (Wednesday 10 February) launched its Discretionary Business Grant Scheme.
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7 Town Centre Funding projects agreed for Badenoch and Strathspey communities
Published on 9 Feb 20217 projects offered a total £111,724 Scottish Government Town Centre funding to help deliver economic stimulus in Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey, Kingussie and Newtonmore.
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Deadline draws near for Covid-19 Top Up Business Grant Applications
Published on 28 Jan 2021Retail, hospitality and leisure businesses have until Friday next week (5 February) to apply to The Highland Council, if they want to receive a one-off top-up grant in addition to their Temporary Clos
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Nigg investment welcomed
Published on 28 Jan 2021The Chair of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee has welcomed the news that Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved investment of up to £8.3m in Scottish Government funding for an £18.9m project to develop the East Quay at Port of Nigg in Easter Ross.
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Highland businesses start receiving Closure Grants
Published on 25 Jan 2021Businesses throughout Highland will today start seeing Closure Grant payments in their bank accounts.
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Digital presence vital for Inverness local business recovery
Published on 21 Jan 2021Inverness Councillors on The Highland Council’s City and Area Recovery Group today discussed the importance of local businesses having an online digital presence for customer access.
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Town Centre Funding projects agreed for 3 Easter Ross communities
Published on 20 Jan 2021Three projects will be offered a total £140,260 Scottish Government Town Centre funding to help deliver economic stimulus in Evanton, Invergordon and Tain.
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£1,500 Grant for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers
Published on 19 Jan 2021The Scottish Government has launched a £1,500 grant scheme to assist each individual licensed taxi or private hire driver with their fixed costs including licence plate fees, rental fees and insurance
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Public Contract opportunities for Highland businesses
Published on 18 Jan 2021The Highland Council is encouraging businesses to sign up to an upcoming free webinar event to find out more about public contract opportunities.
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Inverness Castle transformation – project update
Published on 18 Jan 2021Statutory applications lodged today with The Highland Council signal progress in the planned transformation for Inverness Castle to become a tourism gateway for the Highlands.
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Business and personal bank accounts can now be use to apply for Temporary Business Closure Grant
Published on 15 Jan 2021Applicants for the Scottish Government’s Temporary Business Closure Grant can now apply even if they do not have a formal business bank account.
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Impact of Brexit discussed by Highland Councillors
Published on 7 Jan 2021he Highland Council met today (7 January 2021) and took the opportunity to discuss Brexit
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Business Closure Grant Scheme open for applications
Published on 7 Jan 2021The Highland Council today (Thursday 7 January) launched the Temporary Business Closure Grant. This grant is available for businesses who have had to close due to the COVID-19 protective measures intr
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New Business Grant Scheme to open in New Year
Published on 23 Dec 2020The Leader of The Highland Council is encouraging businesses to apply for a new support grant.
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Time running out to have your say on Highland Council revised policy for rural housing developments
Published on 10 Dec 2020The days are counting down to the closure of Highland Council’s public consultation on the guidance on how the Council will promote and determine rural housing applications across the Highlands
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21st Century city recovery uncovers historic past
Published on 10 Dec 2020Inverness Councillors have been provided with an update on the city’s capital projects and thanked Council staff for their ongoing work during the pandemic.
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Public confidence is paramount for Inverness and Loch Ness area recovery
Published on 9 Dec 2020Highland Councillors on the City and Area Recovery Group are united in their call to boost public confidence for people to return to city centre businesses safely.
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Planning applications approved for historic Boleskine House
Published on 8 Dec 2020Two applications relating to Boleskine House, Foyers south of Inverness were approved by Members of Highland Council’s South Planning applications committee.
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Major hotel application refused for Inverness city centre.
Published on 8 Dec 2020Members of The Highland Council’s South Planning Applications Committee have unanimously refused a planning application for a 6-storey, 162 bedroomed hotel in Inverness city centre.
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Environment and Gaelic placed central priorities for Tourism Committee
Published on 3 Dec 2020Members agreed a draft terms of reference for the Tourism Committee and added Gaelic environment, and sustainable tourism to its priorities.
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Strategic Framework Business Fund grants approved
Published on 3 Dec 2020The Highland Council has now approved the first grants from the Scottish Government’s COVID-19Strategic Framework Business Fund so businesses should see these funds arrive in their account in the next few days.
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Over 8000 EU Citizens in Highland have applied for settled status
Published on 1 Dec 2020Highland’s Community Planning Partnership has welcomed figures releases by the Home Office on the number of EU citizens in Highland who have applied for EU settled status.
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New licence fees for residential caravan sites in Highland
Published on 25 Nov 2020New licence fees for residential caravan sites in Highland
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Supporting exporting businesses for EU exit
Published on 25 Nov 2020A pricing regime has been agreed in Highland for the provision of Export Health Certificates which will be required by UK businesses from 1 January 2021 to export products of animal origin to the EU.
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Business Restriction Grant Scheme now open to hotels
Published on 24 Nov 2020The Highland Council has welcomed clarification from the Scottish Government that hotels are eligible for the Business Restriction Grant.
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Brexit Working Group Chair expresses concern as countdown to end of transition period draws closer
Published on 23 Nov 2020The Highland Council’s Brexit Working Group met today (Monday 23 November) and discussed the preparations being made by Council services around Brexit.
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Inverness Common Good funding plays important role in COVID-19 recovery
Published on 20 Nov 2020Major capital investments and community grant aid from the Inverness Common Good have been welcomed by Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee.
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Bids welcome from Inverness projects for Town Centre Fund investment
Published on 19 Nov 2020Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee are inviting bids from community projects in Inverness area for Town Centre Fund investment.
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Bids welcome from Lochaber projects for Town Centre Fund investment
Published on 19 Nov 2020Members of The Highland Council’s Lochaber Area Committee are inviting bids from community projects in the Lochaber area for a Town Centre Fund investment.
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2 hours free parking at Inverness Rose Street multi-storey car park
Published on 19 Nov 2020In a bid to support Christmas shoppers and the recovery of Inverness city centre - users of Highland Council’s Rose Street multi-story car park are to benefit from up to 2 hours free parking.
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Bids welcome from projects in Sutherland for Town Centre Fund investment
Published on 16 Nov 2020Sutherland County Committee is inviting bids from projects in Brora, Dornoch and Golspie for Town Centre Fund investment with proposals to be submitted by 9am on 30 November 2020.
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Shopfront Scheme hopes to attract visitors to Academy Street
Published on 13 Nov 2020Grant funding boosted to help Academy Street businesses improve shopfronts
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50 days to go before the end of the EU Transition Period
Published on 12 Nov 2020Cllr Jimmy Gray, Chair of the Highland Council Brexit Working Group is highlighting that there are now 50 days to go before the end of the EU Transition Period on 31 December 2020.
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Avian influenza (bird flu): Latest situation
Published on 11 Nov 2020An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across England, Scotland and Wales.
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Updated revenue forecast reported to Members
Published on 11 Nov 2020Current projections for the year end outturn position suggest a net budget overspend of £8.7m, an improvement from the £11.3m forecast overspend reported to Council in October.
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Progress welcomed on City centre infrastructure projects
Published on 9 Nov 2020Progress has been welcomed on a range of infrastructure projects led by The Highland Council in Inverness city centre.
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Update on Covis-19 Business Hardship Fund payments in Highland
Published on 30 Oct 2020The Highland Council has been making good progress with paying out grants on behalf of the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Business Hardship Fund. Since applications opened on 20th October, 262 grants
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Highland Council Brexit Working Group meets to consider updates on the forthcoming EU Exit
Published on 29 Oct 2020Highland Council Brexit Working Group meets to consider updates on the forthcoming EU Exit
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First Business Hardship Funds paid out to Highland businesses
Published on 26 Oct 2020Following its launch on Tuesday 20th October 2020, Highland Council has received and paid out the first Business Hardship Fund grants.
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Highland Council supports help from the Financial Ombudsman Service for small business affected by Covid 19
Published on 26 Oct 2020Highland Council Trading Standards are keen to raise awareness of the role of The Small Business Financial Ombudsman Service in resolving disputes between small and medium sized businesses (SME’s) and
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Caithness Committee backs benefits of world-leading marine energy project
Published on 22 Oct 2020Members of the Caithness Committee have shown their support to the development of marine energy, especially a pioneering project that is harnessing tidal energy in the Pentland Firth and putting the n
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Business Hardship Fund grant applications sought
Published on 20 Oct 2020Highland Council has today launched - on behalf of the Scottish Government - the COVID-19 Business Hardship Fund.
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Community and economic development for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh under the spotlight at Committee
Published on 15 Oct 2020Highlands and Islands Enterprise’s role in economic and community development across the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh ward was highlighted earlier today as part of the Highland Council’s ...
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5-Year Visitor Management Plan for Highland
Published on 14 Oct 2020Highland Councillors have given the go-ahead for the local authority to produce a 5-year Visitor Management Plan.
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Tourism Committee tackles motorhomes and wild camping
Published on 14 Oct 2020Meeting the challenges and opportunities that exist in the region for motorhomes and wild camping tourism.
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Tourism audit identifies gaps and opportunities
Published on 14 Oct 2020A draft audit of tourism infrastructure in The Highland Council area has been welcomed by Councillors at a meeting of the Tourism Committee.
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Council congratulates Gairloch Museum on national award
Published on 14 Oct 2020The Leader and Vice Convener of The Highland Council have congratulated Gairloch Museum on their prestigious award received this week as winner of the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2020.
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Council highlights new requirements and provides advice and support following further Covid restrictions on the hospitality industry
Published on 9 Oct 2020he Scottish Government announced further temporary measures on the 7th October that will apply to many businesses within the hospitality (food and drink) sector.
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Highland Council response to First Minister’s 7 October Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Published on 7 Oct 2020The Leader and Depute Leader of The Highland Council have welcomed the targeted approach being taken by the Scottish Government to the COVID-19 response over the next 2 weeks/3 weekends.
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Council’s Board welcomes pro-active approach to support Highland COVID recovery
Published on 7 Oct 2020The Highland Council’s Recovery Board members have welcomed the pro-active steps being taken by the local authority to address the economic challenges facing the region.
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Highland Council response to increase of Covid-19 in Fort William area
Published on 5 Oct 2020The Highland Council is working with NHS Highland / Public Health Protection Team and other community group partners in a joint approach to tackle the situation in Fort William and to support people.
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Covid-19 in the Fort William area
Published on 1 Oct 2020NHS Highland has become aware of fifteen cases of COVID-19 within the community in the Fort William area over the past week. Most of these cases are linked as part of two local community clusters.
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Victorian Market, Inverness to re-open for business
Published on 30 Sep 2020The Victorian Market in Inverness will re-open tomorrow (1 October) Monday to Saturday 7am – 6pm.
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Victorian Market, Inverness - temporary closure
Published on 28 Sep 2020To allow for deep cleaning, the Inverness Victorian Market will close this evening at 6:30pm - until further notice.
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Highland Council Seeking Views on Growing Our Future
Published on 28 Sep 2020Residents and businesses across Highland are being encouraged to provide their views on The Highland Council’s draft food growing strategy, Growing Our Future, which has been officially opened ....
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Spirit of the Highlands – get involved!
Published on 4 Sep 2020The Highland Council today announced a call for people across the Highlands to get involved in shaping the creative content within the Castle when it reopens to the public.
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Increase of Covid-19 in Grantown
Published on 3 Sep 2020The total number of confirmed COVID 19 cases within the Grantown community is currently 31, of which 29 are linked with Millers of Speyside abattoir.
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Inverness councillors call for control on irresponsible camping
Published on 27 Aug 2020Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Committee have called for rapid discussions to be held in preparation for the 2021 summer tourism.
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Public encouraged to protect themselves and others from Covid
Published on 7 Aug 2020Stay alert to COVID-19 when attending licensed premises
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Forging the next chapter of the Rose Street Foundry
Published on 6 Aug 2020Rose Street Foundry opens following large-scale redevelopment and Covid-19 restrictions
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Inverness Castle transformation – major city region deal investment to boost tourism for the Highlands
Published on 20 Jul 2020Highland Council today announced the completion of the purchase of the South Tower of Inverness Castle, following the move of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service to the new Justice Centre.
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New chair appointed for Council Tourism Committee
Published on 16 Jul 2020The first meeting of Highland Council’s new Tourism Committee was held virtually today (16 July 2020). Cllr Maxine Smith was appointed as Chair and Cllr Gordon Adam as Vice Chair.
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Council Leader welcomes 60 new jobs at Inverness Campus
Published on 15 Jul 2020Leader of The Highland Council has welcomed the announcement by medical technology company ”ODx” that it is expanding its centre for scientific excellence at Inverness Campus - creating up to 60 jobs.
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Sutherland County Committee approves over £67K for local projects
Published on 9 Jul 2020At the first meeting of The Highland Council’s Sutherland County Committee since COVID-19 lockdown, local Councillors met virtually online.
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Victorian Market, Inverness to reopen Monday 13 July
Published on 8 Jul 2020The Victorian Market, Inverness will reopen on Monday 13 July.
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Badenoch and Strathspey Councillors updated on COVID-19 response in first virtual committee
Published on 7 Jul 2020Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee today (7 July 2020) heard about plans for reopening schools; the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy and the Council’s COVID-19 response.
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Council relaxes some controls for COVID-19 business recovery
Published on 6 Jul 2020Highland Council Council is announcing relaxation of some controls that will assist tourist accommodation providers have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Supporting the Tourism Industry
Published on 3 Jul 2020The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team are reminding businesses in the tourism sector, who are busy making arrangements to reopen, to make sure they follow all advice and guidance.
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Private water supply advice to tourist accommodation providers
Published on 1 Jul 2020The Highland Council's Environmental Health are advising holiday accommodation providers to make sure their private water supplies are safe to drink.
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Council Leader highlights need for investment in digital connectivity
Published on 30 Jun 2020Councillor Margaret Davidson, Leader of the Highland Council has recently written to Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands and Alister Jack, Secretary of State for Scotlan
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New chapter for two derelict buildings in Wick's High Street
Published on 29 Jun 2020Two prominent derelict buildings in Wick High Street are to be demolished following decades lying empty. Numbers 30 and 126 (known locally as ‘Dominoes’ and ‘Sloans’ respectively) are to benefit from
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Highland businesses urged to apply for support before Covid-19 grant scheme closes
Published on 26 Jun 2020Highland businesses who may be entitled to grant support to help them as they prepare to safely reopen are being encouraged to apply before new 10 July deadline.
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Council Leader requests meeting on future of Wick Airport
Published on 25 Jun 2020The Leader of The Highland Council has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Michael Matheson MSP, raising her deepest concerns over Eastern Airways decision
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Council launches Business Guide to support economic recovery in Highland
Published on 22 Jun 2020To support the economic recovery in the Highlands, the Council has today (Monday 22 June) launched a guide for shops and businesses to assist them with their plans to safely welcome back customers.
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Council reaches out to accommodation providers to help tackle COVID-19 homelessness
Published on 22 Jun 2020The Highland Council is inviting private landlords and providers of short-term lets, including Air B&B hosts who may be interested in leasing their property to the Council to get in touch.
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Biotoxins affecting Bivalve Shellfish in Coastal Waters – Loch Eishort, Sleat, Isle of Skye
Published on 17 Jun 2020The Highland Council’s Environmental Health Team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort, Sleat, Isle of Skye.
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Virtual energy assessments launched to help Scottish businesses save cash
Published on 15 Jun 2020Businesses in the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to bring their costs down with free, one to one, virtual support available from Zero Waste Scotland.
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Work to restore two iconic buildings in Inverness and Nairn to restart
Published on 15 Jun 2020The Highland Council can confirm that plans have been drawn up for restarting construction works at Inverness Town House and Nairn Courthouse which have been on hold since March.
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Highland Council House Building Programme to resume
Published on 15 Jun 2020lowing Scottish Government Guidance on returning to construction sites in Scotland, works will be restarting on council house build projects throughout the Highlands.
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Highland Council applauds Victorian Market’s 150th anniversary
Published on 26 May 2020As the Inverness Victorian Market was 150 years old (on 20 May 2020), Provost of Inverness Councillor Helen Carmichael marks this momentous achievement from her home during COVID-19 lockdown.
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£56m COVID-19 Business Grants awarded in Highland
Published on 25 May 2020The COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, set up to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, has now paid out £56,286,250 million to 5135 Highland businesses.
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Royal National Mod schedule reorganisation confirmed
Published on 7 May 2020An Comunn Gaidhealach has now confirmed that a reorganisation of the schedule of National Mod host venues up to 2024 has been agreed.
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Additional Support for Business
Published on 5 May 2020From today (Tuesday 5 May), the COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, , has been extended....
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Supporting the growth of fragile communities in the Highlands and Islands
Published on 5 May 2020With many construction projects currently on hold, there is light at the end of the tunnel for community development projects as The Highland Council opens a new round of applications for the Regenera
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Update on small business and self-catering grant scheme
Published on 1 May 2020The COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, set up to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, has now paid out £39.42million to 3450 Highland businesses.
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Regeneration Capital Grant Fund opens for applications in the Highlands
Published on 1 May 2020he Highland Council is now accepting applications for the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund for 2021-2022.
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Business Grant Payments pass 1000 mark
Published on 17 Apr 2020Following the establishment of a dedicated Council team and system to manage the COVID-19 Business Grant scheme, the number of and value of grants to Highland businesses is increasing daily
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Highland Council urges – DO NOT light sky lanterns for NHS and social care workers
Published on 16 Apr 2020The Highland Council is reinforcing its support for the NHS, social care workers and emergency services by urging people NOT to light sky lanterns in a campaign to show support for NHS workers.
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Highland business grants start flowing
Published on 9 Apr 2020Businesses across Highland are starting to receive their grants from the COVID-19 Business Grant Scheme.
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Supporting local businesses during COVID-19
Published on 1 Apr 2020Supporting local businesses during COVID-19
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Billing pause for business rate payers in Highland
Published on 1 Apr 2020Around 19,000 business rate payers in Highland will not receive their annual rates bill this April.
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Highland Trading standards advice and guidance on COVID-19 and scams
Published on 27 Mar 2020ighland Council’s Trading Standards is providing advice and guidance to businesses and consumers affected by COVID-19 at www.highland.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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Highland Council help for hospitality and tourism workers affected by COVID19 crisis
Published on 20 Mar 2020The Highland Council is urging those from the hospitality and tourism sector who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus crisis to get in touch for support.
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Business Gateway Highland continues to provide support
Published on 18 Mar 2020Business Gateway Highland have confirmed that they are continuing to provide a service to small and medium enterprises across the Highlands by offering adviser support by phone or video and webinars i
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Highland welcomes RCGF funds for local communities
Published on 3 Mar 2020Highland Council welcomes the Scottish Government’s recent announcement that 3 community regeneration project partners in the region are recommended to receive funding from the RCGF.
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Trades Services Framework standstill period extended
Published on 18 Feb 2020The standstill period under the Council’s Trades Services Framework agreement was due to close with effect from today, Monday 17th February, with the intention of a proposed go live date with the new
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Dingwall - temporary road closure
Published on 12 Feb 2020Motorists are being advised by The Highland Council that there will be a temporary road closure on a section of the C1214 Tulloch Street, Dingwall.
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Essential repair works: collapsed pavement Church Street/Market Lane Inverness
Published on 3 Feb 2020Works are to commence on Sunday 9th February 2020 to repair a collapsed pavement at the entrance of The Victorian Market (Inverness) at Market Lane from Church Street.
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Inverness West Link Stage 2 – road closure / HGV diversion
Published on 3 Feb 2020To allow the construction of the Inverness West Link Stage 2 project, there will be an overnight road closure on the A82 from 19:00 on Monday 10 February to 06:00 on Tuesday 11 February.
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Warning after counterfeit Bank of Ireland £50 notes being circulated
Published on 30 Jan 2020Police Scotland is warning the public and retailers after reports have been received of counterfeit Bank of Ireland £50 notes being circulated.
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Temporary road closures for Dornoch Hogmanay event
Published on 23 Dec 2019The Highland Council is advising motorists that Castle Street, Castle Close and Shore Road, Dornoch will be closed to enable the Hogmanay Street Party in the Square to take place.
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New vehicle restrictions at Highland Council Household Waste Recycling Centres
Published on 16 Dec 2019From the 3rd February 2020 The Highland Council will be introducing changes at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC).
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Santa and Carol Singers to visit Inverness Victorian Market this weekend
Published on 12 Dec 2019It’s business as usual this weekend for traders in Inverness Victorian Market who will be welcoming Christmas shoppers looking for that extra special gift or a warm indoor break.
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Police Launch National Reset Campaign
Published on 11 Dec 2019Police Scotland is launching a campaign to deter the public from buying potentially stolen goods, which fund serious and organised crime.
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It'll be a blue blue bin Christmas without you recycling.
Published on 6 Dec 2019The Highland Council is reminding householders and businesses to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible over the festive period to prevent unnecessary waste.
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Drop-in session for Victorian Market Hall and Fish Hall businesses
Published on 5 Dec 2019he Council has written to businesses in the Market Hall and Fish Hall inviting them to a private drop-in session being organised on Tuesday 10 December at the Town House.
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Operation Respect 2019
Published on 4 Dec 2019We are running the annual #OpRespect campaign to make sure that people in the Highlands and islands are able to enjoy the festive season safely.
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Inverness Councillors decide on projects proposed for Town Centre Fund
Published on 21 Nov 2019A list of projects has been identified by The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee which will now go forward to the Council’s Town Centre Working Group for consideration.
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Business Plan approved for Victorian Market, Inverness
Published on 21 Nov 2019A Business Plan for the transformation of the Market Hall (including the former Fish Hall) at the Inverness Victorian Market was approved by Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee.
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Elrig Bridge weight restriction
Published on 23 Oct 2019There will be a temporary 7.5 tonne weight restriction to be introduced at Elrig Bridge to ensure public safety after a recent inspection of the building.
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New lease of life for Church Street building
Published on 23 Oct 2019A city centre building owned by the Inverness Common Good Fund is now fully let thanks to extensive refurbishment and investment of £1.8m.
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New off-street parking policy could generate local investment
Published on 22 Oct 2019A new off-street parking policy which could generate income for local investment, will be considered on Thursday by members of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee.
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Road closure – Beauly
Published on 21 Oct 2019The U2329 Road from Tweed House to Ferry Road, Beauly will be temporarily closed during maintenance works by BT Openreach on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th October 2019.
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Royal National Mòd flag accepted for Inverness 2020 - Bratach a’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail air a ghabhail airson Inbhir Nis 2020
Published on 21 Oct 2019Depute Provost of Inverness, Cllr Graham Ross received the Royal National Mòd flag this weekend in Glasgow (Saturday 19 October) at the massed choir closing event of the 2019 Glasgow Mòd.
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Changes to loading and disabled parking bays – Inverness city centre
Published on 15 Oct 2019The Highland Council is advising motorists that changes are in place to some loading and disabled bays on Church Street and Union Street within Inverness city centre.
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Jobs fair seeks people looking for work
Published on 14 Oct 2019Jobseekers are being invited to come along to a Jobs Fair on Thursday 31st October at the Ironworks on Academy Street, Inverness from 10am till 12noon.
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Supporting EU citizens to stay in Highland
Published on 14 Oct 2019A call goes out from Highland Council Depute Leader Cllr Alasdair Christie to EU residents living in the Highlands to register with the EU settlement scheme as soon as possible.
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Islands tour will make sure recycling scheme works for all of Scotland
Published on 11 Oct 2019Zero Waste Scotland has today (Thursday 10 October) announced a series of events to present Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme to island communities across the country and coming to Skye.
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Interest builds for public engagement event on Fort William’s future vision
Published on 23 Sep 2019Over 20 organisations and groups representing development and investments in Fort William are confirmed to take part in a major public engagement event taking place this week.
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Trading Standards in Scotland act to drive consumer complaints about motor cars off the number 1 spot
Published on 17 Sep 2019Consumer complaints about second-hand cars have topped the complaints “league table” in Scotland for many years.
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Council to host flood event in Dingwall
Published on 11 Sep 2019The Highland Council will be hosting another multi-agency drop-in session and meeting at Dingwall Academy on Monday 16 September.
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Temporary road closures in place, Inverness city centre, Saturday 28 September 2019
Published on 11 Sep 2019Temporary road closures will be in place in Inverness city centre on Saturday 28 September 2019 during the unveiling and dedication of a Queen’s Own Highlanders statue.
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Changes to landlord registration requirements
Published on 9 Sep 2019The Private Landlord Registration (Information) (Scotland) (Regulations) 2019 are due to come into force at 9am on Monday 16th September.
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Over £2 million invested in Highland & Moray fishing communities
Published on 5 Sep 2019Twenty-six projects have received a share of £900,000 through the Highland & Moray Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) to boost the local economy and create jobs within the fishing, aquaculture and maritime industries, backing a total investment of over £2 million pounds.
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Bad Girl Bakery steps up
Published on 5 Sep 2019A Muir of Ord bakery business is expanding production and creating new jobs following a move to bigger premises.
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Alness Academy transformation sees pupils embracing a bright future
Published on 4 Sep 2019Alness Academy Head Teacher Ms Nicky Grant has tackled the Academy’s challenges head on and is successfully creating future ready students through personalised learning environments.
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Highland prepares for fourth group of Syrian refugees
Published on 3 Sep 2019Highland refugee resettlement partners confirm that they are in the final phase of preparations to receive 6 Syrian refugee families to Inverness in the coming months.
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Highland prepares for fourth group of Syrian refugees
Published on 3 Sep 2019Highland refugee resettlement partners confirm that they are in the final phase of preparations to receive 6 Syrian refugee families to Inverness in the coming months.
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Golf club opening marks significant investment in Highland
Published on 30 Aug 2019Kings Golf Club Inverness, (formerly known as Torvean Golf Club), has officially opened a new course and clubhouse on the north side of the A82 trunk road, on the outskirts of Inverness.
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Progress for Inverness Castle transformation
Published on 29 Aug 2019The Highland Council today announced further details of the planned transformation for Inverness Castle which will begin after the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service move out of the building.
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Consultation on BT proposal to remove 110 public payphones
Published on 20 Aug 2019Public opinion is being sought by The Highland Council on BT’s proposal to remove 110 public payphones from across the Highland region.
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Opportunity to view initial site plans and building layouts for new primary school at Ness Castle, Inverness
Published on 16 Aug 2019The Highland Council is conducting a two-stage pre-application consultation on a planning development proposal for a new primary school at Ness Castle, Inverness.
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Highland Council launches Visitor Levy Consultation
Published on 15 Aug 2019Highland Council today (15 August 2019) launched a consultation on a potential Highland Transient Visitor Levy.
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Commitment to ‘Real Deal Market Scheme’ stops sale of counterfeit clothing at Black Isle Show.
Published on 13 Aug 2019Thanks to a complaint from one of the trade stalls at the recent Black Isle Show and the quick response from the Black Isle Farmers Society, Highland Council Trading Standards were able to seize just over 100 counterfeit hoodies, polo shirts and t-shirts from a stall at the show.
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Highland Council selects Morgan Sindall Construction for £2M brace of education projects
Published on 12 Aug 2019Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to deliver two new education projects for The Highland Council, worth a combined £2 million and supporting an additional 170 nursery and early years school places.
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IoT Scotland Welcomes First Customer as The Highland Council Introduces Transformational Water Monitoring Technology
Published on 12 Aug 2019IoT Scotland Welcomes First Customer as The Highland Council Introduces Transformational Water Monitoring Technology
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National Award for local Trading Standards Investigator
Published on 12 Aug 2019An officer in the Highland Council’s Trading Standards team has won a UK award for her work on anti-counterfeiting and protecting consumers. Lynn Foster was presented with the Dave Hankinson Memorial Award for Individual Excellence by Phil Lewis, Director General of the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG).
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Joint taxi operation held with Trading Standards in Fort William
Published on 24 Jul 2019More than 25 taxis were stopped and checked in Fort William during a joint operation by Police Scotland and the Highland Council Trading Standards on Tuesday, 23 July.
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Easter Ross Community Partnership Meeting - Wednesday 21st August 2019
Published on 24 Jul 2019The Easter Ross Community Partnership will meet in public at Alness Academy on Wednesday 21st August 2019 from 6pm - 8pm.
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Public advised to avoid eating Shellfish from Loch Glencoul, Kylesku area
Published on 12 Jul 2019Highland Council's Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins following routine monitoring in coastal waters at Loch Glencoul, Kylesku area.
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Council Leader commends staff dealing with flood response
Published on 11 Jul 2019The Leader of The Highland Council has written to Council staff who responded to the floods in Dingwall yesterday evening (10th July) to thank them for their support and excellent service.
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Food hygiene failure proves costly for Nairn restaurant owner
Published on 10 Jul 2019A Nairn restaurant and take-away owner has been prosecuted by the Highland Council after officers from Environmental Health uncovered a .....
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Over half century of service to Highland communities
Published on 9 Jul 2019A Builder and Slater who has worked for more than 50 years with The Highland Council and its predecessor authorities hangs up his hammer this week when he retires on Thursday 11 July.
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Special City of Inverness Committee Meeting to be held in August
Published on 8 Jul 2019A special meeting of the City of Inverness City Committee has been requisitioned to discuss the Inverness River Arts Project.
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Investment for Beauly, Dunvegan and Kiltearn Primary Schools
Published on 4 Jul 2019Highland Council members agreed to allocate funding from the Scottish Government (SG) capital allocation for the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) expansion programme.
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Highland and Islands Trading Standards warn householders to ‘be on guard’ and reject cold calling ‘home energy’ traders on the doorstep
Published on 1 Jul 2019Local Authority Trading Standards Services across the North of Scotland are warning unsuspecting householders to be on their guard if they are approached by individuals wishing to install home energy products.
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Trading Standards supports Delivery Law website
Published on 24 Jun 2019Trading Standards officers at Highland Council are looking to highlight its importance in the battle for fair internet delivery charges.
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Highland Council to consider Counselling Service
Published on 21 Jun 2019The introduction of a service to support the mental health and wellbeing of Highland Council staff and councillors is to be considered by the Council next week.
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Council to discuss ‘next steps’ in Climate Change actions
Published on 21 Jun 2019Four key actions being taken by The Highland Council following its declaration of a climate and ecological emergency in May 2019 will be discussed at a meeting of the Council next week on Thursday 27
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Public urged to keep eyes open for children at risk
Published on 19 Jun 2019Everyone in Highland is being encouraged to keep their Eyes Open for children at risk during the school holidays.
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Businesses urged to sign up to Trades Services Framework events
Published on 17 Jun 2019People working in Highland trades businesses are being urged by The Highland Council to attend a supplier briefing roadshow event near them coming soon across the region.
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Grant awarded to secure future of city centre buildings and businesses
Published on 12 Jun 2019The Inverness Townscape Heritage Project has announced a grant award of £42,197 towards the costs of repairs to 21-25 Academy Street.
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Second year of Culture Days at Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh
Published on 12 Jun 2019Làithean Cultair (Culture Days) were organised by Highland Council’s Gaelic Team and Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh.
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Call for Parental Involvement and Engagement (PIE) in Census
Published on 11 Jun 2019Parents and carers with children attending a Highland school are being asked to participate in a Parental Involvement and Engagement (PIE) Census.
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Chieftain announced for Piping Inverness
Published on 11 Jun 2019Inverness’ first female Provost has been chosen as the Chieftain for the European Pipe Band Championships, the first female to take on the role in over six years.
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Public advised to avoid eating shellfish from Inner Loch Torridon
Published on 10 Jun 2019Highland Council's Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins following routine monitoring in coastal waters at Inner Loch Torridon.
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Consumers warned of new “authorised push payment scam” targeting bank customers
Published on 10 Jun 2019Highland Council Trading Standards have been made aware that cold call telephone scammers have recently changed tactics and are now targeting individual bank customers to gain access to bank accounts
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Council welcomes £1.4m funding from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF)
Published on 6 Jun 2019The Highland Council is delighted that six Highland projects have been successful in attracting £1.4m of funding from the £2.8m available in the second round of the Scottish Government’s Rural Tourism
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Highland projects awarded tourism funding
Published on 6 Jun 2019Rural tourism projects across the Highlands are set to benefit from a share of nearly £1.5million to further enhance the visitor experience.
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Turf cutting ceremony marks the start of Inverness West Link Stage 2
Published on 4 Jun 2019A turf cutting ceremony was held today (4th June) to mark the start of Stage 2 of the West Link. The works are programmed to be complete in December 2020.
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Councillors agree Uig development
Published on 3 Jun 2019The Uig Development Brief sets out an agreed planning framework which will guide the physical development and transformation of the Uig area over the next 20 years.
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Inner Moray Firth Local Development Plan 2 - Call for Sites: An opportunity to shape the future of your place
Published on 30 May 2019The Highland Council has launched a Call for Sites and Core Paths for the Inner Moray Firth area today.
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ICP full partnership meeting takes place next week
Published on 29 May 2019The full partnership meeting of Inverness Community Partnership (ICP) will take place on Wednesday 5 June 2019 in Merkinch where progress updates will be shared with attendees.
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White Bridge has reopened
Published on 28 May 2019The final phase of the mainline project to provide a new crossing of the River Nairn at White Bridge has been completed.
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Scottish Government urged to invest further to restore air services to Skye
Published on 27 May 2019The Scottish Government is being urged to step up its support for the restoration of scheduled air services operating from Ashaig Airport, Broadford, Skye.
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Council secures largest ever Salix loan in Scotland to fund energy improvements
Published on 27 May 2019The Highland Council has secured a £3.5m interest-free loan from Salix Finance to invest in energy efficiency measures across the Council estate.
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Applause for young apprentices
Published on 23 May 2019Three young apprentices were presented with SVQ certificates at today’s Corporate Resources meeting.
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Water scarcity – Council supporting users of private water supplies
Published on 22 May 2019The Highland Council’s Environmental Health Team is advising users of private water supplies to take preventative steps to preserve their drinking water.
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Caithness welcomes £265,290 Town Centre Funding
Published on 17 May 2019CAITHNESS has been awarded £265,290 of funding to stimulate economic investments in Highland town centres to help them diversify and flourish.
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Committee welcomes Town Centre Funding
Published on 16 May 2019Members of The Highland Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee have welcomed new funding to stimulate economic investments in Highland town centres to help them diversify ....
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Highland Council supports Mental Health Awareness and launches staff resilience training programme
Published on 16 May 2019In support of the national Mental Health Awareness Week (13 – 19 May 2019) The Highland Council has launched a resilience training programme for all employees to be delivered over the next 12 months.
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Highlands leads the way at the Highlands & Islands Finance Awards 2019
Published on 29 Apr 2019The Highland Council is delighted that, at the Highlands & Islands Finance awards event held in Inverness on 26th April, of the 19 finalists 15 were from the Highlands.
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Investment in historic Inverness pub gets go ahead to further city centre regeneration
Published on 26 Apr 2019A £1.36 million refurbishment of the historic Blackfriars pub on Academy Street got the go ahead this week thanks to the announcement of a £422,606 grant award by The Inverness Townscape Heritage Project1 and a £689,200 investment by the building’s owners, Heineken’s Star Pubs & Bars2 division.
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Fort William 2040 Project (FW2040)
Published on 15 Apr 2019The Highland Council is this week launching the first edition of a new shared vision for Fort William and Lochaber and is looking to community representatives to play their part in driving forward change in the area.
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Castle Viewpoint increase in visitors and extension to summer opening hours
Published on 15 Apr 2019Figures released this week show an increase of over 5% in the annual visitor numbers for the second year of operation of the Inverness Castle Viewpoint. The city’s newest attraction has seen 29,295 people make the trip to the top over the past year, underlining the Viewpoint’s importance for tourism in the city.
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Council welcomes Inverness – Heathrow same-day-flights service
Published on 4 Apr 2019Highland Council Leaders have welcomed a new Inverness – London Heathrow service this week by British Airways which will allow people to travel between the two cities and return the same day.
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Lochaber Newton Room opens
Published on 2 Apr 2019A new Norwegian style learning centre opens in Fort William today (Tuesday 2 April) to encourage more young people in the area into studies and careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
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Highland Council cuts travel costs by a third and Saves 50 Tonnes of CO2 With New Car Club
Published on 28 Mar 2019Highland Council has revealed significant cost and emissions savings by adopting a new business travel strategy, with the introduction of 35 Enterprise Car Club vehicles.
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Works under way for new Nairn High Street crossing
Published on 22 Mar 2019A new pedestrian crossing aims to provide a safer High Street for Nairn town centre as works progress on Nairn Courthouse renovations.
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Scottish Highland emergency services team up with construction to keep workers safe on roads
Published on 21 Mar 2019Around 120 apprentices and staff in the construction industry attended crucial road safety training in Inverness this week to help protect them from dangerous road accidents on their daily commute to work.
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An opportunity to shape the growth of your place
Published on 18 Mar 2019The Highland Council is raising awareness of the opportunity to help shape future growth and development across the Inner Moray Firth area.
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Highlands and Islands organisations work together to influence air travel policy
Published on 14 Mar 2019Key stakeholders from across the Highlands and Islands will meet officials from the Department for Transport (DfT) in Inverness on Friday (15 March) to highlight the critical importance of improved air services to the region’s prosperity.
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Council launches new tool for publishing Business and Industrial Land data for Highland Areas
Published on 11 Mar 2019The Highland Council has today (Monday 11 March) announced the release of a new mapping tool for available business and industrial land across the Council area that is aimed at supporting investment in the Highlands.
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Second term for Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District
Published on 8 Mar 2019Businesses have voted for the Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District (BID) to continue for a second term and a further five years from 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2024.
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More firms urged to prepare for Brexit
Published on 26 Feb 2019Businesses in the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to plan for the impacts of Brexit.
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Ten year city centre partnership continues to provide improved public safety
Published on 21 Feb 2019A multi-agency city centre partnership continues to provide public reassurance and enhanced community safety in Inverness for locals and visitors.
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Highland Council highlights health and safety risks from inflatable play equipment
Published on 11 Feb 2019Following the tragic fatality last year in Norfolk involving a child and an inflatable Bouncy Castle, and a further incident on an inflatable slide at Woking where ten children were injured and taken to hospital, The Highland Council’s Environmental Health Service is responding to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice and raising awareness of the risks associated with such equipment.
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Council clarifies concerns surrounding Export Health Certificates
Published on 8 Feb 2019The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team currently allocates significant resource to facilitate Highland based food manufacturer’s trade with EU and non-EU countries.
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Free forum event for Highland landlords
Published on 5 Feb 2019The Highland Council, in partnership with Under One Roof Scotland, are inviting all private landlords to a special seminar specifically to look at issues surrounding common repairs and building maintenance and how to deal with any problems that may arise.
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Green light for Dingwall development infrastructure improvements
Published on 30 Jan 2019Members of the Ross and Cromarty Committee have agreed to invest in infrastructure improvements for Dingwall that will “unlock” the development of 150 additional houses in the town.
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Proactive role for communities in steering ambitious Fort William 2040 Vision
Published on 25 Jan 2019The Highland Council has agreed an ambitious future vision for Fort William known as Fort William 2040.
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First meeting for Celtic Media Festival’s 40th in Aviemore - Ciad choinneamh airson 40mh Fèis nam Meadhanan Ceilteach san Aghaidh Mhòir
Published on 22 Jan 2019The first meeting of the Local Organising Committee of the international Celtic Media Festival recently took place in Aviemore.
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Still time to have your say on improving walking and cycling links in Inverness City Centre
Published on 28 Dec 2018The Highland Council is reminding people that there is still time for them to have their say on proposals to make Academy Street and the area surrounding Inverness Railway Station a more attractive place to visit, live and work.
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What next for Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal?
Published on 19 Dec 2018Highland Councillors are looking forward beyond the current Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal and asking: “What next and where?”
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Primary pupils pave the way as tenants move into new homes
Published on 19 Dec 2018Artwork designed by pupils from Merkinch Primary School has been incorporated as part of the finishing touches to a £6 million plus project to create new homes in Inverness.
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Skiach Services go electric
Published on 18 Dec 2018Today (18 December) saw the first electric vehicle chargepoints installed at Skiach Services by Alness as part of the Electric A9 project.
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Team behind Raining’s Stairs project are reigning champions
Published on 17 Dec 2018The Raining’s Stairs development in Inverness has won a prestigious award for the Best Residential Housing Development in the UK.
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Have a Fake Free Christmas and Buy Real – video advice from Trading Standards
Published on 17 Dec 2018Highland Council Trading Standards want everyone to have a ‘fake free’ Christmas this year.
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Food hygiene failure proves costly for restaurant owner second time around
Published on 12 Dec 2018The Environmental Health Service of The Highland Council has successfully prosecuted an Inverness city centre restaurant and take-away after officers uncovered a catalogue of unsafe food hygiene practices.
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Town health check data published for Highland centres
Published on 11 Dec 2018The Highland Council has today announced significant progress in the quality of collection and reporting on the performance of it’s town centres through the release of new Town Centre Health Check “Story Maps”.
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Have your say on options to improve walking and cycling links in Inverness city centre
Published on 6 Dec 2018The Highland Council in partnership with HITRANS invites you to have your say on proposals to improve walking and cycling links surrounding Inverness Railway Station during a six week consultation beginning on Thursday 6 December 2018.
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Policy priorities for Highland in post BREXIT
Published on 29 Nov 2018Since the referendum decision to leave the European Union, The Highland Council has considered and made representations on a number of issues which have potential implications for the Highland economy
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Launch of Accessing Inverness Project
Published on 29 Nov 2018The public are being asked to have their say on plans which have been drawn up to shape the future of Academy Street, Inverness, and complement a planned major upgrade of the railway station and revamp of the Victorian Market.
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National Consumer Week 2018.
Published on 27 Nov 2018Know your online marketplace rights (Launch date: 26th November 2018)
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Fairer deliveries for all
Published on 26 Nov 2018Consumers will be able to see whether they are paying over the odds for parcel delivery, and avoid traders profiting through unfair means, following a new action plan.
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Olympic sailor encourages businesses to get on board to attract more visitors
Published on 14 Nov 2018The importance of tourism businesses engaging with the outdoor activity market was amongst the topics discussed at this year’s Highland Tourism Conference.
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Raining’s Stairs transformation complete
Published on 1 Nov 2018The regeneration of a landmark area of Inverness is now complete.
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Helping hand provided to Underwater Centre students and staff
Published on 19 Oct 2018The Highland Council is rallying to support four students who this week remain affected by the impacts of the Underwater Centre in Fort William ceasing to trade.
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The Underwater Centre, Fort William
Published on 17 Oct 2018The Highland Council is concerned for Lochaber and the wider Highlands as it understands that one of the region’s specialist companies The Underwater Centre in Fort William has ceased trading.
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Threads of the Past Woven into the Future
Published on 10 Oct 2018Threads of the Past Woven into the Future
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Public invited to view Charles Kennedy Building
Published on 17 Sep 2018Members of the public are invited to an open afternoon to view The Highland Council’s offices in the new Charles Kennedy Building at Achintore Road in Fort William on Wednesday 19 September from 1-4pm
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Study Identifies Costs of Trialling a Skye – Glasgow/Edinburgh air service
Published on 14 Sep 2018A working group tasked with investigating the feasibility of re-introducing a scheduled air service linking Skye with either Glasgow or Edinburgh has undertaken work to identify the necessary funding
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Council seeks views on Inverness city centre trade waste policy
Published on 3 Sep 2018City centre stakeholders, businesses and the general public are being invited to have their say on the Inverness City Centre Trade Waste Policy, which was introduced on 5 March 2018.
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Nairn Shop Front Grant Scheme increases funding available for access
Published on 31 Aug 2018Nairn Highland Councillors have agreed to increase the funding available for projects related to improving access to shops and eligible High Street properties.
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Nairn Shop Front Grant Scheme increases funding available for access
Published on 30 Aug 2018The Nairn Councillors have agreed to increase the funding available for projects related to improving access to shops and eligible High Street properties. A grant of up to 75% of eligible costs (up to a maximum grant of £3,750) will now be awarded if the application is specific to improving access to premises.
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Highland signs up for #notafavour campaign
Published on 21 Aug 2018NHS Highland has signed up to ASH Scotland’s campaign to tackle adults buying tobacco or cigarettes for young people.
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Bridge Street site purchase completed
Published on 5 Jul 2018The purchase of a significant site on the southern side of Inverness’ Bridge Street was completed on Thursday 28 June, it is confirmed by The Highland Council.
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New Website Provides One-Stop Shop for Postal Surcharge Concerns
Published on 22 Jun 2018The issue of parcel surcharging has long been a bone of contention for many internet shoppers. However, consumers across the United Kingdom, and especially those living in Northern Ireland and the Highlands and Islands of Scotland are now set to benefit from the launch of a new website which provides a one stop shop to acknowledge these concerns,
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Council Leader welcomes clarity about LifeScan
Published on 13 Jun 2018In response to Johnson & Johnson’s announcement of their acceptance of a binding offer from Platinum Equity to acquire Lifescan, Inc the Leader of The Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson has welcomed the clarity about the Inverness plant’s ownership.
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Bridge Street site purchase facilitates city centre regeneration and Inverness Castle development
Published on 4 Jun 2018Plans for the purchase of a significant site on the southern side of Inverness’ Bridge Street were unveiled by The Highland Council today.
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Changes to taxi provision in Inverness City Centre
Published on 1 Jun 2018The Highland Council has been working with taxi operators and Police Scotland to investigate alternative Taxi Rank provision due to the proposed re-designation of the existing Castle Wynd location.
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Re-modelling and Re-branding Victorian Market
Published on 31 May 2018The City of Inverness Area Committee has given the go ahead for the next steps to deliver an Action Plan for the Victorian Market that will build a business case for the remodelling of the Market Hall.
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Contract awarded for final phase of Inverness flood scheme
Published on 25 May 2018The Highland Council is pleased to announce that the Smithton and Culloden Flood Protection Scheme has been awarded to Inverness based Morrison Construction with a tender assessment value of £6.2M.
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Highland Licensing Board reminds businesses not to fall foul of the new national minimum unit price for alcohol
Published on 26 Apr 2018On Tuesday, 1st May, 2018, a national minimum unit price for alcohol of 50 pence per unit will become law in Scotland.
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Traditional Window of Opportunity!
Published on 17 Apr 2018The Inverness Townscape Heritage (TH) Project is hosting a series of free traditional building skills training events in 2018, starting on Wednesday 26th April with an evening talk focussing on traditional windows and doors. A full day workshop will take place on Thursday 26 April, giving more in-depth training on repairing and upgrading of traditional doors and windows.
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Thumbs up for course to help people move into employment
Published on 27 Mar 2018All 12 participants on an employability course held on the Isle of Skye have given very positive feedback saying that they have learnt new skills to help them when it comes to moving into employment
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Employability course on Skye fully booked
Published on 16 Mar 2018Next week a five day course will take place at Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye aimed at supporting unemployed people prepare for work.
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Meeting with taxi operators
Published on 9 Mar 2018Council Officials, along with Police Scotland, met with objectors to the relocation of Castle Wynd Taxi Rank in Inverness yesterday.
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Partnership for Procurement – Supplying to the Public Sector
Published on 6 Mar 2018Partnership for Procurement – Supplying to the Public Sector
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Inverness Trade Waste Policy Implementation date
Published on 1 Mar 2018Businesses are being reminded that the new trade waste arrangements for Inverness City Centre come into force on Monday 5 March.
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Funding boost for Highland & Moray Fishing Communities
Published on 26 Feb 2018Over £220,000 has been awarded to projects in the latest round of funding through the Highland & Moray Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) to boost the marine economy and create employment .....
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Operation Respect success rolls out across Highland
Published on 22 Feb 2018Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee have welcomed the impact that a community safety partnership project “Operation Respect” had this winter in helping to make the streets of Inverness city centre a safer place to visit.
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LEADER funding for projects in Sutherland
Published on 20 Feb 2018The Embo Trust, Strathnaver Museum and Sutherland Community Sports & Recreation Hub are among projects in Sutherland set to benefit from funding from the Highland LEADER Programme.
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Lovat Shinty Scores Funding Goal
Published on 19 Feb 2018Work is set to begin to build a new community facility in Kiltarlity.
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Views sought on Shopfront Design Guide
Published on 12 Feb 2018The Highland Council is asking stakeholders and members of the public for feedback on new draft guidance aimed at ensuring high quality designs for traditional, replacement and new shopfronts.
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SMC Cosmetics - Contracts to Grow
Published on 12 Feb 2018Nail polish manufacturer SMC Cosmetics, established with support from The Highland Council’s Growth Fund and, subsequently by Business Loan Scotland, has successfully secured new contracts with a number of UK and International Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to help fuel its growth and expansion.
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Top ranking for Inverness
Published on 12 Feb 2018The city of Inverness has come out as one of the winners of the fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2018/19 ranking.
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Trade waste workshops for city centre businesses
Published on 23 Jan 2018Businesses in Inverness are being invited to workshop sessions to ensure they are prepared to meet the requirements of the city’s new trade waste policy.
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Building repair works in city centre
Published on 22 Jan 2018The Highland Council has served a Dangerous Buildings Notice on the building owners, Duncan Chisholm & Sons Ltd on Castle Street in Inverness
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Highland businesses urged to be on scam alert.
Published on 9 Jan 2018Highland Council Trading Standards team have recently seen an increase in scams targeting Highland businesses.
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Projects across Rural Inverness and Nairn to benefit from LEADER funding
Published on 28 Dec 2017A rural learning centre, a popular outdoor area and a sports club are among projects in Rural Inverness and Nairn set to benefit from funding from the Highland LEADER Programme
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Food business fined for food safety rules after ignoring previous warning
Published on 18 Dec 2017The Highland Council has successfully prosecuted a food business after discovering unsafe hygiene practices in the transportation of food.
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Buying by internet, phone or mail order or on the high street this Christmas –Advice from Highland Council Trading Standards
Published on 5 Dec 2017UK consumers spend billions of pounds when shopping for Christmas gifts for family and friends. Spending figures for online shopping increase each year. However, how many of us know our online shopping rights or what to do if things go wrong? Or our shopping rights we have on the high street.
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Dutch distribution deal for Inverness Company
Published on 28 Nov 2017Inverness company Macrae Marketing International (MMi Ltd) has recently signed an exclusive deal with Dutch company Happy Sun Life.
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“Mind the subscription trap" - Highland Council Trading Standards warn consumers
Published on 27 Nov 2017As part of National Consumer Week 2017 campaign, “Not what you signed up for”, Highland Council Trading Standards are keen to warn consumers to be on their guard when signing up to free trials or one-off discounts.
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Ardnamurchan pupil is Rotary Young Chef of the Year
Published on 22 Nov 2017The local final of the Rotary Young Chef of the year competition was held in Ardnamurchan High School on 14th November 2017.
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Over £600,000 FLAG funding still available in Highland & Moray
Published on 22 Nov 2017Businesses and organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Highland & Moray Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) as part of the European Maritime & Fisheries Fund.
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New campaign targets adults who give cigarettes to children
Published on 13 Nov 2017Campaigners in the Highlands are supporting a national campaign to challenge adults who buy or give cigarettes to children and young people.
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Council gets tough on unlicensed HMO
Published on 16 Oct 2017Last week, The Highland Council issued rent suspension orders (RSO) in relation to a number of properties being operated as unlicensed houses in multiple occupation (HMO).
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Council Leader Welcomes Scottish Government’s Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund
Published on 13 Oct 2017The Leader of The Highland Council Councillor Margaret Davidson welcomed the First Minister’s announcement of a Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund to deliver much needed improvements to tourist infrastructure to support the rising numbers of visitors to the Highlands.
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Consultation on pilot trade waste project for City Centre underway
Published on 3 Oct 2017Following the approval by the Inverness City Area Committee on 14 September, The Highland Council is planning to run a 6 month pilot project to tackle issues around trade waste in the city centre and consultation with city centre businesses and the public is now underway.
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Four Scottish local authorities successful in multi-million pound active travel design competition, Community Links PLUS
Published on 18 Sep 2017Four Scottish local authorities successful in multi-million pound active travel design competition, Community Links PLUS.
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Police Scotland and Highland Council reaffirm commitment to Inverness city centre
Published on 24 Aug 2017Police Scotland and partners at the Highland Council have reaffirmed their commitment to making sure Inverness city centre remains a vibrant and safe place to live, visit and work.
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Plan for free public Wi-Fi to be rolled-out across the Highlands
Published on 10 Aug 2017Members are to be asked to approve proposals to expand the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal funded free open public Wi-Fi system to 14 towns across Highland.
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Highland Council seeks clarification on Glensanda Quarry jobs
Published on 14 Jul 2017Highland Council Leaders are to seek clarification from tGlensanda Quarry operators in Lochaber on news reports that up to 25 jobs at the quarry are under threat.
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Summer in the city will see roll-out of free wifi
Published on 29 Jun 2017FREE Wifi will be extended across the city centre in Inverness this summer.
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The History of Sweet Treats on Academy Street!
Published on 12 Jun 2017A sell-out crowd attended a special talk today, Monday 12th June, at Inverness Town House. It was a rare opportunity to hear Master Baker Harry Gow and local Historian Norman Newton exploring the fascintating history of the former Burnett Bakery, and the path that led Harry to set up his own business in 1979.
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Non Domestic Rates 2017/18
Published on 15 May 2017The Highland Council is reminding Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) customers of the various reliefs available.
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It’s no sweat for Nairn Sports Club with funding from Highland LEADER Programme
Published on 10 May 2017Nairn Sports Club is to benefit from EU funding from the Highland LEADER Programme.
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Non-Domestic Rates 2017/2018
Published on 12 Apr 2017Highland Council advises that Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) bills for 2017/18 are now being issued. NDR is also known as Business Rates.
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City-Region Deal - significant long term benefits anticipated
Published on 4 Apr 2017In response to a call for evidence on the impact of city-region deals in Scotland, by a Scottish Parliament Committee, Highland Council Director of Development and Infrastructure, Stuart Black said...
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LEADER weighs in with funding for ‘gym with a view’ for the Kyle of Sutherland
Published on 22 Mar 2017Kyle of Sutherland Hub Ltd is to benefit from EU funding from the Highland LEADER Programme
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Step closer for CaSPlan after Caithness Area Committee
Published on 15 Feb 2017The Caithness and Sutherland Local Development Plan (CaSPlan) remains on track for eventual adoption in final form in spring 2018
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Sale unlocks the next chapter for Harbour Quay
Published on 13 Feb 2017The long-term future of a section of Harbour Quay in Wick was secured last week when The Highland Council sold the historic buildings to Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL)
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Leader of the Highland Council seeks support to protect jobs in Highland
Published on 25 Jan 2017The Leader of The Highland Council, Margaret Davidson has expressed deep concern at the latest news of job losses in the manufacturing and life sciences industry in the Highlands.
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Crofting Commission Election 2017
Published on 5 Jan 2017An election is being held to elect Crofting Commissioners from the six crofting constituencies:
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Partners clamp down on illegal shellfish operations in Highland
Published on 17 Nov 2016A multi-agency enforcement operation took place in the Lochaber area focussed on the illegality arising from and associated with the gathering of shellfish
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Trading Standards seeking information from Highland tourist businesses
Published on 4 Nov 2016Highland Council Trading Standards has launched a survey to learn about the online experiences of local tourist businesses
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Call for the Highlands and Islands Enterprise board to be retained
Published on 2 Nov 2016Due to the uncertainty over the retention of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Board and following discussions at last week’s Highland Council meeting, a report went to today’s (Wednesday 2 November) Planning, Development and Infrastructure Committee so members could discuss the issue.
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‘Fun and frolics’ at Inverness Street Festival
Published on 13 Oct 2016Provost of Inverness Helen Carmichael today (13 October) joined Mike Smith, Inverness BID and Jackie Cuddy, Eastgate Shopping Centre for the launch of the seventh Inverness Street Festival at Falcon Square.
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Airport railway station plan key to economic and connectivity benefits for Highlands
Published on 6 Oct 2016An eagerly-awaited detailed planning application for the first phase of a new railway station at Inverness Airport, Dalcross, has been lodged today (Thursday) by HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands.
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Business cases worth £48 Million submitted for City-Region Deal money
Published on 4 Oct 2016Business cases totalling a value of around £48 million have been submitted as part of the City-Region Deal.
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Consultation on removal of BT payphones
Published on 30 Sep 2016Public opinion is being sought by The Highland Council on BT’s proposal to remove 178 public payphones from across the Highland region
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Heathrow pushes to connect Scotland to growth faster, with more domestic flights from 2021
Published on 29 Sep 2016Scotland stands to reap the benefits of Heathrow expansion four years before a new runway would open, under new proposals set to be launched on the first day of the upcoming Conservative Party Conference.
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Response to Skills and Enterprise Review
Published on 28 Sep 2016The Highland Council has stressed the need to retain a regional economic development focus in its response to the Scottish Government’s Enterprise and Skills Review
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Environmental Health Service follows up on Errington cheese ban
Published on 16 Sep 2016Officers from the Environmental Health Service have been contacting food businesses, retailers, suppliers and hoteliers across the Highlands following the Food Standards Scotland ban of cheese made by
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Seized televisions recycled by charity
Published on 16 Sep 2016A number of televisions seized by Trading Standards have been sent to a local charity for recycling.
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New Automatic Monitoring Station installed in Inverness City Centre as Draft Air Quality Action Plan Consultation launched
Published on 14 Sep 2016The Highland Council has recently installed an automatic air quality monitoring unit on Queensgate in Inverness City Centre.
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Stuart Black congratulated on achievement of Outstanding Business Ambassador Award
Published on 12 Sep 2016The Highland Council is proud to have their Director of Development and Infrastructure, Stuart Black, chosen to receive the SCDI Heathrow Airport Award for Outstanding Business Ambassador.
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Highland Council selects preferred bidder for ICT Contract
Published on 24 Aug 2016The Council’s Resources Committee has agreed to select WIPRO Holdings UK Ltd as its Preferred Bidder for the future delivery of its ICT Core Services.
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Don’t miss the boat! – message for Lochaber businesses
Published on 18 Aug 2016In preparation for further cruise ships visiting Fort William in 2016 and 2017 The Highland Council is inviting local businesses to attend a free ‘Lunch and Learn’ event aimed at tour operators
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Further stonework repairs to the North Tower have been instructed
Published on 12 Aug 2016Further stonework repairs to the North Tower have been instructed to ensure the 175 year old landmark is in tip top condition for its transformation into a key tourist attraction in Inverness
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Area Chair hopes for prosperous future for Lochaber
Published on 12 Jul 2016Cllr Thomas Maclennan, who represents The Highland Council on Rio Tinto’s Lochaber Land Review Group, hopes for prosperous future following outcome of strategic review
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Contract awarded for new Torvean Golf Course
Published on 8 Jul 2016The contract for building the new Torvean Golf Course has been awarded to Coffey Construction Ltd & EGS Golf Ltd Joint Venture Partnership. The Tender value is £5.575million
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Take a stand against scams urges Highland Council Trading Standards
Published on 5 Jul 2016As part of the Highland Consumer Partnership, The Highland Council's Trading Standards team and Highland Citizens Advice Bureaux want to encourage everyone to take a stand against Scams
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Council Leader at Nigg as multi-million pound contract signed
Published on 15 Jun 2016Leader of The Highland Council, Councillor Margaret Davidson joined the Business, Innovation and Energy Minister and senior officials from SSE, Siemens and Scottish Renewables at Nigg this morning (Wednesday 15) to witness the signing of the multi million pound contract between Global Energy Group and Siemens for the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm.
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Trading Standards Supports World Anti-Counterfeiting Day
Published on 7 Jun 2016June 8th is World Anti-Counterfeiting Day 2016 and Trading Standards are warning Highland consumers to beware of buying bogus imitation products. The theme for this year’s event is “Fakes in the sports industries”, to coincide with the EURO 2016 football.
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Watch out for ticketing scams this summer warns Highland Council Trading Standards
Published on 31 May 2016As major music festivals and concerts and sporting events start to get underway, demand for tickets increases over the summer months.
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The Lochaber Community Planning Partnership hits the road to get the public’s view
Published on 10 May 2016Community Councils, Community organisations and members of the public are encouraged to pop along to Ballachulish Village Hall on Tuesday 24th May anytime from 4pm - 6.30pm for a ‘market place’ event
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Internationalisation: Reaching Customers Overseas
Published on 26 Apr 2016Local business support organisations are coming together on 5th May in Aviemore to host an event as part of an ongoing initiative to help local businesses find out about, and harness, the support avai
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Wider Proactive warning for residents in the Highlands and Islands regarding Bogus Workmen
Published on 22 Apr 2016Following the report of a vulnerable man being targeted by bogus workmen in Inverness, Police Scotland wish to issue advice and a warning to members of the public in the Highlands and Islands.
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Graduate Placement Grants available to help Highland businesses grow
Published on 19 Apr 2016The Highland Council though Business Gateway is currently offering a grant, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which supports businesses by helping them hire a graduate
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Changes at City Recycling Centre
Published on 18 Apr 2016From 16th May householders who wish to take their waste to Inverness Recycling Centre in a van, pickup truck, sign written vehicle and/or a trailer will be required to complete a Household Waste Decla
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Businesses throughout the Highlands invited to get green vision at VIBES event
Published on 15 Apr 2016Businesses throughout the Scottish Highlands are invited to pick up ideas from environmental champions at a special event to celebrate the launch of the 2016 Vision in Business for the Environment of
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Highland Council Trading Standards – Non-domestic rates reduction scams warning
Published on 11 Apr 2016Highland Council Trading Standards have warned of 'rates reduction' firms who are targeting local businesses
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Council Leader calls for more information on proposed SSE shop closures
Published on 5 Apr 2016Following an announcement last week that SSE plans to close its 37 remaining Scottish Hydro Electric shops in Scotland, including 8 in the Highlands, the Leader of The Highland Council is seeking more
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Public Entertainment – Extension of Licensing Resolution
Published on 17 Mar 2016The Highland Licensing Committee has agreed to vary its existing resolution relating to the activities which are licensed under public entertainment.
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Digital Champions help people in Highlands get online
Published on 12 Feb 2016A new, collaborative programme which will train hundreds of Digital Champions to help thousands of people across the UK get online has been officially launched.
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Highland Opportunity Ltd to wind up.
Published on 10 Feb 2016The Board of Highland Opportunity Ltd (HOL) has agreed to commence the wind up of HOL and its subsidiaries and to transfer some of its services to The Highland Council.
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Highland Council Leader and senior officers attend Economic Development meeting in Lochaber
Published on 9 Feb 2016The Highland Council Leader, Chief Executive and senior officers attended an Economic Development meeting in Lochaber today.
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Rio Tinto assets in Lochaber
Published on 22 Jan 2016Lochaber Area Leader Cllr Thomas MacLennan expressed his deep concern following the news of the strategic review of Rio Tinto assets in Lochaber.
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Eye catching new exterior for Inverness Museum
Published on 21 Dec 2015The Highland Council, working in partnership with High Life Highland, have submitted a planning application to encase the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery with bold, eye catching aluminium cladding, which will improve the environment in front of the castle, in advance of the long term proposals for the castle and surrounding areas.
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Ullapool to Inverness Bus Service saved by D & E Coaches
Published on 14 Dec 2015D&E Coaches have agreed to run a bus service between Ullapool and Inverness to replace the current 61 service which Stagecoach have announced they will be withdrawing on 22 December.
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Know your consumer rights when Christmas shopping – advice from Highland Council Trading Standards
Published on 2 Dec 2015The Highland Council’s Trading Standards team is urging shoppers to know their new consumer rights as the countdown to Christmas gets underway.
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New Heathrow link receives warm welcome
Published on 4 Nov 2015The Highland Council has welcomed British Airway’s announcement this morning of a new Heathrow link with Inverness from May next year.
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Map to Success - Orienteering events generate over £9 million for economy
Published on 29 Oct 2015Hosting two concurrent international orienteering events in the Highlands proved to be a run-away success bringing in £9.4 million to the Scottish economy, VisitScotland can reveal.
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Highland businesses snap up chance to be part of Broadband Voucher Scheme
Published on 19 Oct 2015In excess of 60 businesses in Highland have now successfully applied for free Broadband Connection Vouchers, providing a boost to their broadband so they can now benefit from new IT opportunities and better productivity.
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Views sought on Highland Planning Policies through new consultation portal
Published on 19 Oct 2015Consultations commence on a review of the Highland-Wide Local Development Plan, Onshore Wind Energy Guidance and the Local Housing Strategy
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Scottish Minister launches HITRANS rural airports project
Published on 15 Oct 2015HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands, is spearheading a significant European-funded project to assist and develop rural and remote airports with use of new technologies.
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Council Committee to discuss community transport grants
Published on 28 Sep 2015Details of a process for a call for community transport grants applications will be considered by The Highland Council’s Community Services Committee at their meeting on 5 November 2015.
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Multi-agency partners to hold Facebook chat on doorstep crime
Published on 25 Sep 2015As part of a national campaign to raise awareness of doorstep crime, Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division are to host a Facebook chat event with partners from Trading Standards and NHS Highland Tuesday 29th September
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Green light for regeneration of Academy Street in Inverness
Published on 24 Sep 2015Following the announcement that the Townscape Heritage project has been successful in securing Heritage Lottery Funding, the groups behind the bid are all looking forward to seeing new life been brought back to Academy Street in Inverness.
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European Social Fund (ESF) programme allocation
Published on 23 Sep 2015The Highland Council welcomes the announcement of the approval to this first stage of the roll-out of the new European Social Fund (ESF) Employability Programme for Highland which will be operating up to December 2018.
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Zeroing in on waste @Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
Published on 14 Sep 2015The 2015 Belladrum Tartan Heart festival, in partnership with Pat Munro Waste Services and The Highland Council’s Carbon CLEVER initiative has recently confirmed it achieved its goal of zero waste to landfill. As far as it is aware it is the only festival of its size in Scotland to have done this.
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Project examines feasibility of railing windblown timber from Flow Country
Published on 9 Sep 2015Talks are under way to investigate the feasibility of making much greater use of rail to transport the estimated 4 million tonnes of standing and fallen timber from the Flow Country in the North of Scotland to processing markets in the south via Inverness.
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Big Lottery and Highland Council Funding to Support Digital Inclusion in the Highlands
Published on 9 Sep 2015The Highland Council is partnering with digital participation charity Citizens Online and other local partners to identify and tackle digital inclusion issues in the Highlands
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Western Isles representative elected new Vice-Chairman of HITRANS
Published on 9 Sep 2015The new Vice-Chairman of HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands, is Councillor John Mackay, of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Council.
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Follow up seminar planned as North rail line problems continue
Published on 8 Sep 2015Board Members of HITRANS, the transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands, have expressed their concern at the continuing poor performance of rail services on the Far North Line between Inverness and Wick/Thurso - and will maintain pressure on Network Rail and ScotRail operators, Abellio to bring about early improvements which restore passenger confidence in the service.
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Highland businesses sign up for free Broadband Voucher Scheme
Published on 3 Sep 2015Forty three businesses in Highland have now successfully applied for free Broadband Connection Vouchers, providing a boost to their broadband so they can now benefit from new IT opportunities and better productivity.
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Rules on applying for a new personal licence changed
Published on 13 Aug 2015The Highland Licensing Board is advising people who have had their personal licences revoked that rules have changed and they may now be able to reapply.
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Highland Licensing Board agrees response to betting consultation
Published on 11 Aug 2015The Highland Licensing Board met today to consider their response to the call for evidence on the UK and Scottish Governments’ proposals on the devolution of powers relating to Fixed-Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs).
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First sustainable social housing project ready to leave the factory for Alness tenants
Published on 11 Aug 2015Highland Councillors paid a visit yesterday (Monday, 10th August) to a pioneering project providing a completely new concept in social housing.
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Dingwall Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme–Last Call for Applications
Published on 28 Jul 2015The last and final call for CARS grant assistance in Dingwall High Street is the 30th of September 2015.
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Banging the DRUM for zero waste to landfill at Bella 2015
Published on 27 Jul 2015Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, in partnership with Pat Munro Waste Services and the Carbon CLEVER initiative at The Highland Council, is aiming to become the first zero-waste to landfill festival in Scotland in 2015.
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And…action! VisitScotland premieres Highlands & Skye Movie Map
Published on 27 Jul 2015Visitors to the Highlands are being encouraged to follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter, Flash Gordon, James Bond and Batman with the launch of a new movie map.
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Watch out for telephone ‘disconnection scam’ warns Highland Council Trading Standards
Published on 23 Jul 2015Highland Council Trading Standards have issued a warning of a new twist on previous cold call telephone scams, which has been termed as the ‘disconnection scam’. This recent type of scam can affect both businesses and consumers.
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Communities leading on development of Local Area Plans for LEADER Programme
Published on 23 Jul 2015Communities across the Highlands are in the process of developing Action Plans outlining local priorities for the LEADER 2014-2020 Programme expected to launch in late Autumn 2015.
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Leader expresses concerns at SPP plans to outsource work
Published on 22 Jul 2015The Leader of The Highland Council has written to the SPP to express concerns at the announcement of their intention to outsource work to India with the loss of 11 jobs to the Highland area.
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Black Isle Show is the ‘Real Deal’
Published on 15 Jul 2015Visitors to the Black Isle Show on the 5th and 6th August will be assured of getting the Real Deal after The Highland Council and the Black Isle Farmers Society made a commitment to keep them free of fake goods.
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Trading Standards and Citizens Advice launch new anti-scams initiative
Published on 6 Jul 2015July is Scams Awareness Month and The Highland Council’s Trading Standards team is joining forces with Citizens Advice Bureaux to warn consumers about the risks of being caught out.
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Highland Council welcomes airport commission report findings
Published on 2 Jul 2015The Highland Council has welcomed the clear and unanimous recommendation published in the long-awaited report from the Independent Airports Commission into increasing the UK's airport capacity, that increased runway capacity should be created at Heathrow Airport, London with the construction of a third runway.
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Highland businesses benefit from Broadband Voucher Scheme
Published on 25 Jun 2015Eight businesses are the first in Highland to successfully apply for free Broadband Connection Vouchers which will now enable them to boost their broadband to make sure they benefit from new IT opportunities and better productivity.
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New policy for extended opening hours for special events approved by Board
Published on 18 Jun 2015At its meeting on 16 June 2015, the Highland Licensing Board approved the final terms of its Supplementary Licensing Policy Statement on Extended Hours for Special Events of Local or National Significance.
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Concerns raised over bank closures
Published on 21 May 2015COUNCILLORS have expressed concerns over the closure of banks in Highland communities.
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Cold Call Control Zone Community Toolkit launches on Highland Council website
Published on 12 May 2015The Highland Council will launch their Cold Call Control Zone Community Toolkit tomorrow in a bid to help communities protect themselves from doorstep crime.
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New Apprentice Opportunities with Highland Council
Published on 27 Apr 2015The Highland Council is pleased to announce the recruitment of six new building maintenance apprenticeship positions in four different areas of Highland.
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Operation Monarda update - campaign against bogus callers and associated doorstep crime
Published on 30 Mar 2015As part of Operation Monarda, Police Scotland's campaign against Bogus Callers and associated Doorstep Crime, officers from Police Scotland, VOSA, SEPA and Highland Council Trading Standards, carried out a high visibility operations in both Inverness and Brora last week.
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Highland LEADER funding outcome awaited
Published on 26 Mar 2015In common with other rural areas across Scotland, the Highland LEADER Programme is currently working to secure an allocation from the Scottish Government to deliver the Programme across the Highlands until 2020.
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New old look for Dingwall business as piece of High Street history is restored
Published on 25 Mar 2015With assistance of a grant from Historic Scotland, the Mackintosh Brothers have transformed their Dingwall newsagent’s premises back to its former Victorian glory and the recent work is attracting very favourable comments from the local community.
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Highland Businesses warned about “Data Control” Scam
Published on 23 Mar 2015The Highland Council’s Trading Standards team are warning local businesses about a scam that is currently doing the rounds and is targeting small businesses within the Highland area.
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Small businesses in Highland set to benefit from broadband boost
Published on 20 Mar 2015Businesses in Inverness and many other parts of the Highlands will now be able to apply for grants of up to £3,000 each to boost their broadband, following an announcement made earlier this week by the Chancellor.
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Don’t be duped by scam parcel postcards warns Highland Council Trading Standards
Published on 18 Mar 2015Highland Council Trading Standards are aware that Scam postcards are being delivered to residents’ homes claiming that a parcel containing “jewellery” or valuables up to £50 is waiting for the homeowner.
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Trading Standards to host drop-in sessions for home maintenance and improvement businesses
Published on 18 Mar 2015Highland Council Trading Standards are to hold two drop-in sessions aimed at traders who conduct works on domestic properties.
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Trading Standards and Police to host online Facebook chat event on rogue doorstep callers
Published on 18 Mar 2015Highland Council Trading Standards and Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division are to host a Facebook chat event on the topic of rogue traders who call at your door offering to carry out works on your home. The event will take place on Tuesday 24th March at 6pm.
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Gaelic promotion role for Community Planning Board
Published on 9 Mar 2015During a meeting of the Partnership Board held in Inverness last week, the Highland Community Planning Partnership agreed to promote Gaelic in relevant areas of their work.
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Eat Safe Award presented to Lochaber business
Published on 25 Feb 2015Craft & Things Coffee Shop in Glencoe has been awarded the Eat Safe Award after demonstrating that its standards of food hygiene and food safety management exceed that required by legislation. This is only the second award to be presented within the Lochaber area and one of only 43 Eat Safe awards that have been issued throughout The Highland Council area.
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Committee gives support to City regeneration project
Published on 18 Feb 2015At today’s Planning, Development and Infrastructure Committee members agreed to allocate £550k from its Capital programme to go towards the Townscape Heritage project that focuses on the regeneration of Academy Street in Inverness.
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Earth Hour Award for Highland Council
Published on 9 Feb 2015Ahead of WWF's annual Earth Hour on Saturday 28 March 2015, The Highland Council is celebrating after being named as joint winner, along with South Ayrshire Council, of the WWF's Earth Hour Local Authority Champion for 2014. This prestigious award recognises both Councils’ efforts to support and promote Earth Hour 2014.
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Council energy engineer nominated for national award
Published on 9 Feb 2015An engineer with The Highland Council’s Energy and Sustainability team has been nominated for a prestigious renewables industry award.
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MÒD 2014 generates more than £3.5 Million
Published on 3 Feb 2015A study has shown that the 2014 Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail (The Royal National Mòd) generated £3,547,661 to the business community in Inverness – over a £1million more than the event target.
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The first phase of a masterplan to regenerate a key site in an historic Highland town is underway, with the demolition of a local landmark.
Published on 29 Jan 2015The Royal Burgh of Dornoch in Sutherland is famous for its sandy beaches, Championship links golf course and 13th Century cathedral.
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Paper and Can Banks to be removed from Recycling Points
Published on 26 Jan 2015Paper and can banks are to be phased out of The Highland Council’s network of Recycling Points during February and March.
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Police in Inverness carrying out enquiries following reports of bogus callers in the Holm, Culduthel & Lochardil areas
Published on 23 Jan 2015Highland Council Trading Standards, Police have received a number of reports of callers operating in the Holm, Culduthel and Lochardil areas of the city this week.
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Social Media Workshops for Local Food and Drink Businesses
Published on 20 Jan 2015Early in February the first two in a series of workshops specifically for anyone working in the local food and drink sector will take place to highlight how social media can be best used to increase profit, support other local businesses and promote the area.
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Regenerating Inverness City Centre
Published on 7 Jan 2015The first public consultation events for the Townscape Heritage Project will take place on Thursday 22 & Friday 23 January in The Iron Works
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Concerns raised over Flybe’s suspension of Inverness to London link
Published on 5 Jan 2015Concerns have been raised by Highland Councillors following Flybe’s announcement to suspend its service between Inverness and the City of London.
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Budget Leader welcomes outstanding response to consultation
Published on 19 Nov 2014A huge number of responses have been received as part of the phase two Budget Consultation.
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Support for Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership
Published on 4 Nov 2014The Highland Council has praised the progress the Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership has made in stimulating and widening the local economy and has endorsed future actions to attract new industries to the area.
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Councils join together to benefit from new network contract
Published on 27 Oct 2014Highland and Islands Councils have signed a multi-million pound contract on behalf of the Pathfinder North Partnership, led by The Highland Council, for the provision of Network Services starting in March 2016.
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New homes for the Highlands
Published on 27 Oct 2014Housing projects helping to support local construction sector and wider economy.
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FCA warning against dealing with unauthorised firms
Published on 19 Oct 2014The Financial Conduct Authority has published a statement to warn business owners and investors against dealing with unauthorised firms offering finance to businesses.
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Multi-agency initiative, Operation Respect, aims to keep people safe in lead up to festive season
Published on 13 Oct 2014As part of an ongoing multi-agency partnership initiative, known as Operation Respect; which aims to reduce the negative effect of anti-social behaviour, violence and crime, metal detection devices which scan for knives and other offensive weapons will be used in licensed premises across Inverness over the coming weeks and months as the busy festive season approaches.
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Opportunity to shape future LEADER funding in Highland
Published on 10 Sep 2014Highland LEADER is at the final stages of developing a Local Development Strategy for the new 2014-2020 LEADER Programme which will determine the kinds of projects this funding can support over the next six years and are asking people to participate in an on-line survey.
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Energy innovation award for Council
Published on 8 Sep 2014The Highland Council’s Energy and Sustainability team have won the best innovation prize at the annual Energy North Awards which were held in Inverness last week.
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Engagement with Europe - a priority for the Council
Published on 20 Aug 2014Over the last year The Highland Council gained approval of £634k of EU grant funding, drew down a further £1m of grants for existing projects, processed £4.33m of grants through its LEADER project and another £481,000 via the EFF Axis 4 Programme.
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Licensing Board concern at poor compliance on refresher training
Published on 12 Aug 2014Members of The Highland Council’s Licensing Board were today (12 August 2104) informed that a very large number of Personal Licence holders have still to notify the Board that they have undertaken refresher training which is required if they are to retain their Licence.
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Work on city cycle route begins
Published on 23 Jul 2014Work to provide a safe cycle route from the Inverness Campus at Beechwood to the City Centre has begun.
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Council encourages retailers to get ready for Carrier Bag Charges
Published on 22 Jul 2014The Highland Council are encouraging retailers throughout the Highlands to get ready for the 20th October when retailers will be required to make a minimum 5p charge for all single use bags.
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The Highland Council lead the charge for resource efficiency in business
Published on 23 Jun 2014The Highland Council is to take a lead role in helping businesses save money, be more competitive and reduce their environmental impact by using resources more efficiently, by backing the national Resource Efficiency Pledge scheme.
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Funds awarded for Nairn employability projects
Published on 11 Jun 2014Three projects in Nairn have been awarded £15,000 Deprived Area funding for employability projects by Members of The Highland Council’s Nairn and Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee.
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Public input for future LEADER funding in Highland
Published on 11 Jun 2014The Council will be running a series of public consultation events across the Highlands to give communities the chance to pass on their views on how the new 2014-2020 LEADER Development strategy could support local development over the coming years.
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First for the Highlands as Council hosts European Political Bureau
Published on 4 Jun 2014On Friday (6 June) The Highland Council will welcome the Political Bureau of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime regions (CPMR) to Inverness
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Council endorses twenty year vision for Inverness City centre
Published on 3 Jun 2014A planning and development process to realise a twenty year vision for the City of Inverness has been given the go-ahead by Highland Councillors at the City of Inverness Area Committee.
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Algal toxins affecting shellfish at Loch Ewe and at the Dornoch Firth
Published on 2 Jun 2014The Highland Council's Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins following routine monitoring at Loch Ewe and at the Dornoch Firth.
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Community views sought before next round of LEADER funding in Highland
Published on 30 May 2014As part of the preparation for the next LEADER funding round, a series of public meetings across Highland are planned between 16- 27 June this year
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Survey aims to help communities deal with doorstep crime
Published on 24 May 2014The setting up of ‘Cold Call Control Zones’.
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Drop them in it! – Scam Awareness Day in Sutherland
Published on 16 May 2014Most of us have experienced the text, phone call or email that tells us that we have won some mysterious lottery or a prize draw that we just don’t quite remember entering. In the main we recognise these for what they are, a scam!
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Results of campaign against doorstep crime prove to be successful
Published on 28 Apr 2014Campaign against doorstep crime
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Nairn Town Centre Action Plan
Published on 25 Apr 2014The Highland Council is encouraging residents and businesses in Nairn to influence the future of their town centre at a public event taking place at the Court House next week.
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Trading Standards to host drop-in sessions to keep itinerant traders legal
Published on 9 Apr 2014Highland Council Trading Standards are holding a drop-in session tomorrow (Thursday 10 April from 3pm - 6pm) aimed at traders who conduct works on domestic properties.
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Police and Trading Standards to host a Facebook chat on doorstep crime
Published on 8 Apr 2014Issued by Police Scotland
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Knock Knock – Make sure you know who's there – Campaign targets doorstep crime
Published on 7 Apr 2014Police Scotland and partners including Trading Standards Officers today, Monday April 7, launch a major national campaign to help beat doorstep crime
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Travelling to Turkey? Don’t be caught out by the new visa system says Trading Standards
Published on 7 Apr 2014The Highland Council’s Trading Standards Officers are warning sun-lovers bound for Turkey not to be caught out by a new visa system which requires for a visa to be applied for before travel.
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Highland Opportunity welcomes €400,000 StArt-App project to the Highlands
Published on 1 Apr 2014Issued by Highland Opportunity
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Nairn public meetings to focus on tourism and town centre regeneration
Published on 20 Mar 2014Tourism and events will be the main focus of the next Highland Council Nairn Ward Forum which will take place on Monday 31 March at the Court House in Nairn from 3pm to 5pm.
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Go ahead for Tourism Business Improvement District for Inverness and Loch Ness
Published on 14 Mar 2014Inverness and Loch Ness Tourism businesses have voted to play a leading role in the creation of their area as a world renowned quality destination.
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New lease of life for former city bank building
Published on 13 Mar 2014Completion of the first property in the Highlands to benefit from grant and loan funding from the Empty Properties Initiative.
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Registration reminder for businesses offering credit
Published on 10 Mar 2014The Highland Council’s Trading Standards team is reminding Highland businesses involved in the provision of credit to consumers that they must register by the end of the month.
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Feedback from local food and drink events
Published on 5 Mar 2014Following feedback from Highland food and drink producers and providers The Highland Council is to run a workshop on social media networking.
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Council launches Inverness City Centre Action Plan
Published on 5 Mar 2014The Highland Council are inviting the public to help prepare a new Action Plan for Inverness city centre.
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Funding boost to regenerate Inverness community projects
Published on 4 Mar 2014Five community projects in the Merkinch and wider Inverness Area are to receive a £135,000 funding boost to help regenerate local communities.
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Companies to be invited to tender for Inverness Town House repairs
Published on 4 Mar 2014An estimated £7.25 million six-year project to maintain the structure and public safety of the Inverness Town House building was given the go-ahead today.
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Beware energy saving offers that demand upfront fees, but don’t be put off the Green Deal, says Trading Standards
Published on 3 Mar 2014Trading Standards officers with The Highland Council are warning consumers to be wary of paying upfront fees to companies claiming to be offering services connected with the Government’s “Green Deal”
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Still time to vote in Inverness and Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District ballot
Published on 27 Feb 2014Businesses located in the proposed Inverness and Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District are being reminded that they have until 5.00 pm on Thursday 13 March to return their ballot papers.
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Business Adviser bows out after bumper year
Published on 26 Feb 2014Highland Opportunity’s Business Adviser, Iain Boyd, has retired after a bumper year that saw the organisation grant £557,500 of loans to 39 Highland businesses to help them start-up and grow.
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New hard hitting campaign from Scotland’s Councils and Police Scotland aims to firmly shut the door on rogue traders
Published on 25 Feb 2014Councils and Police Scotland have today (Tuesday 25 February) joined forces to launch a new campaign designed to rid Scotland of the blight that is rogue traders who prey on the elderly.
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Thousands of businesses in Scotland may be hit by rip-off delivery charges
Published on 25 Feb 2014Issued by Citizens Advice Scotland Businesses in Scotland are being hit hard by the 'postcode penalty' of high delivery charges – with a new project to assess the scale of the problem announced today
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Workers’ memorial to feature in River Ness arts project
Published on 13 Feb 2014A Workers’ Memorial is to be created and located on the west side of the River Ness as an important feature of the River Connections public art project being promoted in Inverness city centre.
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Traffic warden service to be continued in Inverness
Published on 31 Jan 2014We have agreed along with Police Scotland to fund the continuation of a traffic warden service while we work toward the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement.
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Having a safe Guy Fawkes evening
Published on 2 Nov 2009Issued by Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service
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