Environment news
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Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee notes progress against emissions reductions targets
Published on 7 Nov 2024Today, Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee reviewed the Council’s progress in reducing emissions, approving the draft annual Public Bodies Climate Change Duties 2023/24 report.
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Caol Swedish Timber Retrofit Project
Published on 23 Oct 2024The Council is undertaking a retrofit project in Caol for Swedish Timber properties which aims to enhance the energy efficiency of homes, reduce carbon emissions and reduce energy demand and costs.
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Highland Council Embraces Circular Economy to Drive Net Zero Goals
Published on 29 Aug 2024The Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee has approved this week a report outlining the Council’s commitment to aligning its operations with the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill.
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Blue-green algae warning at Loch Watten, Caithness
Published on 29 Jul 2024The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team is advising caution as blue-green algae has been found in Loch Watten, Caithness.
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Scotland’s Flow Country secures World Heritage status
Published on 26 Jul 2024The Flow Country becomes the world’s first peatland World Heritage Site
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Biotoxins affecting bivalve shellfish in coastal waters in the West of the Isle of Skye
Published on 25 Jul 2024The Highland Council's Environmental Health team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort.
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Have your say on Community Food Growing Survey
Published on 11 Jul 2024Have your say on Community Food Growing Survey
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Highland Council’s multi-award-winning Hydro Ness lands another prestigious award
Published on 10 Jul 2024Highland Council’s multi-award-winning Hydro Ness lands another prestigious award
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Social Value Charter set to unlock renewables investment
Published on 27 Jun 2024The Highlands is about to see unprecedented levels of public and private sector infrastructure investment over the next 20 years combined with numerous energy companies planning to invest in the area.
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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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EXTREME risk of wildfire is in place across north-west Scotland
Published on 3 May 2024The latest wildfire warning has been issued and identifies an extreme risk across north-west Scotland.
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Council highlights growing number of projects aimed at improving biodiversity across the region
Published on 22 Apr 2024Council highlights growing number of projects aimed at improving biodiversity across the region
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Path improvement works completed.
Published on 15 Apr 2024The Outdoor Access team of The Highland Council have recently completed a number of small-scale projects to improve active travel on core paths.
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Climate Change Committee members agree Council responses to Net Zero linked consultations
Published on 20 Mar 2024Climate Change Committee members agree Council responses to Net Zero linked consultations
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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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Climate Change Committee recommends approval of Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy & Delivery Plan to full Council
Published on 5 Dec 2023Climate Change Committee recommends approval of Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy & Delivery Plan to full Council
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Highland Council launches pioneering new Energy Benchmarking Tool to bolster its Net Zero ambitions
Published on 5 Dec 2023Highland Council launches pioneering new Energy Benchmarking Tool to bolster its Net Zero ambitions
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E&I Committee green light Biodiversity Planning Guidance for Highland
Published on 16 Nov 2023Members of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee today (16 November 2023) agreed that new draft Biodiversity Planning Guidance (BPG) should be released for a public consultation.
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E&I Committee members approve Council’s response to Scottish Government consultation on tackling the nature emergency
Published on 16 Nov 2023Members of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee today approved the local authority’s response to the Scottish Government’s consultation aimed at tackling the nature emergency.
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Local organisations to benefit from the 2023/24 Highland Nature Restoration Fund as round 1 project approvals are announced.
Published on 14 Nov 2023Six organisations have been awarded funding from the first round of the 2023/24 Highland Nature Restoration Fund to projects that will support positive actions to help nature recover.
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New members wanted for Local Access Forums
Published on 7 Nov 2023The Highland Council is looking for new members to fill vacancies on the six local outdoor access forums.
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Nature the winner as set-aside area of Highland capital bustling with wildlife
Published on 7 Nov 2023Nature the winner as set-aside area of Highland capital bustling with wildlife
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Riverside Way construction to commence next week
Published on 25 Oct 2023Earlier today (Wednesday 25 October) representatives from SUSTRANS joined the City Leader, Cllr Ian Brown to walk around the site for the next phase of the Riverside Way project in Inverness.
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Still time for Highland communities to lodge interest in becoming Scotland’s newest National Park
Published on 24 Oct 2023The Highland Council is reminding communities across Highland what actions they need to take to put forward a nomination for their local area to be designated as the country’s newest national park.
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Highland Councillor named as President of KIMO International
Published on 11 Oct 2023At the recent KIMO International Annual General Meeting, which was held on Friday, 6 October, Cllr Trish Robertson was elected as the new President of KIMO International.
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Keep mindful across Monday as flood water impacts remain, warns SEPA
Published on 9 Oct 2023The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned communities to ‘keep mindful across Monday’ as flood water impacts remain from the weekend’s severe weather event.
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Council look to external funders to help tackle fuel poverty & meet energy efficient home standards
Published on 6 Oct 2023Council look to external funders to help tackle fuel poverty & meet energy efficient home standards
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Climate Change Committee members note progress on Council’s new non-domestic building heating policy
Published on 6 Oct 2023Climate Change Committee members note progress on Council’s new non-domestic building heating policy
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Highland Council launches local authority’s Net Zero Strategy
Published on 5 Oct 2023Highland Council launches local authority’s Net Zero Strategy
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Glass recycling update 22 September 2023
Published on 22 Sep 2023Glass recycling update 22 September 2023
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Highland Council hosts KIMO UK meeting
Published on 20 Sep 2023The Highland Council hosted this year’s annual general meeting for KIMO UK as outgoing Chair, Cllr Trish Robertson, passes the baton to her successor.
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Still time to apply for the first decision making round of the 2023/24 Nature Restoration Fund
Published on 19 Sep 2023The Highland Council have extended the deadline for applicants to apply for the first decision making round of the 2023/24 allocation of Nature Restoration Funding by 12 noon, Wednesday 4 October 202
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Biotoxins affecting bivalve shellfish in coastal waters in the West of the Isle of Skye
Published on 15 Sep 2023Biotoxins affecting bivalve shellfish in coastal waters in the West of the Isle of Skye
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Employability Rural Community Challenge Fund launched
Published on 13 Sep 2023The Highland Council's Employability team, on behalf of the Highland Employability Partnership, has this week launched a Rural Community Engagement Fund.
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Highland Council gets Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme funding and contract award
Published on 13 Sep 2023Highland Council gets Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme funding and contract award
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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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Reminder about opportunity to lodge interest in your area becoming Scotland’s newest National Park
Published on 7 Sep 2023The Chair of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Ken Gowans is reminding people of the pre-registration process for areas that wish to be nominated as a new National Park
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Members updated on projects to maintain burial ground capacity and crematorium services for the Highlands
Published on 1 Sep 2023A report was presented to members outlining a number of Bereavement Services projects currently being progressed to maintain burial ground capacity and crematorium services within the Highlands.
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Members briefed on upcoming changes to the treatment of Upholstered Furniture at Council Recycling Centres
Published on 1 Sep 2023Members of yesterday’s Communities and Place Committee were briefed on an imminent legislative change being brought forward by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
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Highland Council invites new applications for the 2023/24 round of the Nature Restoration Fund
Published on 31 Aug 2023The Highland Council is inviting communities to apply for a share of the 2023/24 allocation of the Nature Restoration Fund.
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Blue-green algae warning at Loch Garten
Published on 29 Aug 2023The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team are advising caution as blue-green algae has been found in Loch Garten.
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Highland organisations invited to apply for Community Regeneration Funding.
Published on 29 Aug 2023The Highland Council are inviting community groups and organisations to apply for Community Regeneration Funding (CRF) to finance capital and revenue projects that will respond to the needs of their l
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Outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry in Lochcarron
Published on 15 Aug 2023Do you live in Lochcarron and keep poultry or birds?
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E.coli affecting Bivalve Shellfish in coastal waters in the west of the Isle of Skye
Published on 14 Aug 2023People should avoid eating bivalve shellfish from Loch Harport area on the west of the Isle of Skye until further notice.
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Green light for use of Common Good Land for Nairn Harbour Active Travel Footpath Link
Published on 10 Aug 2023Nairnshire Area Committee members have approved a report seeking approval for the development of an Active Travel Footpath Link at Nairn Harbour upon Common Good Land.
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Environmental health advising caution as blue-green algae found at Loch Flemington, near Inverness
Published on 3 Aug 2023Environmental health advising caution as blue-green algae found at Loch Flemington, near Inverness
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Nairn Academy and Charleston Academy
Published on 2 Aug 2023The Highland Council has written to parents and carers of pupils at Nairn Academy and Charleston Academy (Inverness) about having Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) structures.
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Blue-green algae warning for Wick River in Caithness
Published on 28 Jul 2023Blue-green algae warning for Wick River in Caithness
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Blue-Green Algae warning for Loch Watten in Caithness
Published on 25 Jul 2023The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team are advising caution as blue-green algae has been found in Loch Watten in Caithness.
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Launch of Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle facility survey
Published on 17 Jul 2023The Highland Council has launched a survey to capture public views and opinions on the possible adaptation of Nairn Recycling Centre to form a Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle facility.
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Council carries motion to negotiate with renewable energy firms & ensure fairer deal for communities
Published on 4 Jul 2023Council carries motion to negotiate with renewable energy firms & ensure fairer deal for communities
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Council team behind Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme praised
Published on 4 Jul 2023With work on the Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme in Lochaber near completion, the Chair of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee has praised the work of staff leading on this major project that will provide protection to around 300 homes in a coastal community on the shores of Loch Linnhe.
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Active Travel Award welcomed by Chair
Published on 14 Jun 2023The Highland Council is pleased to announce that it has been awarded £600,000 to deliver Phase 2 of the Beauly to Inverness Active Travel Route.
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Highland Council prepares to support users of private water supplies that may run out of water
Published on 14 Jun 2023The Environmental Health team has warned that some private water supplies in the region could run low due to lack of rainfall.
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Council looking ahead to Clean Air Day 2023 with school air quality project extension
Published on 8 Jun 2023Council looking ahead to Clean Air Day 2023 with school air quality project extension
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Appointment made to take forward Nairn’s Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle Feasibility Study
Published on 7 Jun 2023Highland Council can now announce the appointment of Enscape Consulting Limited to take forward a feasibility study for a Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle Feasibility Study for Nairn.
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Members approve green energy investment options which will benefit the Council, environment & public
Published on 31 May 2023Members approve green energy investment options which will benefit the Council, environment & public
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Locals thanked for ‘Meet up and Clean up’
Published on 30 May 2023Around 60 volunteers turned out in force over 4 evenings last week to help litter pick in their local communities.
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First year results of food growing strategy shows positive progress
Published on 24 May 2023“Good progress” is being made one year into the delivery of a 5-year ‘Growing our Future’ strategy which aims to help empower Highland communities to grow their own food.
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Environmental Health advise caution as blue-green algae found in Castle Heather Park pond, Inverness
Published on 18 May 2023Environmental Health advise caution as blue-green algae found in Castle Heather Park pond, Inverness
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Environmental Health advise caution as blue-green algae found in Castle Heather Park pond, Inverness
Published on 18 May 2023During periods of warm weather, the chance of Blue Green algae (cyanobacteria) affecting water courses, particularly ponds, lochs and canals (as well as rivers), increases.
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Highland Council’s response to Highly Protected Marine Areas consultation highlights “unacceptable socio-economic impacts”
Published on 2 May 2023Members of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee will have the opportunity to discuss the Highland Council’s recently submitted response to the Scottish Government’s consultation
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E-Cargo Bike trials rolled out in Inverness and Fort William this week
Published on 28 Apr 2023E-Cargo Bike Trials rolled out in Inverness and Fort William this week
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Committee asked to approve planning statement to protect Flow Country & World Heritage Site bid
Published on 28 Apr 2023Committee asked to approve planning statement to protect Flow Country & World Heritage Site bid
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Home energy products warning to householders
Published on 29 Mar 2023Home energy products warning to householders
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Funding secured for new recycling service roll-out
Published on 27 Mar 2023Highland households will see the introduction of a new recycling service across the region following a Scottish Government funding award to The Highland Council.
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Public invited to view plans for Wick High Street
Published on 22 Mar 2023The Highland Council will hold a drop-in session at the end of the month to share the design for the pedestrian zone in the High Street and the Bridge Street/High Street junction, part of the wider re
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Council embarking on E-Cargo bike pilot in bid to further reduce fleet emissions
Published on 16 Mar 2023Council embarking on E-Cargo bike pilot in bid to further reduce fleet emissions
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Council’s energy use benchmarking analysis to be extended to ensure full picture
Published on 16 Mar 2023Council’s energy use benchmarking analysis to be extended to ensure full picture
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Highland Council encourages participation in Highly Protect Marine Areas consultation
Published on 15 Mar 2023The Highland Council is encouraging individuals, businesses, and community groups to have their say about the Scottish Governments plan for new protections for the marine environment in the form of Hi
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Tender launched for a Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle Feasibility Study in Nairn
Published on 8 Mar 2023A tender in respect of a Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle Feasibility Study for Nairn has just been issued to the market on the Public Contracts Scotland website.
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Councillors commend Environmental Health Team public response
Published on 23 Feb 2023Communities and Place Committee has considered a report on the performance of the Council’s Environmental Health Service for the year 2022/23 and approved the service’s operational plan for 2023/24.
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Flow Country Green Finance Initiative begins first steps and consultations
Published on 10 Feb 2023Flow Country Green Finance Initiative begins first steps and consultations
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Caithness residents have opportunity to help shape community spaces
Published on 3 Feb 2023Residents across Caithness have the chance to shape the future use of four local community spaces.
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Council confirms new list of Species Champions as part of fight against biodiversity loss
Published on 3 Feb 2023Economy and Infrastructure Committee members yesterday (2 February 2023) approved Highland Council’s new Species Champions.
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The Final Link in the Loop
Published on 18 Jan 2023After five years of path upgrades and improvements the Wick Paths Group has completed the South Head to March Road Circular Path.
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Local Flood Risk Plans published
Published on 9 Jan 2023The Local Flood Risk Plans for Highland & Argyll and Findhorn, Nairn & Speyside that focuses on understanding the risks from all sources of flooding and setting out planned measures to reduce
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Strathpeffer Conservation Appraisal Consultation launches
Published on 9 Jan 2023The Highland Council are pleased to announce the release for public consultation of the draft Strathpeffer Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan.
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Council Leader and officials met NatureScot CEO to mark signing of Edinburgh Declaration & discuss biodiversity loss
Published on 12 Dec 2022Council Leader and officials have met NatureScot's CEO to sign Edinburgh Declaration & discuss biodiversity partnership working.
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Jail sentence for serious animal welfare and food hygiene offences
Published on 2 Dec 2022Jail sentence for serious animal welfare and food hygiene offences
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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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Highland beaches meet strict environmental water quality standards
Published on 16 Nov 2022The Chair of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee has welcomed the findings published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) that 16 beaches designated for bathing
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Highland Council hosting Open University in Scotland's Mock COP27 for Highland & Moray Schools
Published on 15 Nov 202275 senior pupils from 11 secondary schools across the Highlands are taking part in a ‘Mock COP27’ to raise awareness and increase understanding of the landmark global political conference.
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Committee approves Conservation and Management Plan for Thurso
Published on 10 Nov 2022Members of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee have approved the Thurso Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, to help safeguard the distinct architectural and histor
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A busy season for Access Rangers in Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Published on 9 Nov 2022The work of the Council’s Access Rangers across a busy summer season in the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh area was discussed by local members yesterday (Tuesday 8 November) as part of their
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Council's sustainable energy project Hydro Ness has won another national award
Published on 7 Nov 2022Highland Council's award winning sustainable energy installation Hydro Ness has won another national award.
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Members green light next steps towards sustainable Highland wide EV infrastructure network
Published on 3 Nov 2022Members at today’s Climate Change Committee approved the next move towards a partnership-based Highland wide EV (Electric Vehicle) infrastructure network.
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Climate Change Committee approves energy use benchmarking project to help Council move to Net Zero
Published on 3 Nov 2022Members at today’s Climate Change Committee approved a new project which will undertake an energy performance assessment of Highland Council’s property portfolio.
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Members agree Council will sign Edinburgh Agreement to underline commitment to climate change action
Published on 3 Nov 2022Highland Council members today agreed that the local authority will sign the Edinburgh Declaration and underline its commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency it announced in 2019.
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Council leading way in Scotland through its proactive use of climate focused Salix Investment Fund
Published on 3 Nov 2022Highland Council is staking its claim as one of the most ambitious and climate conscious councils in Scotland by becoming the nation’s leading utiliser of the climate focused Salix Investment Fund.
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Corran Ferry – Infrastructure Improvement Scheme – Pre-Application Consultation Event
Published on 1 Nov 2022The Highland Council is planning to upgrade the ferry service on the Corran Narrows, Loch Linnhe, subject to funding and Council committee approval.
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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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Highland named one of National Geographic’s ‘Best of the World’ destinations for 2023
Published on 26 Oct 2022The Scottish Highlands has been named as one of National Geographic’s ‘Best of the World’ destinations for 2023.
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Climate Change Committee Chair visits exhibition in Thurso to shine spotlight on plastic pollution
Published on 24 Oct 2022The chair of Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee visited a touring exhibition by international award-winning photographer Mandy Barker today to highlight the scourge of plastics in our seas.
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Hydro Ness wins prestigious national construction award
Published on 19 Oct 2022Hydro Ness, Highland Council’s new renewable energy installation, has scooped a prestigious national construction award.
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Hydro Ness project commended with Merit at prestigious national steel awards
Published on 7 Oct 2022Highland Council's renewable energy installation, Hydro Ness, has been commended with a Merit from judges at the prestigious, national Structural Steel Design Awards 2022.
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Riverside Way designs on display
Published on 30 Sep 2022The Riverside Way project in Inverness aims to improve active travel provision along Ness Walk and Bught Road for those walking, wheeling, and cycling along the corridor.
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Archaeology Festival to showcase Highland’s historic past
Published on 20 Sep 2022A celebration of the heritage of the Highlands starts on Saturday (24 September). For three weeks, the Highland Archaeology Festival (HAF) will offer a range of walks, talks, workshops, exhibitions...
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Highland Council announces extension of Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) application deadline
Published on 6 Sep 2022The Highland Council has extended the deadline for applicants to apply for a share of the 2022/23 allocation of Nature Restoration Funding to 9 September 2022.
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Statement on behalf of the Highlands and Islands Resilience Partnership – Portree barge incident
Published on 2 Sep 2022Statement on behalf of the Highlands and Islands Resilience Partnership – Portree barge incident
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Renewable energy installation Hydro Ness shortlisted for another national award
Published on 2 Sep 2022Highland Council's renewable energy installation, Hydro Ness, has been shortlisted at the 2022 Structural Steel Design Awards.
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"Have your Say Highland” - consultation period extended to seek views on the delivery of area-based funds
Published on 24 Aug 2022Earlier this month, The Highland Council launched a community engagement exercise to ask people's views on how they would like to see funding being prioritised in their local area.
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Blue-green algae at Loch Watten
Published on 19 Aug 2022The public are being advised as a precautionary measure that algal scum at Loch Watten in Caithness should be avoided by people and pets.
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Waste Management update welcomed
Published on 17 Aug 2022Highland Councillors have welcomed an update on the Council’s management of waste in the region.
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Garden waste collections re-routing – Inverness and Nairn
Published on 17 Aug 2022From Thursday 1 September 2022 some garden waste collection customers will see a collection day change for their brown garden waste bins.
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Highland Council invites new applications for the Nature Restoration Fund
Published on 16 Aug 2022The Highland Council is inviting communities to apply for a share of the 2022/23 allocation of the Nature Restoration Fund.
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Park Rangers and Police Scotland join forces at Glenmore
Published on 4 Aug 2022The safety and enjoyment of visitors to Glenmore and Loch Morlich have been placed at the heart of a summer patrol partnership between Cairngorms National Park Rangers, Highland Council and Police.
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Hydro Ness officially opens
Published on 28 Jul 2022Hydro Ness, an award winning hydroelectric scheme with an interpretive visitor experience, has now opened to the public bringing energy and excitement to the River Ness.
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Flow Country proposed World Heritage Site draft Management Plan open for consultation
Published on 25 Jul 2022The Flow Country in Caithness and Sutherland's proposed draft Management Plan is being made available for public scrutiny.
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Zero Waste Scotland provides funding for the award-winning Hydro Ness
Published on 25 Jul 2022The interpretive content at the award-winning Hydro Ness has received funding and expert support from Zero Waste Scotland.
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SSE Renewables to be official STEM partner for the Hydro Ness
Published on 18 Jul 2022SSE Renewables are to be the official STEM partner of the Hydro Ness project and have made a substantial contribution to support educational information points at the site and school outreach material
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Reflecting on the success of Highland’s first Climate Festival
Published on 15 Jul 2022Highland Adapts and the North Highlands & Islands Climate Hub have expressed their sincere thanks to everyone who helped create a fantastic Highland Climate Festival 2022.
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Hydro Ness naming winner gets activity morning thanks to High Life Highland
Published on 14 Jul 2022High Life Highland treated pupils at Milton of Leys Primary School to an activity morning after a pupil won a competition to name the River Ness hydroelectric generator.
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Urban wildflower roundabouts established in Inverness to help pollinators
Published on 13 Jul 2022A project has successfully established five wildflower roundabouts in the Inverness area in order to provide safe havens where bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators can thrive.
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Highland Pictish Picks For Summer Days Out
Published on 6 Jul 2022With the school holidays now underway, local people and visitors are being reminded that the rich Pictish heritage of the Highland Council area is a perfect theme for a summer day out.
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Hydro Ness announced as finalist for VIBES Awards
Published on 4 Jul 2022Hydro Ness, the ‘Archimedes Screw’ hydro-electric scheme on the River Ness in Inverness has been successfully short-listed as a finalist for The VIBES - Scottish Environment Business Awards.
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Councillors give green-light for full development of Highland Investment Plan
Published on 1 Jul 2022A financial allocation of £9,445,515 has been awarded to Highland Council over a three-year period.
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Update: Council reminding public and business about the ban on single-use plastics
Published on 24 Jun 2022Highland Council is reminding members of the public and businesses that a ban on single use plastics came into effect on 1 June 2022.
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The highly anticipated Highland Climate Festival launches this weekend
Published on 24 Jun 2022Highland Climate Festival is taking place from tomorrow (25 June) to Sunday 3 July, with over 100 events taking place across Highland to show collective action on the climate & ecological emergency.
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Biotoxins affecting Bivalve Shellfish in Coastal Waters in West Lochaber
Published on 24 Jun 2022Highland Council's Environmental Health Team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Sunart in West Lochaber.
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Council takes another step toward improving active travel in Inverness
Published on 20 Jun 2022The Highland Council has taken another step towards improving walking, wheeling and cycling in the city and help tackle the climate and ecological emergency declared in 2019.
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Highland Council responds to The Review of the Role of Incineration in Scotland’s Waste Hierarchy
Published on 17 Jun 2022The Review of the Role of Incineration in the Waste Hierarchy commenced in November 2021 with the report being delivered in April 2022.
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Highland Council supporting Drowning Prevention Week 2022 (18-25 June)
Published on 17 Jun 2022Highland Council area is home to some of the most beautiful stretches of water and coastline in the UK so with Drowning Prevention Week just around the corner its time to think about water safety.
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Hydro Ness announced as a finalist in the Scottish Highlands Renewable Energy Awards
Published on 16 Jun 2022The Hydro Ness project team is hugely proud to be announced as a finalist in the Highlands & Islands Renewable Energy Awards 2022.
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Further lighting improvements across Highland Council estate through Salix Recycling Fund
Published on 13 Jun 2022Highland Council is delighted to announce that further lighting improvement works across the organisations non-domestic estate, valued at over £700,000, will be commencing imminently.
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Highland Council is supporting Clean Air Day 2022
Published on 10 Jun 2022Highland Council is supporting Clean Air Day 2022 and is reminding everyone of the many ways in which people can take steps towards cleaner air.
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Biotoxins affecting Bivalve Shellfish in Coastal Waters in the South/West of Skye & in West Lochaber
Published on 10 Jun 2022Highland Council's Environmental Health Team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort, Loch Beag & Loch Ailort.
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Council Leader says new Highland national park would provide boost in fight against climate change
Published on 9 Jun 2022Council Leader Cllr Raymond Bremner said he would welcome an opportunity for a new national park in Highland after Scottish Government’s Biodiversity Minister Lorna Slater opened a debate this week
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Caithness and Sutherland public drop in sessions reveal strong local support for The Flow Country
Published on 2 Jun 2022The Flow Country in Caithness and Sutherland could soon become the World’s first peatland World Heritage Site on account of its blanket bog habitat and important biodiversity.
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Under a month to go until the Highland Climate Festival
Published on 2 Jun 2022With less than a month to go, the opening of the very first Highland Climate Festival is fast approaching.
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Isle of Raasay chosen as one of six Scottish islands to become carbon neutral by 2040
Published on 18 May 2022The island of Raasay has been chosen as one of six Scottish islands included in the Carbon Neutral islands project.
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Inverness residents walk the equivalent of length of Great Britain 64 times per day – reveals survey
Published on 18 May 2022The UK’s most comprehensive assessment of walking, wheeling*, and cycling in cities, has revealed that the people of Inverness walk or wheel the equivalent of the length of GB 64 times per day.
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Unauthorised moving of bottle banks at North Kessock
Published on 12 May 2022The Council would urge anyone with information to contact Police Scotland on 101.
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Road safety works paused at Glenmore, Loch Morlich
Published on 11 May 2022Construction works on essential road safety parking areas at Glenmore have been paused whilst partner agencies ensure all environmental impact concerns have been mitigated.
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Flow Country Partnership to hold 16-day consultation tour of Caithness & Sutherland
Published on 6 May 2022The Flow Country Partnership is taking its project on the road for a 16-day consultation tour of Caithness and Sutherland.
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Gear up for Sustainable Travel Day at UHI Inverness Campus on 28 April
Published on 26 Apr 2022Sustainable Travel Day is set to take place on Thursday 28 April from 12pm to 2pm at University of the Highlands and Islands Inverness Campus.
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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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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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£2m investment proposed to enable more investment in climate action & highlight desire to retain skills in Highland
Published on 1 Mar 2022A £2m investment in action to tackle climate change, in Highland Council’s budget proposals, are expected to benefit long term employment, skills development & retain people & careers in Highland.
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Strategy ‘sows seeds’ for communities to grow their own food
Published on 23 Feb 2022Communities across Highland Council region who want to grow their own food are to be ‘inspired, empowered and supported’ by a new strategy approved by Members of the Communities and Place Committee.
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Local projects to benefit as Highland Nature Restoration Fund awards are announced
Published on 21 Feb 2022Over £230k has been recently awarded through the Highland Nature Restoration Fund to projects that will aim to enhance biodiversity against the challenge of climate change.
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Council Leader welcomes Green Freeport Announcement
Published on 14 Feb 2022The Leader of The Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson, has welcomed the announcement made today (Monday 14 February) that the UK and Scottish governments intend to establish two green freeports i
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Inshes District Park ‘Nature Rich Greenspace Project’
Published on 14 Feb 2022Inshes District Park in Inverness will be making a valuable contribution to tackle the impacts of climate change through the planting of around 9000 native trees and shrubs in the coming weeks.
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Winning pupil and name announced for new hydroelectric scheme
Published on 3 Feb 2022Hydro Ness has been announced as the official name for the new hydroelectric scheme being built on the banks of the River Ness.
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£1.5 million for Highland-wide climate movement to reduce waste
Published on 2 Feb 2022Community groups across the Highlands are coming together as part of a new climate movement to help reduce waste and tackle a throwaway culture.
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Positive report from Highland Council on Public Bodies Climate Change Duties & more work to do
Published on 28 Jan 2022Members of Highland Council’s Climate Change Working Group today (28 January 2022) noted the local authority’s annual report for 2020/21 under Public Bodies Climate Change Duties.
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Industry first trial to decarbonise heat launched in Highland
Published on 27 Jan 2022The Scottish Government, SP Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution have launched a trial called Project Re-Heat to decarbonise homes in Highland and across
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Update on the climate change focused work of Highland Adapts to be presented to Council this week
Published on 26 Jan 2022Highland Adapts, a project which brings local people, businesses, land managers & public sector together to take collaborative action to adapt to our changing climate will present its latest report.
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There’s still time to have your say on Sandown Lands consultation
Published on 20 Jan 2022Highland Council is reminding Nairnshire residents that there is still time to respond to the Community Empowerment consultation concerning the proposal to dispose, by sale, of Sandown Lands, Nairn.
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Economy & Infrastructure chair welcomes announcement of new offshore windfarms off Highland coastlines
Published on 17 Jan 2022Chair of Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee has welcomed today’s announcement of 25GW of new offshore wind developments, many of which earmarked off Highland coastlines.
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Community groups in Ward 5 encouraged to apply for funding to support local projects
Published on 13 Jan 2022The Chair of the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Area Committee is reminding community groups and organisations across Ward 5 to make sure they don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply for a share of the Scottish Government’s Place-Based Investment programme funding to help deliver local projects.
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Planning ahead is key to visiting the Highlands during 2022
Published on 5 Jan 2022As visitor numbers are expected to continue to grow with the popularity of visiting the Highlands and Islands increasing and many people choose holidaying closer to home
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River Ness Hydro project reaches another significant milestone
Published on 30 Dec 2021The stainless-steel envelope for the 92kW Archimedes Screw hydroelectric scheme is being installed marking another significant milestone for the project.
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Highland Council has been working hard in response to the climate emergency and there’s much more to come
Published on 30 Dec 2021Highland Council’s Climate Change and Energy Team have had a productive year and say their crucial work will continue apace in the New Year.
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Reduce waste this Christmas - Make the most of recycling
Published on 24 Dec 2021The 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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Shine a light on litter this winter
Published on 22 Dec 2021Recent research from environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful shows that 88% of Scots agree that litter is a problem across Scotland. Litter causes so much harm to our people, animals and our beautiful, natural environment.
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SGN and H2 Green launch Inverness hydrogen hub plan to cut transport emissions
Published on 14 Dec 2021H2 Green, a Getech business, has signed a deal with SGN Commercial Services (SGN) to develop a major green hydrogen production, storage, and distribution facility in Inverness.
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Net Zero Strategy approach for Highland
Published on 10 Dec 2021Highland Councillors have agreed an ambitious approach to developing a net zero strategy and action plan for the region that will maximise external funding to deliver its climate change targets.
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Highland to receive increase in Highland Coastal Communities Funding
Published on 2 Dec 2021Highland communities are set to benefit from a 7.5% increase in Highland Coastal Communities Funding (HCCF) for 2022.
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Economy & Infrastructure Committee homologate report on actions to combat climate change
Published on 2 Dec 2021Members of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee today (2 December 2021) homologated Highland Council’s annual report to the Scottish Government on its actions to combat climate change.
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Members react to the concerning prevalence of fuel poverty within Highland
Published on 25 Nov 2021Stark figures were presented to members yesterday illustrating the deeply concerning level of fuel poverty and tough financial decisions being faced by residents throughout Highland.
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Deadline approaches for Nature Restoration Fund applications
Published on 22 Nov 2021The Highland Council is reminding communities that the deadline to register interest and be in with a chance to receive a share of new fund to support nature restoration projects is approaching.
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Easter Ross Area Chair encourages local groups to apply for SSE’s Sustainable Development Fund
Published on 18 Nov 2021Community Groups in Easter Ross are being encouraged to apply for SSE’s (Scottish and Southern Energy) new Sustainable Development Fund.
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River Ness Hydro Naming Competition Top 10 announced
Published on 12 Nov 2021The Highland Council recently launched a competition in partnership with Science Skills Academy to name the new hydroelectric generator which is being built on the River Ness.
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Environmental Health work commended during ‘challenging year’
Published on 10 Nov 2021The work of The Highland Council’s Environmental Health Team has been commended by Members of the Council’s Communities and Place Committee.
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Council Leader attends COP26 to highlight local leadership and innovation
Published on 10 Nov 2021The Leader of The Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson will be taking part in two events at COP26 to showcase leadership and innovation happening at a local level in Scotland,
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Highland Council invites applications for new Nature Restoration Fund
Published on 9 Nov 2021The Highland Council is inviting communities to apply for a share of a new fund to support nature restoration projects.
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Alness and Invergordon selected to feature in new Climate Action Towns Project
Published on 9 Nov 2021Alness and Invergordon have been selected as one of Scotland’s first Climate Action Towns.
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The EV Rally of Scotland (EVROS) is passing through Highland
Published on 9 Nov 2021The EV Rally Of Scotland (EVROS) is a major event featuring 20 electric vehicles (EVs) travelling 1,200 miles across Scotland.
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Highland Good Food Partnership on COP26 menu
Published on 3 Nov 2021The Highland Council is hosting the Highland Good Food Partnership to virtually join the COP26 Global Fork to Farm Global dialogue on Friday 5 November.
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Highland Council welcomes COP26 pledge by world leaders to end deforestation by 2030
Published on 2 Nov 2021Highland Council today welcomed the commitment by COP26 leaders to end deforestation by 2030.
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Major delivery taken for River Ness Hydro Project
Published on 2 Nov 2021Highland Council took delivery of two huge Archimedes Screws today on the site where the local authority is building a new hydroelectric generator and interactive visitor experience on the River Ness.
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The Flow Country to feature tomorrow at COP26
Published on 2 Nov 2021The Flow Country peatland, which stretches across Caithness and Sutherland in the north of Scotland, and the importance of the blanket bog environments it contains ......
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Highlands and Islands showcased low carbon transport on Low Carbon Day
Published on 2 Nov 2021COP26 is now well underway, with leaders and delegates from all across the world meeting in Glasgow to discuss climate action.
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New Biodiversity champion joins Highland Council
Published on 1 Nov 2021The Highland Council’s Environment Team is pleased to welcome Nathan McLaughlan into a unique secondment post, jointly funded by NatureScot and the Council.
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Highland Climate Conference ramped up climate conversation ahead of COP26
Published on 22 Oct 2021Chair of Council’s Climate Change Working Group described this week’s two-day Highland Climate Change Conference as a timely conversation about the climate and ecological emergency ahead of COP26.
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Highland conference set to focus on Climate Change tomorrow and Friday
Published on 20 Oct 2021The Highland Climate Change Conference is taking place tomorrow (Thursday 21) and Friday 22 October 2021.
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Highland Council to set out plans for Green Hub
Published on 19 Oct 2021The Highland Council's green ambitions highlighted by Council Leader ahead of this week's Highland Climate Change Conference taking place on Thursday 21 October and Friday 22 October 2021.
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Highland Coastal Communities Fund support for Wester Ross projects
Published on 18 Oct 2021At today’s meeting of The Highland Council’s Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee (Monday 18 October), members agreed providing over £170,000 of grant support ......
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Archaeology Festival 2021 – last few days of event
Published on 11 Oct 2021The 2021 Highland Archaeology Festival, which has been running since 25 September, will draw to a close on Friday 15 October. There is still time for people to take part over the next few days in a wide range of walks, talks, workshops, exhibitions, and activities for all ages.
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Council chosen as pathfinder in Scottish Government’s Green Growth Accelerator Programme
Published on 11 Oct 2021Highland Council has been officially named as one of the pathfinder organisations in the Scottish Government’s recently announced Green Growth Accelerator programme.
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Helping Highland schools to save energy and fight climate change!
Published on 4 Oct 2021The Highland Council is working with sustainability charity, Energy Sparks to offer Highland schools access to Energy Sparks' online energy analysis tool and energy education programme.
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Call for climate stories at Highland Climate Change Conference
Published on 24 Sep 2021The Council is looking for pre-recorded videos which highlight green or sustainable action taking place in Highland.
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Innovative new hydrogen generation and fuelling DPS launched
Published on 14 Sep 2021The Highland Council and The Procurement Partnership Ltd (TPPL) have launched a new Hydrogen generation and fuelling Dynamic Purchasing System, helping councils across the UK to decarbonise transport.
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Council announces dates of two-day Highland Climate Change Conference 2021
Published on 10 Sep 2021This year's Highland Climate Change Conference is taking place on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 October 2021.
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Council to consider the partnership vision of a Green Energy Hub
Published on 7 Sep 2021Members at the meeting of Highland Council, on 9 September, will be asked to consider the ambitious development of a Green Energy Hub in Highland, working collaboratively with key partners.
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Highland’s transition to net zero emissions progressing well
Published on 1 Sep 2021Highland Council’s £480K investment in the Recovery, Improvement and Transformation Fund to support the local authority’s transition to net zero emissions is progressing well.
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Protection of Tain and Wick Conservation areas approved
Published on 1 Sep 2021Members of the Economy & Infrastructure Committee have approved conservation area appraisals and management plans for both Tain and Wick Pulteneytown conservation areas.
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Council welcomes forward-thinking report on coastal change for Golspie to Coul
Published on 27 Aug 2021The Highland Council has welcomed Scottish Government’s publication of a forward-thinking report on coastal change for the area in East Sutherland stretching from Golspie to Coul.
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Blue-green algae - Loch Lochy
Published on 24 Aug 2021The public are being advised as a precautionary measure that algal scum at Laggan Locks on Loch Lochy in Lochaber should be avoided by people and pets.
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Highland Council becomes one of the first local authorities to sign up to the global Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration
Published on 18 Aug 2021Highland Council is leading the way by becoming one of the first local authorities in Scotland to join the Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration.
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Opportunity for public to take part in national flood risk consultation
Published on 18 Aug 2021The Highland Council is encouraging individuals and community groups to get involved and take part in an important national consultation which is currently underway on how flood risk management will be carried out over the next 6 years.
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Climate Change Members urge constituents to sign up to Energy Efficient Scotland Scheme
Published on 18 Aug 2021Climate Change Working Group members today (18 August 2021) urged constituents to sign up to the Energy Efficient Scotland Area Based Scheme and be part of the larger fight to protect our environment.
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Highland Council Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme (EES:ABS) – First Time Central Heating
Published on 17 Aug 2021There is still time for eligible residents to benefit from up to 100%* Scottish Government grant funding available for First Time Central Heating.
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Highland & Moray Fisheries Local Action Group Supports Year of Coast & Waters Celebrations
Published on 16 Aug 2021Thirty-three projects have received a share of £1,000,000 through the Highland & Moray Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG).
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Join Highland Council Climate Feis - Online - 17 August 2021
Published on 16 Aug 2021The Climate Change and Energy Team is hosting three sessions for the Climate Feis tomorrow (Tuesday 17 August 2021).
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Water scarcity – Council supporting users of private water supplies
Published on 5 Aug 2021The Environmental Health Team is advising users of private water supplies to take preventative steps to preserve their drinking water.
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Highland Council announces extension to Brown Bin permit renewal date
Published on 2 Aug 2021Highland Council has today announced it is extending the renewal period for Brown Bin permits until Friday 6 August 2021.
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Biotoxins affecting bivalve shellfish in coastal waters in the West of the Isle of Skye
Published on 30 Jul 2021Highland Council's Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Harport.
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Aiming for a World Class Bog: Celebrate the Flow Country on International Bog Day
Published on 22 Jul 2021Highland Council is supporting International Bog Day (25 July 2021), an annual event designed to celebrate the importance of bogs to our environment.
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Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection scheme traffic management plans in place
Published on 8 Jul 2021As work on the new £11m flood protection scheme at Caol and Lochyside continues The Highland Council and the contractor RJ McLeod are working hard to ensure that any disruption for the local community
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New peatland construction methods could unlock further housing developments in rural Scotland
Published on 28 Jun 2021More environmentally friendly methods for laying housing foundations on peatland could pave the way for increased economic development in parts of the Highlands and Islands, while mitigating disruptio
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Zero Waste Scotland launches Aviemore campaign due to littering concerns
Published on 28 Jun 2021Following fears of increased littering across Scottish beauty spots during the school holidays, Zero Waste Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful, has teamed
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Four schools in the Highlands recognised with Eco-Schools Green Flag Award status
Published on 25 Jun 2021Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, is delighted to award four schools in the Highlands with an Eco-Schools Green Flag.
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Ullapool Primary School pocket garden wins special commendation
Published on 22 Jun 2021Keep Scotland Beautiful recognises excellent design and garden
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Island Communities Fund now open for applications
Published on 17 Jun 2021Highland Council is encouraging businesses and community groups located across Scotland’s inhabited islands to submit an application to the Island Communities Fund (ICF).
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Highland Council doing its bit to tackle air pollution on Clean Air Day, 17 June 2021
Published on 17 Jun 2021Today, Clean Air Day Scotland sees schools, hospitals, workplaces & communities across Highland run events to inspire people to take simple steps to protect their health & their families' health
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Partners launch plan for Highland Nature action
Published on 15 Jun 2021The launch today (Tuesday 15 June) of Highland Nature, the biodiversity action plan for 2021 to 2026, shows the commitment to positive work for nature all across the region.
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Biotoxins affecting bivalve shellfish in coastal waters in the South area of Isle of Skye
Published on 9 Jun 2021Highland Council's Environmental Health team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort, Isle of Skye.
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Highland Council welcomes the launch of Scottish Governments climate campaign
Published on 3 Jun 2021The Highland Council welcomes the launch of Scottish Governments climate campaign, ‘Let’s do Net Zero’.
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Expressions of Interest for Strategic Projects invited for new Highland Coastal Communities Fund
Published on 3 Jun 2021The Highland Council is inviting communities to come forward with expressions of interest for strategic projects that, if successful, could receive a share of funding ......
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Members updated on the scale and extensive range of work scheduled to take place in addressing the climate and ecological emergency
Published on 2 Jun 2021Members of the Recovery, Improvement & Transformation Board have been provided with an update on the Council’s Climate Change project, which sits as part of a wider Transformation Programme.
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Climate Change partnership Highland Adapts makes an exciting new appointment
Published on 28 May 2021The Highland Adapts initiative, which aims to develop region-based, partnership approach to climate change adaptation, is delighted to announce appointment of Emma Whitham as Principal Project Manager
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Safer cycling and walking to school for pupils of St Joseph’s Primary
Published on 28 May 2021Members have given their approval for a Safer Routes to Schools project which will see the installation of one pair of road humps on King Street at St Joseph’s Primary.
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Inverness nature reserve project awarded Highland Coastal Communities Fund
Published on 27 May 2021A Merkinch Local Nature Reserve project has been awarded £12,156 Highland Coastal Communities Fund by The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee.
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New Seasonal Access Ranger Team start patrols within the Highland Council area
Published on 18 May 2021New Seasonal Access Ranger Team start patrols within the Highland Council area.
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Final Visitor Management Plan approved and Seasonal Access Rangers appointed for Highland.
Published on 22 Apr 2021The Highland Council’s Tourism Committee has approved a final draft Visitor Management Plan for 2021.
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Smart IoT Technology To Bring Cost Savings And Reduced Carbon Footprint For Remote Buildings Across The Scottish Highlands
Published on 11 Mar 2021Schools, care homes, leisure centres and council offices are among those being transformed into smart buildings across the Scottish Highlands, as part of a new £400k project between TheHighland Council and North, the UK’s leading IoT service and solutions provider.
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Up to 100% funding still available for eligible Highland residents to install solar panels and battery storage to their homes
Published on 11 Mar 2021Eligible Highland homeowners and private rented tenants could benefit from up to 100% funding to install solar panels and battery storage on their properties
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Highland Council says illegal fly-tipping is costing the tax payer and urges people to report it
Published on 9 Mar 2021Highland Council has said that illegal fly-tipping is costing the region’s taxpayers thousands and is encouraging people to report anyone they see doing it.
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Environmental Health call for all new food businesses to be registered
Published on 8 Mar 2021Environmental Health is aware that during COVID-19 new food businesses have been set up and are advertising via social media.
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Contract awarded for Inshes Park all-abilities path
Published on 8 Mar 2021The construction of a new all-abilities path for Phase 3 of Inshes Park is due to start on site late March/early April.
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Grant support to install First Time Central Heating into Highland homes
Published on 4 Mar 2021Eligible residents across the Highlands could benefit from up to 100% Scottish Government grant funding available for First Time Central Heating. This would be delivered through the installation of an
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Contract for Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme awarded
Published on 24 Feb 2021The contract for the Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme in Lochaber has been awarded to RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd.
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Final phase of Inverness West Link project on track for April 2021 completion
Published on 24 Feb 2021As Stage 2 of the Inverness West Link project remains on track for completion in early April 2021, a number of core elements making-up this phase of the project have now successfully been completed.
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Highland Council staff encouraged to help tackle climate emergency by joining new Green Impact programme
Published on 23 Feb 2021Highland Council is launching a new carbon reduction programme for staff as part of its commitment in tackle the climate emergency.
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Highland Council welcomes Land Use Partnership pilots in region
Published on 10 Feb 2021Cllr Trish Robertson has welcomed the Scottish Government’s recent announcement that the Highland Council area will be 1 of 5 areas being piloted as Regional Land Use Partnerships.
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Public invited to have their say on Wick Pulteneytown Conservation Area Appraisal and Conservation Area Management Plan
Published on 28 Jan 2021Members of the public are invited to view and comment upon the recently created draft Wick Pulteneytown Conservation Area Appraisal and Conservation Area Management Plan.
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Inverness Castle transformation – former cell block removed
Published on 28 Jan 2021As part of the transformation of Inverness Castle to create a gateway for Highland tourism, the cell block located to the rear of the south tower –used up until the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service vacated the building in March 2020 – has been demolished.
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Council’s Climate Change Working Group to confirm focus
Published on 27 Jan 2021When it meets of Friday one of the topics The Highland Council’s Climate Change Working Group will be discussing is a new vision for the Climate Change & Energy Team that includes key focus areas and values and how these can be taken forward.
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Team effort to tackle climate change in Highland
Published on 26 Jan 2021Members of the Council’s recovery board yesterday (25 January 2021) heard an update on the Council’s work to tackle climate change from the Executive Chief Officer for Infrastructure and Environment.
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Chance to have your say on draft Tain Conservation Area Appraisal and Conservation Area Management Plan
Published on 18 Jan 2021Members of the public are invited to view and comment upon the draft Tain Conservation Area Appraisal and Conservation Area Management Plan.
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More time for food consultation feed back
Published on 6 Jan 2021The Highland Council is giving more time for people to take part in it’s draft food growing strategy
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Public urged to remain vigilant for virus symptoms
Published on 20 Dec 2020HS Highland's Health Protection Team and Environmental Health were notified of an outbreak of COVID-19 affecting 7 staff working as part of an entertainment group supporting activities
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Over 1500 electric vehicle charge points in Scotland
Published on 18 Dec 2020ChargePlace Scotland now has over 1500 publicly available electric vehicle charge points.
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How Highland Council is supporting a low carbon transport transition through delivering and supporting Electric Vehicle infrastructure projects and initiatives
Published on 9 Dec 2020The Highland Council’s ongoing commitment to tackling the climate emergency is being clearly evidenced through its ongoing EV (Electric Vehicle) infrastructure programme .......
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Council’s role in realising green hydrogen potential in Highland
Published on 4 Dec 2020Discussions have taken place this week on what the Council’s role in respect of the emerging hydrogen economy should be and how best to advance hydrogen opportunities across the Highlands.
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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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Joint Work Produces New Guide for Campervan Waste Disposal Facilities
Published on 2 Dec 2020Jointly funded work by Scottish Water, SEPA and The Highland Council has resulted in the publication of new user-friendly guidance for developers of campervan waste disposal points.
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Highland Coastal Communities Fund Update
Published on 24 Nov 2020Since we launched the Highland Coastal Communities Fund fund yesterday, a technical issue with the application form has been identified and rectified.
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Expressions of Interest invited for new Highland Coastal Communities Fund
Published on 23 Nov 2020The Council is inviting communities to come forward with expressions of interest for projects that, if successful, could receive a share of funding aimed at supporting coastal communities throughout H
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Looking after your building during National Maintenance Week
Published on 20 Nov 2020Running from 20-27 November 2020, National Maintenance Week reminds anyone who owns or looks after a building, whatever its age, type or purpose, of the simple and achievable steps they can take to pr
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Competition and Markets Authority launches online survey about misleading ‘eco-friendly’ claims
Published on 20 Nov 2020Highland Council Trading Standards are urging both Highland businesses and consumers to take part in an online survey regarding misleading environmental claims.
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Environmental Health clarifies guidance to businesses
Published on 13 Nov 2020Highland Council confirm that updated Covid guidance for the Events Sector has recently been published by the Scottish Government. The guidance has been updated in line with the Strategic Framework.
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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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First Green House Gas Baseline Inventory Report for Highland
Published on 10 Nov 2020The Highland Council’s Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) met on Friday 6 November to discuss the key findings of the first Green House Gas Baseline Inventory Report specific to the Highland region.
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Virtual Climate Change Conference hailed a ‘success’
Published on 10 Nov 2020The Highland Council’s first online climate conference held on the 2 November 2020; allowed the public the opportunity to discuss regional, national and global responses to climate and ecological emer
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Council makes significant carbons savings from Solar PV roll out.
Published on 10 Nov 2020An ambitious renewables installation programme by The Highland Council to install Solar PV units at 33 sites across its estate - generating a total of over 2.3MW - has been welcomed by councillors.
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Importance of Biodiversity highlighted as Duty Report is approved by Committee
Published on 4 Nov 2020The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee members have approved a report which highlights the actions taken by the Council to further the conservation of biodiversity.
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Participants in successful virtual Archaeology Festival are thanked
Published on 14 Oct 2020Monday night (12 October) marked the end of this year’s first virtual Highland Archaeology Festival. A series of 12 online evening talks were organised by The Highland Council’s Historic Environment Team, celebrating recent archaeological discoveries and the heritage of the Highlands.
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Highland Council supports Clean Air Day and working hard to combat climate emergency
Published on 8 Oct 2020Highland Council is proud to be supporting Clean Air Day today (Thursday 8 October 2020) and the ways in which the local authority is working hard to tackle the climate emergency.
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Recovery Board highlights Council’s commitment to addressing Climate change
Published on 7 Oct 2020Members of the Council’s Recovery Board have welcomed a progress report on the workstreams and projects that are underway across Highland Council to address the climate and ecological emergency.
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Highland Council rural towns to benefit from additional grant funding from the Scottish Government for insulation measures
Published on 30 Sep 2020The Scottish Government has approved an increase to grant funding for energy efficiency measures for eligible properties in a number of Highland rural towns
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Tender issued for Lochaber Flood Prevention Scheme
Published on 25 Sep 2020The Highland Council can confirm that the tender for the Caol and Lochyside flood prevention scheme has been issued with a return date of the 26th November. In the meantime, consultation with the loca
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Climate Change Week at the Council and “Save the Date” for this year’s Highland Climate Change Conference
Published on 25 Sep 2020To mark Climate Week, The Highland Council held a series of community conversations on the future of electric vehicles (EVs) in Highland.
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Councillors commend carbon reduction measures being achieved in Highland
Published on 24 Sep 2020Highland Councillors have commended the Council’s ongoing efforts to reduce carbon consumption over the past year.
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School access offers support to young people
Published on 21 Sep 2020Young people at school are the winners as a result of discussions between High Life Highland and The Highland Council that will see the Charity’s staff phased back into schools after the October break
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Work on new Parkrun route gets off the ground
Published on 17 Sep 2020A turf cutting ceremony was held yesterday (Wednesday 16th September) to mark the start of the construction of a parkrun track created as part of the ongoing Inverness West Link Stage 2 Works.
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Highland Archaeology Festival 2020 – a Festival of Talks
Published on 16 Sep 2020This year the Highland Archaeology Festival conference is going virtual and will feature a top selection of speakers, both homegrown and international, who will be bringing to life some of the fascina
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COVID response in Nairnshire praised by Area Committee Members
Published on 16 Sep 2020Members at today’s Nairnshire Area Committee praised the response by the community, volunteers and partner agencies during the response and the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Highland Council to Support Climate Week 2020
Published on 14 Sep 2020To mark Scotland’s Climate Week for 2020, which runs from today until the 20th September, The Highland Council has organised a range of virtual events to share information and seek views from Highland
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Smithton Primary Head Teacher voted a Lockdown Legend
Published on 4 Sep 2020An Inverness Head Teacher has won a national award from a leading Scottish learning organisation for going above and beyond during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee members reassured by ongoing work to develop funding streams for investment
Published on 3 Sep 2020The ECO (Executive Chief Officer) responsible for the Isle of Skye & Rassay told Area Committee members work is ongoing to attract more investment to the area to support its vital tourism industry.
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Highlands driving towards an electric future
Published on 1 Sep 2020To mark Climate Week (14th-19th September) The Highland Council, in collaboration with Home Energy Scotland will be delivering a series of talks on the future of electric transport in Highlands.
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Area Committee pays tribute to everyone involved in the response to COVID-19 on the Isle of Skye and Raasay
Published on 31 Aug 2020Members of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee today thanked frontline workers, public and voluntary sector groups and the wider communities for their amazing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Highland Council designs new branding to signpost visitors to nearest Comfort Scheme toilets
Published on 25 Aug 2020Highland Council has revealed new branding for its Comfort Scheme which its hoped will help people identify premises that have opened their toilets for public use.
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Action to improve Digital connectivity progresses
Published on 24 Aug 2020Today the Highland Council Recovery Board agreed a set of moves aimed at speeding up Highland Council’s journey towards a better, more inclusive digital future.
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Easter Ross Area Committee Chair praises local community for its response to COVID-19
Published on 20 Aug 2020Members of the Easter Ross Area Committee today praised the efforts of local communities and businesses for their overwhelming support following the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Initial design proposals for High Street and Market Square to be revealed
Published on 17 Aug 2020Ambitious design proposals for improvements to High Street and Market Square are to be showcased outside Caithness House.
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Covid cancels Kirking of the Council
Published on 17 Aug 2020The historic Kirking of the Council at the Old High Church in Inverness has been cancelled for September this year due to social distancing requirements and to avoid any risk to public health.
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Temporary closure of B9177 Milton of Leys-Bogbain-Castlehill Road
Published on 13 Aug 2020There will be a temporary road closure of the B9177 Milton Of Leys – Bogbain – Castlehill Road, Inverness.
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COVID-19 school trip refunds - Corporate Resources Committee
Published on 12 Aug 2020Members of today's postponed Corporate Resources Committee have supported recommendations contained in item 9 of today's report, regarding critical issues around COVID-19 school trip refunds.
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Remaining schools to reopen before the end of the week
Published on 12 Aug 2020A letter is going to parents and carers of 8 of the council’s 203 schools today, to provide an update on when the remaining 8 schools will open.
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Postponement of Highland Council's Resources Committee
Published on 12 Aug 2020The Council’s Resources Committee has had to be postponed due to network issues affecting council offices and home connections across Highland.
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Highlands are heavenly – Highland Council backs Zero Waste Scotland campaign urging people to bin litter or take it home
Published on 6 Aug 2020Visitors to Highland region are urged not to spoil it by littering when they’re enjoying days out in our beautiful landscape.
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Education improvement in Highland exceeds national trends
Published on 4 Aug 2020The improving trend of attainment is continuing in Highland as demonstrated by the SQA results published today.
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Green shoots of recovery for local economy evidenced by return to work at Dingwall residential development
Published on 4 Aug 2020With coronavirus restrictions continuing to ease, work is set to commence at a brand new residential development of six flats in Dingwall.
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Commencement of work at Church St retail/residential development set to provide boost to local economy
Published on 3 Aug 2020After a delay due to the impacts of the coronavirus crisis, work is set to begin on a major city centre retail and residential development at 99 Church Street, Inverness.
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Video explains impact of Covid-19 on the Council budget
Published on 30 Jul 2020Updated financial modelling has been presented to a meeting of Highland Council and Members have noted the revised budget gap.
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Move towards a more sustainable delivery of humanitarian assistance proposed as Highland navigates COVID-19 recovery phase
Published on 30 Jul 2020Staff and Communities have been praised for their outstanding response to the Covid-19 emergency.
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Ongoing surfacing project on A86 between Tulloch and Newtonmore extended by two nights
Published on 23 Jul 2020Please be advised that due to operational reasons two additional nights of work are required for the ongoing surfacing improvements on the A86 between Tulloch and Newtonmore.
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River Ness Art Project - moves to next stage
Published on 14 Jul 2020The public artwork, My Ness, was paused during lockdown in line with national guidance, however construction projects, which are valuable to the local economy and jobs, can now take place.
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Highland Council recognises need for Green Recovery to meet climate change commitments
Published on 30 Jun 2020The Highland Council has recognised the pressing need to build on positive behaviour changes and emissions reductions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic to accelerate the region’s shift to a net zero
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Learning During Lockdown II - the pupil's perspective
Published on 25 Jun 2020Highland Council has produced a new video which shines a spotlight on how children across the region have been able to continue learning during lockdown.
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Birth Registration services resuming from Monday
Published on 25 Jun 2020From 29 June 2020 The Highland Council will be in a position to resume birth registrations.
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Action plan sets out priorities for recovery
Published on 25 Jun 2020The Highland Council has approved a Recovery Action Plan with 11 key priority areas including economic and financial recovery, digital transformation and the reopening of schools.
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Bikeability Scotland come to the key worker children in Aviemore
Published on 24 Jun 2020Highland Council Bikeability Scotland Coordinator, Emma Garden, has been supporting Aviemore Childcare Hub with playground-based cycle training for pupils.
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Council Leader ready to welcome tourists back to the Highlands next month
Published on 23 Jun 2020Highland Council Leader Margaret Davidson has said she is looking forward to welcoming tourists and visitors back to the Highlands when restrictions are expected to be lifted on 15 July.
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Spaces for People: Making essential travel and exercise safer during Covid -19
Published on 23 Jun 2020The Spaces for People programme supported by Highland Council is a project that aims to build upon the increase in local community-based cycling and walking as a result of Covid-19.
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Reminder of blue-green algae risks
Published on 22 Jun 2020Highland Council & NHS Highland are issuing a reminder to people to be on the lookout for blooms of potentially hazardous blue-green algae (also known as Cyanobacteria) in the region’s lochs & rivers.
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Council Chief Executive highlights importance of a 'clear simple message'
Published on 18 Jun 2020Chief Executive of The Highland Council, Donna Manson was invited to give evidence at the Scottish Parliament’s COVID-19 Committee on Wednesday 17 June.
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Improvement works for Inverness walking and cycling route nearly completed
Published on 18 Jun 2020Work is currently underway making improvements to Kinmylies Way in Inverness, the lane connecting Leachkin Road and the Kinmylies shops, to make it more cycle-friendly and have easier access for walke
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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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Biotoxins affecting bivalve shellfish in coastal waters - Inner Loch Torridon and Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross
Published on 15 Jun 2020Highland Council's Environmental Health team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Inner Loch Torridon & Little Loch Broom
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Billing Resumes for Highland Ratepayers
Published on 12 Jun 2020Rates bills will be dropping through the letterboxes of non domestic rate payers in Highland from next week.
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Works at two of Skye's most iconic tourist sites to restart after lockdown easing
Published on 12 Jun 2020Following Scottish Government Guidance on returning to construction sites, works are starting on two separate projects managed by the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS) on the Isle of Skye.
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#TeamHamish pride as first phase of work is set to start on Nairn’s new children’s splash pad
Published on 10 Jun 2020The family behind the #TeamHamish fundraising effort to bring a new children’s splash pad to Nairn has welcomed news that phase one of the work is to start on 15 June.
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Highland Council notes Home Farm case continuation
Published on 10 Jun 2020The Highland Council notes the decision made at the Sheriff Court this morning in relation to Home Farm Care Home in Portree.
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Biotoxins affecting bivalve shellfish in coastal waters - East Isle of Skye - Kyles of Scalpay
Published on 8 Jun 2020The Highland Council’s Environmental Health Team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring Algal Toxins following routine monitoring at Kyles of Scalpay, off the Isle of Skye.
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Highland Council staff share their views on lockdown, home working and the future in new video series
Published on 8 Jun 2020Highland Council has been speaking to staff about their wellbeing during the coronavirus lockdown, working from home and how they see their roles developing in the future.
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Council gives health and safety advice and support to businesses
Published on 5 Jun 2020The Highland Council is responsible for the ‘policing’ the new HPS regulations & coronavirus restrictions such as physical distancing and enhanced hand hygiene in a range of business premises.
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Highland's young people encouraged to apply without delay for Education Maintenance Allowance
Published on 5 Jun 2020All eligible young people are being encouraged to apply for a weekly, term time allowance of £30 per week from August.
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Merkinch Primary school is the hub for Highland's first ever online Festival of Reading
Published on 5 Jun 2020A teacher at an Inverness Primary school has set up the region’s first ever online Festival of Reading in a bid to enhance digital literacy across the region’s schools.
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Public consultation - external monitoring of public conveniences
Published on 4 Jun 2020Highland Council will begin to monitor the exterior entrances of public conveniences to ensure public safety, better manage anti-social behaviour & vandalism.
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Portree Primary pupils embrace their first ever virtual sports day
Published on 1 Jun 2020Portree Primary School came up with an innovative way to keep children active during lockdown and ensured they didn’t miss out on their annual sports day.
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Over 5,500 Highland businesses helped by COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant schemes
Published on 29 May 2020The COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant schemes, set up to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, have now paid out £59,628,750 to over 5500 Highland businesses.
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Gaelic and football combine to inspire an innovative new learning and fitness programme
Published on 26 May 2020The Highland Council Gaelic team is delighted to welcome FC Sonas, an innovative Scottish Gaelic football service which has been set up with support from the local authority and Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
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Highland Council prepares for phased return to new normal
Published on 21 May 2020Highland Council’s Recovery Board Chair, Cllr Alasdair Christie has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s road map phasing the way out of lockdown, which was published earlier today.
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Limited grass cutting to resume in Highland with adherence to physical distancing
Published on 11 May 2020Highland Council has announced it is to begin a restricted grass cutting service across the region.
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Learning During Lockdown – How Highland Council’s schools are benefiting from advanced online teaching tools
Published on 7 May 2020School pupils across The Highland Council have been benefiting from an innovative approach to Teaching and learning which has made the transition to home learning smoother for all.
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Launch of Newly Self-Employed Hardship Fund
Published on 30 Apr 2020From today, newly self-employed individuals who have not been able to access support through other schemes will be able to apply for a one-off grant of £2,000.
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Work underway at Kingussie’s Gynack Gardens to improve links for people on bike and foot
Published on 29 Apr 2020A cycle friendly Kingussie project looking at safer and more accessible cycling and walking in the town, has outlined its plans for improvements to Gynack Gardens.
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Highland Council has now helped over 2,300 businesses obtain a small business and self-catering grant
Published on 24 Apr 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 £26.89million to 2341 Highland businesses.
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Highland Violence Against Women Partnership want to ensure people get help they need during COVID19 outbreak
Published on 23 Apr 2020Highland Violence Against Women Partnership (HVAWP) wants to ensure that anyone who is a victim of domestic abuse or gender-based violence gets the help they need during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Highland Council ramp up team responsible for processing business grants
Published on 20 Apr 2020The Highland Council is ramping up the team responsible for processing small business grants to respond even more quickly and to as many applicants as possible.
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Highland Council warns of business grants scam
Published on 20 Apr 2020The COVID-19 crisis has seen an unprecedented rise in scams across the whole of the UK and Highland Council Trading Standards is issuing a warning to local businesses about a new scam.
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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 Council Trading Standards warns about council tax scam
Published on 15 Apr 2020Highland Council Trading Standards is again warning unsuspecting residents of the emergence of another council tax scam.
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Council Leader praises those delivering essential services
Published on 14 Apr 2020There is a real sense of us all pulling together in this emergency to do the very best we can for each other, to look out and care for each other.
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Highland Council issues COVID-19 outdoor access guidance reminder
Published on 7 Apr 2020The Highland Council’s Access Officers have become aware of several illegal ad hoc signs appearing on paths and access routes saying that they are closed. These signs are misleading, so the team is ta
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Trading Standards advice for Helping Hands
Published on 7 Apr 2020As we all deal with uncertainty and isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak, Highland Council’s Trading Standards team know that there are many in our communities who want to volunteer their time.
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Fèis Rois to host online traditional music festival next month
Published on 7 Apr 2020One of Scotland’s leading traditional arts organisations, Fèis Rois, has lined up some of Scotland’s top musicians and singers for an online traditional music festival.
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Small business grant scheme extended to self-catering businesses
Published on 6 Apr 2020The Highland Council today launched its revised guidance on behalf of the Scottish Government, with grants of £10,000 and £25,000 becoming available for eligible self-catering businesses.
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Council reassures people living in remote communities that they will not be left behind
Published on 3 Apr 2020Highland Council has moved to reassure residents in the more remote areas of the region that they will not be forgotten and every effort will be made to provide the support they need.
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Highland Recycling Centres close and waste service collections change during Coronavirus
Published on 25 Mar 2020The Highland Council’s Waste and Recycling team are reminding the public that all Council run Recycling Centres are currently closed and garden waste and the bulky uplift services have been suspended
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Energy Advice during COVID19 outbreak
Published on 25 Mar 2020If you have a pre-payment meter you are encouraged to try to keep at least 14 days’ worth of credit on your meter(s) in case you need to self isolate.
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Highland Council helpline now up and running
Published on 25 Mar 2020The Highland Council has launched a free helpline to give assistance and to collect details of individuals and community groups looking to provide volunteering support during Covid19.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Advice for Highland Council tenants
Published on 25 Mar 2020As a landlord, the Council’s priority is maintaining the welfare of our tenants and providing you with essential services at this difficult time.
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Homelessness - Delivering statutory services
Published on 25 Mar 2020Due to the COVID19 restrictions and the closure of Council Service Points, there has been a change in the way Highland Council provides its Homeless services.
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Highland Schools will close at end of school day on Friday 20 March
Published on 19 Mar 2020s communicated by the First Minister yesterday, we can confirm that all schools in The Highland Council region will close at the end of the school day on Friday 20th March.
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Get ‘switched on’ to Towns and Cities survey
Published on 3 Mar 2020Highland Council’s Climate Change Team is urging people in the region to take part in a survey about their experience and knowledge of electric vehicles and associated charging technology.
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Moo Food Project creates sense of ownership within community
Published on 2 Mar 2020Highland Councillors have applauded the outstanding efforts of a volunteer-led environmentally conscious community food project based in Muir Of Ord called ‘Moo Food’.
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Ardersier Sperm Whale update
Published on 8 Jan 2020The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team have been on site today (Wednesday 8th January) to co-ordinate disposal of the sperm whale which died after stranding close to the shore at Ardersier i
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Dornoch Academy benefits from new eco lights
Published on 28 Oct 2019The Highland Council’s Salix recycling fund is lighting up schools across the Highlands, and the students attending Dornoch Academy are the first of many to benefit.
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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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Highland Council’s new ‘voice’ in Europe on sustainable seas
Published on 18 Oct 2019Highland Councillor Trish Robertson has been selected as the Junior Vice President of KIMO International which works to protect, preserve and enhance the marine environment.
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Victorian Market entrance restoration unveiled
Published on 15 Oct 2019Inverness Victorian Market entrance has been restored thanks to funding of £43,223
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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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School to be decided for air quality improvement project
Published on 10 Oct 2019Highland Councillors have agreed for the Council’s Road Safety and Environmental Health Officers to develop a pilot project on air quality improvement at a school in the region.
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Highland Council Trading Standards alert on Safety Recall of Tumble Dryers
Published on 7 Oct 2019Highland Council’s Trading Standards Team is urging consumers to check whether their tumble dryer is covered by a nation-wide product recall.
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River Ness flood gates to close for a short time this Wednesday
Published on 23 Sep 2019The Council will be carrying out the annual maintenance and training exercise in regard to the flood gates on the River Ness on Wednesday 25 September 2019 between 0900 and 1300.
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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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Public warned of algal bloom presence at Loch Watten, Caithness
Published on 13 Aug 2019The Highland Council is warning the public of the presence of an algal bloom at Loch Watten, Caithness, following an examination of sample water on Monday (12/08/19).
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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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Council makes appeal for information on effects of climate change
Published on 8 Aug 2019Highland Council, in partnership with Adaptation Scotland, have launched a survey asking local communities and businesses to share their experiences about how they have been affected by severe weather
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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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Council clears up after ‘severe flooding’ in Dingwall
Published on 11 Jul 2019The Highland Council is clearing up in Dingwall after last evening’s severe flash flooding in the town.
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Flash flooding in Ross and Cromarty
Published on 10 Jul 2019Severe flooding has affected the roads in and around Dingwall.
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Public advised to avoid eating shellfish from Loch Laxford, Scourie
Published on 12 Jun 2019Highland Council's Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins following routine monitoring in coastal waters at Loch Laxford, Scourie.
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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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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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Wick set to sparkle
Published on 29 May 2019Wick town centre is set to sparkle following a deep clean of the High Street area.
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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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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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Local Flood Risk Management Plans – Interim reports
Published on 22 May 2019Interim reports to the Local Flood Risk Management Plans for Highland and Argyll as well as Findhorn, Nairn and Speyside shows the progress made in delivering the actions to avoid and reduce the risk of flooding, and prepare and protect ourselves and our communities across the two local plan districts.
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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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Council keeps drains and roads clear of sand in Thurso
Published on 2 May 2019The Highland Council’s Community Services has recently (Wednesday 1 May) carried out a clear-up in an effort to tackle wind-blown sand affecting the local community in Thurso.
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Caithness Chair encourages people to take part in Flow Country World Heritage Site consultation
Published on 2 May 2019The Peatlands Partnership is announcing the start of an extensive community consultation over a proposed World Heritage Site for The Flow Country, the vast area of peatlands in Sutherland and Caithness that is now widely recognised as being the best peatland of its type in the world.
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Inverness West Councillors and locals make a difference in #springclean19
Published on 30 Apr 2019Over twenty members of the public joined Inverness West Ward Members Councillors Bill Boyd, Alex Graham and Graham Ross on a ‘Keep Inverness West Beautiful’ clean up last evening Monday 29 April.
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West Link Stage 2 begins
Published on 17 Apr 2019The final stage of the West Link is to commence following the award of the £10.1M construction contract to a local company to build the additional swing bridge and roundabout
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Reducing risk of infection from animal contact and farm visits
Published on 8 Apr 2019As we come into spring-time and lambing season, visiting a farm is an enjoyable and educational experience for many people, particularly children.
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Piece of Inverness history restored as iconic mosaic panels return to Academy Street
Published on 28 Mar 2019Historic mosaics have been returned to 96 Academy Street, Inverness, following restoration.
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Shellfish company fined for food safety offences
Published on 27 Mar 2019Following an investigation involving Highland Council Environmental Health Officers, a Lochaber based shellfish company has been prosecuted for food safety offences.
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Scottish Water gets Highland Capital’s high-tech Top up Tap running
Published on 22 Mar 2019A state-of-the-art drinking water tap was launched today in the capital of the Highlands, marking World Water Day.
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Public invited to examine Drumnadrochit flood protection proposals
Published on 8 Mar 2019The formal Flood Protection Scheme Notice for Drumnadrochit Flood Protection Scheme that has been published today (Friday 8 March 2019) is intended to reduce the risk of flooding and provide protection for 37 residential and commercial properties in the village.
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We’ve bridged the gap between our Gaelic past and an A-List future!
Published on 14 Feb 2019Drochaid a' Chaolais Chumhaing / Kylesku Bridge has been listed as a category A structure by Historic Environment Scotland (HES)
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Public opinion sought on Golspie Flood Protection Study
Published on 24 Jan 2019People in Golspie are invited to attend a public exhibition highlighting results from an ongoing study into the risk of flooding along the Golspie coast.
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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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Holding out for a HERO
Published on 12 Dec 2018For over thirty years, The Highland Council has collated information so that the historic environment can be carefully considered in development projects. This database has become known as the Highland Historic Environment Record (HER) and was placed online in 2010. Now, a new interactive and easier-to-use website has been launched - www.her.highland.gov.uk
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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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Provisional date set for Caol & Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme hearing
Published on 4 Dec 2018A provisional date for the Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme hearing has been set.
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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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Highland Council approves new strategy to reduce single use plastics
Published on 8 Nov 2018Highland Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to reduce the consumption of single use plastics from its sites and schools
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Landfill Communities Fund
Published on 8 Nov 2018Scottish Landfill Communities Fund is available to communities within 10 miles of a registered landfill site, open or closed, or a waste transfer station
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Still time to have your say on Longman Materials Recovery Facility
Published on 16 Oct 2018Highland Council has given the public a further 28 days to share their views and comment on the proposal for a new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at the Longman landfill site in Inverness.
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Landslips
Published on 11 Oct 2018Contractors and council engineering staff continue to work on both roads affected by recent landslips. These are at B8043 Kingairloch road, adjacent to the Kingairloch estate road and at B849 Drimnin
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It’s a Recycling Centre, not a dump!
Published on 2 Oct 2018Highland Council residents are being urged to remember to recycle when they visit Recycling Centres.
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Nairn Links Development Plan moving to next stage
Published on 27 Sep 2018Two public engagement events have already been held as part of the initial work to prepare a Development Plan for the Links.
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Archaeology Festival to showcase Highland’s historic past
Published on 18 Sep 2018The high point of the year for celebrating the local heritage of the Highlands starts on Friday 28th September. For three weeks, the Highland Archaeology Festival will offer throughout the Highlands a range of walks, talks, workshops, exhibitions, the annual conference, special children’s activities and other events for all ages.
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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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Soldiers Bridge re-opens to public
Published on 3 Aug 2018Soldiers Bridge, a vital link for local communities in Fort William, has re-opened to the public following the completion of a £560,000 renovation.
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Private water supplies - Emergency assistance scheme
Published on 18 Jul 2018Further to The Highland Council’s advice to private water supplies users on 10th July, the Scottish Government has now implemented an emergency assistance scheme given the severe drought conditions.
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Advice on private water supplies
Published on 10 Jul 2018Highland Council is reminding private property owners and landlords of tenants on private water supplies that it is their responsibility to arrange for water to their properties.
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Blue-green algae incident
Published on 9 Jul 2018We have been made aware of an unfortunate incident involving the death of a family pet from suspected ingestion of blue-green algae on the River Conon.
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Council to phase out single use plastics
Published on 28 Jun 2018Council has agreed a number of recommendations to include the phasing out of single use plastics from its sites and schools in an effort to exceed statutory requirements, at its meeting on 28 June.
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Calling all traditional building owners…..free maintenance booklet!
Published on 18 Jun 2018The Inverness Townscape Heritage (TH) Project has launched a free Maintenance Booklet for owners of traditional properties within the City of Inverness.
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Riverside way design project underway
Published on 11 Jun 2018Transport Consultants AECOM have been appointed by The Highland Council to prepare design options to improve the ‘Riverside Way’ in Inverness.
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High-Fi for Fort William – Free WiFi is rolled out across 14 Highland towns
Published on 1 Jun 2018FORT WILLIAM now has access to free WiFi in and around the centre of the town thanks to a project led by the Highland Council and funded by the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal.
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Highland success in Scottish beach awards
Published on 31 May 2018Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, has announced that 12 beaches in the Highlands have received Scottish Beach Awards in 2018, recognising the high standards provided to users - from keeping sand litter free to providing excellent information and accessible amenities.
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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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New Local Access Forum members wanted
Published on 22 May 2018The Highland Council is looking for new members to fill its vacancies on the six local outdoor access forums in Caithness, Sutherland, Ross & Cromarty, Inverness & Nairn, Skye & Lochalsh and Lochaber.
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Algal toxins affecting shellfish in coastal waters in the West Highlands
Published on 18 May 2018Highland Council's Environmental Health team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort (Skye), Lochs Beag and Ailort (Lochaber) and Loch Laxford (Sutherland).
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Algal toxins affecting shellfish in West Highland coastal waters - Lochs Eishort and Loch Beag
Published on 11 May 2018Highland Council's Environmental Health team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort (Skye) and Loch Beag (Lochaber).
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Council to consider sustainable Waste Strategy for Highland
Published on 11 May 2018HIGHLAND needs a waste management solution that is Sustainable, Affordable, Friendly to the environment and Efficient (SAFE).
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Highland Council to lead the way in reducing waste plastic impact
Published on 10 May 2018The Highland Council has today agreed to lead the way in reducing the impact of plastic on our vast coastline.
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Update on Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme 2018
Published on 30 Apr 2018The Highland Council has today (30th of April 2018) published the scheme documents for the planned flood protection scheme for Caol and Lochyside.
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Icelandic visitors to hear about city’s sustainable drainage systems
Published on 19 Apr 2018Next week Highland Council staff from the Development and Infrastructure Service will be meeting a group of Icelandic delegates to look at the work that has been carried out on Sustainable Urban Drainage systems (SUDS) in Inverness.
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City landmark to close for transformation
Published on 12 Apr 2018One of Inverness’ iconic thoroughfares is set to close for three months while it undergoes a much-needed transformation.
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Great Glen Way app launched
Published on 3 Apr 2018Great Glen Way app launched
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LEADER funding to preserve Dunbeath Broch
Published on 7 Mar 2018An award of £21,014 from the Highland LEADER Programme is the last piece of the financial jigsaw required for a project which aims to conserve Dunbeath Broch in Caithness.
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Rural tourism support - Island projects first to be backed under new £6m fund.
Published on 1 Mar 2018Three sites on Skye and in Orkney are being given support to help them prepare for the tourist season, thanks to a new Scottish Government fund.
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Highland recognised for Earth Hour support
Published on 28 Feb 2018The Highland Council is again celebrating after being awarded WWF Scotland's Earth Hour Local Authority Runner-up Award for its contribution to the success of Earth Hour in 2017.
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Reporting fly tipping to be made easier
Published on 20 Feb 2018The Highland Council is set to make it easier for the public to report incidents of fly tipping and be advised when action is taken.
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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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Start date for Inshes District Park phase 2
Published on 29 Jan 2018Start date for Inshes District Park phase 2
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Highland residents to benefit from pioneering FitHomes thanks to £3m City-Region deal windfall
Published on 9 Jan 2018£3m funding has been agreed for a ground breaking Highland project that could transform the lives of people with complex health needs as part of the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal.
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Highland and Islands Councils in partnership with RSPB fund study to look at impacts of Brexit on Agriculture
Published on 27 Nov 2017The Highland Council, Argyll and Bute, Shetland, Orkney and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, in partnership with RSPB Scotland, have commissioned Andrew Moxey (Pareto Consulting ) and Steven Thomson (SRUC)
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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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Council’s Carbon Management Plan- savings achieved
Published on 8 Nov 2017The Highland Council achieved a 6% reduction in its year-on-year carbon emissions in 2016/17, equivalent to a saving of over 4,000 tonnes of CO2.
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Kingussie Flood Alleviation Channel – Works Underway
Published on 8 Nov 2017The Highland Council and Pitmain Estate are pleased to announce that the final phase of the work to construct the Kingussie Flood Alleviation Channel is now underway.
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‘Give it a go’ and help care for classic Cairngorms geology site
Published on 25 Sep 2017Highland Council’s Ranger Service and Volunteer Cairngorms need you on Saturday 30 September at the rôche moutonnée site in Dulnain Bridge.
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Latest Highland & Moray ‘Fisheries Local Action Group’ funding approvals
Published on 21 Sep 2017Two Highland businesses have successfully secured funding through the Highland & Moray Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) to boost business and create jobs in their local area.
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Sutherland members offer to work with Openreach to find solutions
Published on 18 Sep 2017Members of Sutherland County Committee have expressed their concern about the delays in the roll out of superfast broadband in remote parts of the Highlands.
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Archimedes Screw planned as power solution
Published on 12 Sep 2017The Highland Council is planning to install a Hydro Electric Archimedes Screw at Whin Park Lade.
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Litter lessons from a Chilean cyclist
Published on 24 Aug 2017“Don’t drop your litter and spoil this beautiful scenery!” is a message from a Chilean cyclist travelling on the NC500 in the Highlands.
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First walk across the West Link
Published on 1 Aug 2017Cllr Alan Henderson, Chair of The Highland Council Places Committee takes first walk across the new bridge spanning the River Ness and connecting communities in the north and south sides of the river.
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A cut above the rest!
Published on 27 Jul 2017A remote control grass cutting machine (“Spider”) is to be tested on the steep Castle Banks
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Inverness BID and partners celebrate city centre floral displays
Published on 13 Jul 2017The Provost and Leader of Inverness and Area Cllr Helen Carmichael met yesterday (12 July) at Ness Bridge in Inverness with Mike Smith Inverness BID Manager and Claire Marcello of High Life Highland to celebrate the 2017 city centre floral displays.
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Kingussie Flood Alleviation Channel Agreement Signed
Published on 19 Jun 2017The Highland Council is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Pitmain Estate in Kingussie to jointly fund the building of a flood alleviation channel on land within the estate.
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£1.42M for six sustainable timber transport road projects in Highland
Published on 13 Jun 2017Six timber transport projects that benefit communities and the environment on rural roads in Highland are to receive £1.42 million of funding from Strategic Timber Transport Fund
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Ness Islands Inverness – major works
Published on 4 Apr 2017Highland Council major remedial works involving trees, paths, bridges, and banks will start at the Ness Islands, in Inverness in April and continue for around 8 months.
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Highland Council is geared up for Earth Hour 2017
Published on 24 Mar 2017Highland Council is once again proud to be taking part in WWF’s Earth Hour and is leading the way in supporting the event throughout the region.
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Renewal of Avian Influenza Prevention Zone.
Published on 22 Feb 2017The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone covering Scotland will be extended until at least 30 April, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
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Gatherings of poultry suspended following case of H5N8 in England.
Published on 21 Dec 2016A temporary suspension of gatherings of some species of birds will apply across Scotland and the rest of Great Britain from today.
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Public have their say on next phase for Inshes Park
Published on 25 Oct 2016The Highland Council held a public drop-in session yesterday in Inshes Church, Inverness to provide outline plans for the next phase of development for Inshes District Park.
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Competition to design Wester Ross Visitor Information Shelters
Published on 4 Oct 2016The Highland Council has launched an architectural competition for the development of three visitor information shelters at key entry points to Wester Ross; Achnasheen, Lochcarron and Braemore.
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Bathing waters stakeholder group issue statement following SEPA’s announcement on classification for Nairn beaches
Published on 30 Sep 2016The Nairn bathing waters stakeholder group has noted the SEPA news that the bathing water classification for Nairn beaches will remain in the ‘poor’ category for 2017.
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£1 million pound funding boost for Highland and Moray fishing communities
Published on 20 Sep 2016Highland and Moray fishing communities are being encouraged to apply for a share of £1 million pounds of European Funding to support the sustainable development of fisheries areas.
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Bat walk in Laggan
Published on 16 Sep 2016Join the local Countryside Ranger to discover more about the bats found living in Laggan on Friday 23 September from 7.30pm to 9pm.
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Artefacts of archaeological interest found along West Link route
Published on 14 Sep 2016As the fieldwork underway along the West Link route in Inverness draws to a close, a prehistoric arrowhead is just one of the intriguing artefacts of archaeological interest that have been uncovered.
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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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Public warned of algal bloom presence at Loch Watten, Caithness
Published on 2 Sep 2016The Highland Council is warning the public of the presence of an algal bloom at Loch Watten, Caithness.
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Grass cutting options to be considered
Published on 21 Jul 2016At Community Services committee in August Members will be invited to consider options for grass cutting going forward
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Emergency Towing Vessel - Contract Extension
Published on 13 Jul 2016Leader welcomes news of retention of Orkney Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV)
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Big Park Big Questions – what does the future hold for the Cairngorms National Park?
Published on 27 Jun 2016Big Park Big Questions is the consultation on the next Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan (NPPP) for 2017-22.
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£361,000 Funding Boost for Inverness Town House
Published on 21 Jun 2016Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced investments of over £1.7 million to repair historic buildings around Scotland, including £361,000 for Inverness Town House.
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Meeting held to identify action plan for improving water quality at Nairn's beaches
Published on 26 May 2016The Highland Council has met with SEPA, Scottish Water and representatives of Nairn community to discuss water quality issues for Nairn Central and East Beaches.
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Update on Gas incident at Carrbridge Hotel - Friday 21st April 2016.
Published on 27 Apr 2016Officers from Highland Council’s Environmental Health team are carrying out detailed investigations into the cause of carbon monoxide poisoning at the Carrbridge Hotel on Friday 21st April 2016.
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Nairn riverside ramble
Published on 24 Mar 2016Join Highland Council’s local Countryside Ranger on a meandering walk up the river from Nairn to Cawdor on Wednesday 3 April from 11am to 3pm.
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Update on River Lochy and Caol Flood Protection Scheme
Published on 24 Mar 2016Yesterday (Wednesday 23 March) The Highland Council carried out public drop-in sessions in Kilmallie Free Church in Caol to update the public on progress with the planned flood protection scheme for C
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New north coast marine plan launched
Published on 23 Mar 2016To support north coast local communities, a new marine plan for the North Highlands’ coast has just been completed.
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UNESCO Announce Wester Ross Biosphere.
Published on 22 Mar 2016UNESCO, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has awarded Biosphere Reserve status to Wester Ross.
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Dog fouling fine doubles
Published on 22 Mar 2016From 1st April the fine for dog owners who fail to pick up after their dog will rise from £40 to £80 , bringing it into line with the fine for other types of littering.
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Fond farewell to Highland Seashore Project
Published on 21 Mar 2016A three year project that began early in 2013 drew to a close over the weekend (Saturday 19 March) with one last event in the Inverness museum.
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Launch of strategy to tackle wildlife crime in Highland
Published on 14 Mar 2016A strategy to tackle wildlife crime for the next three years has today [Monday 14 March 2016] been launched in the Highlands.
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Householders urged to check Brown Bins now collections have resumed
Published on 8 Mar 2016Brown bin garden waste collections have started up again after a 3 month break over the winter and The Highland Council is urging householders to check their bins carefully for any contamination that
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Sustainable Drainage Systems survey
Published on 12 Feb 2016Scottish Natural Heritage and Highland Council need your help with a short survey about Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
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Funding approved for Carbon CLEVER projects in Sutherland
Published on 10 Feb 2016Three Sutherland community groups have been awarded funding from the Council for projects which will reduce the carbon emissions, and tackle climate change in the region.
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Environmental Improvement works to start at Dunnet
Published on 8 Feb 2016The Highland Council has awarded a contract to A & w Sinclair for the delivery of environmental improvement works at Dunnet Bay and Dunnet Head.
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Branching Out builds bird boxes
Published on 1 Feb 2016Branching Out is an innovative, multi-partner, referral programme of woodland activities for people using health services in Caithness.
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Volunteer Day at Anagach Woods, Grantown-on-Spey
Published on 25 Jan 2016Highland Council Countryside Rangers are inviting families and individuals outdoors for some volunteering fun and to join in with a new volunteer programme working in the woods for the benefit of everyone on Sunday 31 January.
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Chanonry Point improvement works to start
Published on 29 Dec 2015Local residents and visitors to Chanonry Point on the Black Isle are reminded that improvement work will start on Tuesday 5 January so access to the popular site will be temporarily restricted.
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Grab it, Bag It, Bin It – Even in the Dark
Published on 1 Dec 2015‘Grab, it, Bag It and Bin It – even in the dark’…that’s the message from The Highland Council. With the short winter days upon us many dog owners are only able to walk their dogs in the dark. However, this is no excuse for not picking up after their pets and dog owners face fixed penalty fines of £40 for this inconsiderate act
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Highland Naturalists win National Awards
Published on 1 Dec 2015Two Highland-based wildlife enthusiasts have been honoured with awards by the National Biodiversity Network Trust at a ceremony in York on 19th November.
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Raingardens and City Frogs - It turns out we have lots of both in Inverness!
Published on 1 Dec 2015The first ever Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) Conference in the Highlands has been a great success. The Conference was held at the Highland Council Chambers on Friday (27 November) with over 60 people attending
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Funding approved for carbon clever projects
Published on 27 Nov 2015The Highland Council has approved funding of over £250,000 for projects across the region that will improve transport links, reduce carbon emissions and save the Council money.
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Update on site survey of former Nairn quarry
Published on 25 Nov 2015The Highland Council is carrying out further ground investigations at the former Kingsteps Quarry in Nairn, which will be undertaken by specialist contractors commencing at the beginning of December
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Bower Bairns Build for Wildlife
Published on 24 Nov 2015Bower Primary school P4-7 children have being learning about ‘Wildlife and Habitats’ this term.
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North West Highlands declared a UNESCO Global Geopark
Published on 24 Nov 2015UNESCO – the United Nations Organisation for Education, Science and Culture –announced a new programme on the 17th November, which creates UNESCO Global Geoparks.
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First Inverness SuDS Conference – SuDS for People and Wildlife
Published on 17 Nov 2015Highland Council graduate research assistant Marcia Rae has been investigating the presence of amphibians in Inverness Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) ponds and the results will be presented at the first ever Inverness SuDS Conference on Friday 27th November.
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Millburn cycle counter passes city population mark
Published on 16 Nov 2015Over 64,000 cyclists have passed a Danish style Cycle Counter on Millburn Road, Inverness since it was installed last July – more than the population of the city.
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Approval for significant programme of capital investment
Published on 4 Nov 2015The Highland Council’s Planning, Development & Infrastructure Committee has today (Wed 4 Nov) approved nearly £8 million of capital investment in Town and Countryside regeneration projects throughout Highland over the next nine years.
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Carrbridge woodland path will reopen after work to remove asbestos
Published on 4 Nov 2015The Cemetery Path through Ellan Wood near Carrbridge will be reopened after work is carried out to remove traces of asbestos from the surface.
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Success of Inverness Apple Day 2015 - further Highland connections
Published on 26 Oct 2015The Inverness Apple Day 2015 held on Saturday (24 October) at Inverness Botanics was a great success with 170 people attending this special event organised by The Highland Council.
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Meditate to the Autumnal colours on guided walk by Aviemore
Published on 26 Oct 2015The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers are inviting people to come and relax on a peaceful wander near Aviemore where the full effect of the Autumnal colours can be enjoyed.
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Works to conserve the historic Ballachulish Slate Arch get underway
Published on 21 Oct 2015As part of an exciting project to conserve and interpret Ballachulish’s historic slate arch, structural conservation works will shortly be commencing on site.
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Highland Apple Day this weekend
Published on 20 Oct 2015The preparations for the Highland’s second Apple Day are almost complete. For those attending the delights of pin the maggot on the apple, who can peel the longest peel and freshly squeezed apple juice await.
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Calling all spooky spider fans
Published on 20 Oct 2015A Halloween event with a difference is happening at Abriachan at the end of the month with The Highland Council Rangers hosting an outdoor animal themed evening of fun and games in the woods.
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Wild Technology Walk
Published on 20 Oct 2015Nothing beats seeing wildlife with our own eyes. Spotting birds, plants and animals while we’re out and about is fascinating, but how many times have you thought, “I’ll look that up later and find out
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Twenty-second year and still new things to discover and enjoy about highland past
Published on 29 Sep 2015The twenty-second Highland Archaeology Festival gets underway at the end of this week (Friday 2nd October) with another packed programme of events across the Highlands.
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Highland Environment Forum launches new plan to help Nature and Wildlife
Published on 23 Sep 2015A new plan to help wildlife was launched today (23 September) at the Highland Environment Forum’s September meeting in Inverness.
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River Ness clean up by local divers
Published on 18 Sep 2015Members of Inverness Sub Aqua Club (ISAC) will this weekend (Saturday 19 September) - river-level depending - help The Highland Council’s Community Services clean up the River
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New footbridges for the Great Glen Way at Inverlochy
Published on 15 Sep 2015The Highland Council has appointed local contractor Corrie Construction to undertake the installation of two new bridges on the Great Glen Way at Inverlochy.
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New Improved Blue Bin Service Begins
Published on 25 Aug 2015The Highland Council’s new improved recycling service begins next week.
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Celebrating dusk at Merkinch Local Nature Reserve
Published on 20 Aug 2015The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are inviting people outdoors for an evening walk at Merkinch Local Nature Reserve in Inverness on Friday 28 August to celebrate European Bat Weekend.
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Chance to explore Highland Glen with Countryside Rangers
Published on 18 Aug 2015This weekend The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers are running a guided walk exploring Glen Strathfarrar in Inverness-shire, one of the most beautiful Highland glens.
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Belladrum Superheroes saving the environment
Published on 11 Aug 2015This year’s Belladrum hopes to have been the most sustainable yet, thanks to the efforts of a team of Environmental Superheroes
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Multi-agency partners want to ensure a safe event at Belladrum 2015
Published on 3 Aug 2015Now in its 12th year, multi-agency partners are seeking to ensure another safe event at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2015.
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Carbon CLEVER Superheroes Helping Belladrum with Zero Waste Ambitions
Published on 3 Aug 2015The Highland Council-led Carbon CLEVER initiative, in partnership with Pat Munro Waste Services is aiming to make Belladrum the first zero waste to landfill festival in Scotland.
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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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Sea to Summit Family Fun Day in Lochaber
Published on 21 Jul 2015The Sea to Summit Project is an arts project involving Lochaber schools and highlights the connections between the mountains and the seashores which characterise Lochaber.
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Tooled up for tick time
Published on 20 Jul 2015Highland Council Environmental Health is raising awareness of the dangers from ticks, in particular the serious illness known as Lyme disease which can be transmitted to humans through a tick bite.
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National ‘project of the year’ for Highland home energy initiative
Published on 17 Jul 2015A partnership programme bringing major energy savings to hard-to-treat properties in fuel poverty parts of the Highlands has won ‘project of the year’ in national award.
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Something fishy going-on at Ranger events
Published on 14 Jul 2015Something fishy is going on as The Highland Council Countryside Rangers team up with Ness and Beauly Fisheries Trust to look at life in our rivers and in the Beauly Firth.
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Algal toxins affecting shellfish at Isle of Skye sites
Published on 14 Jul 2015The Highland Council’s Environmental Health Team based on the Isle of Skye has identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins, following routine sampling work at a number of sites on Skye.
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Carr-Bridge Path Closure – Update
Published on 9 Jul 2015The agencies involved in investigating and dealing with the discovery of asbestos on a popular woodland path in the village of Carr-Bridge have met to discuss progress.
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Wester Ross Wildlife Festival - A day of wildlife events and activities for all the family, as part of Ullapool Pier Day
Published on 8 Jul 2015The Wester Ross Environmental Network has been working with the Highland Seashore Project to bring a one-day wildlife-themed festival to Wester Ross as part of this year’s Ullapool Pier Day which takes place on Saturday (11 July).
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New reuse container at Portree Recycling Centre
Published on 7 Jul 2015Portree is one of the latest communities to receive a reuse container at its Recycling Centre. The new facility, which is operated by Blythswood Care, will make it easier for residents to pass on unwanted household goods rather than send them to landfill. The container will accept furniture, kitchenware and bric a brac, textiles, toys, books, bicycles and sports equipment.
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Radon testing at Highland Council properties
Published on 1 Jul 2015The Highland Council has updated school head teachers, staff, parents and local Highland Council members on the outcomes of radon monitoring in three of its schools.
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Carr-Bridge Path Closure
Published on 1 Jul 2015The path has been closed at Ellan Wood Carr-Bridge.
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Peeking into a Pond event
Published on 29 Jun 2015The Highland Council Rangers are inviting families to join in the fun at an event they are holding next week at a Loch between Aviemore and Carrbridge.
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Carbon CLEVER and Belladrum make a “Super” Team
Published on 19 Jun 2015Belladrum Tartan Heart festival, which has a “superheroes” theme this year, is delighted to announce that it has furthered its own local superhero credentials through partnership with the Highland Council’s Carbon CLEVER initiative.
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Schools to be given a free book, celebrating the art and heritage of the local shores, created by pupils from across the Highlands
Published on 17 Jun 2015A free book has been launched inspiring young readers about Scotland’s coast featuring a selection of artwork, stories and poems in English and Gaelic by Highland school pupils. Copies of the paperback book, ‘Beside the Sea’ are to be given out to all Highland schools.
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Two ‘Bogtastic’ Ranger events in Grantown-on-Spey
Published on 16 Jun 2015The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers in Badenoch and Strathspey are inviting people to join them to discover more about two boggy areas close to the centre of Grantown - the Mossie to the North of Grantown and the large bog in the centre of Anagach woods.
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National Museum Service, Scotland, on shores at Plock of Kyle
Published on 16 Jun 2015The Highland Seashore Project has visited the unique shores around the Plock of Kyle a number of times these past three years, but on the 13th June there was a very special workshop for the projects Volunteer Seashore Surveyors.
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Inverness - the top city for cycling
Published on 16 Jun 2015Data analysed from the Census shows that 5.6% of journeys made to work by Inverness workers are by bike, the highest of the 7 Scottish cities.
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Have your say on Pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan
Published on 15 Jun 2015A consultation is being launched on a plan that will be used to guide development activity in the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters.
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Highland’s Loch Duich on Springwatch
Published on 15 Jun 2015If you were watching BBC’s ‘Springwatch’ programme on Thursday night, you would have seen something quite alien lurking under the waves of Loch Duich in Lochalsh, Highlands. A beastie called the Pink Spotted Sea Cucumber (Psolus phantapus).
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Countryside Ranger Events in June
Published on 15 Jun 2015The Highland Council Rangers have a varied series of events coming up over the next week or two, each exploring different aspects of the great outdoors from forest and coastal walks to a conservation task to help a very rare butterfly.
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Restoration work to Alexandra Bridge in Tain underway
Published on 8 Jun 2015As many Tain walkers will know work has well and truly started on the Alexandra Bridge at Tain links. In fact, right now the bridge deck and the supporting hangers aren’t there at all - they have been taken down and removed for cleaning and restoration work.
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Renewables award for young Highland Council engineer
Published on 5 Jun 2015Inverness-based Highland Council Engineer, Jackie Sayer has won the Judges Award at the prestigious Scottish Renewables Young Professionals Award ceremony.
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Ness Islands management plan approved
Published on 2 Jun 2015A three-year updated management plan for the popular Ness Islands amenity area on the River Ness, Inverness has been endorsed by Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee.
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Chance to enjoy wild flower walks and a guided hill hike next week with Council Rangers
Published on 1 Jun 2015The Highland Council Rangers have several events coming up next week in the Inverness area, each exploring different local habitats.
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Access to ancient cave restored
Published on 26 May 2015Steps from Rosemarkie beach to the old ‘High’ path – a popular walks that leads to Caird’s Cave have been restored by The Highland Council’s Access Team.
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Still time to comment on national draft Flood Risk Strategy and local flood plans
Published on 25 May 2015The Highland Council is reminding people that there is still time to pass on their comments as part of the first ever national consultation on the future management of flood risk in Scotland.
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Have your say on Caol and Lochyside flood protection proposals
Published on 22 May 2015The Highland Council has invited Caol and Lochyside locals and residents in Lochaber to attend to view proposals on a flood protection scheme for the area
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Council awards contract to Highland Environmental Network
Published on 14 May 2015The Highland Council has awarded a new contract to the Highland Environmental Network (HEN) to publicise environmental information to Highland individuals and organisations.
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Seashore shenanigans going for the double at Keiss and Lybster
Published on 13 May 2015After a fantastic day of fun at Keiss Harbour last year, The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are going for the double on their Seashore Shenanigans event this year.
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Caol Consultation on Heating
Published on 6 May 2015Highland Council is to hold a meeting for residents of the village of Caol to discuss options for the provision of low cost, sustainable, environmentally-friendly heating in the area.
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Scottish Book Trust and Glenuig Seashore Festival bring the magic of storytelling to Lochaber
Published on 5 May 2015As part of the Wild Lochaber Festival the second Glenuig Seashore Festival will take place on Sunday 17th May. This is will be a lovely relaxed free family event in a fabulous seashore venue.
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Volunteers work in woodlands at Castle Mey
Published on 5 May 2015Members of the Caithness Countryside Volunteers took refuge from the bitter winds on Sunday (3rd May) by working within the walled woodland garden of the Castle of Mey. The volunteers assisted head gardener and fellow Caithness Countryside Volunteer, Andrew Glaister, with weeding of the Giant Yellow Tibetan Cowslip, Primula Florindae.
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Good News for fisheries and conservation in Lochaber
Published on 14 Apr 2015The Highland Council and Lochaber Fisheries Trust are pleased to confirm that, so far, eradication of North American Signal Crayfish in Ballachulish Quarry appears to have been successful.
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Highland Council submits European Green Leaf Award for Inverness
Published on 25 Mar 2015The Highland Council is submitting an application on behalf of the City of Inverness to the European Green Leaf Award.
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Council consults on Inverness Conservation Areas
Published on 25 Mar 2015The Highland Council have launched two public consultations inviting the public to comment on key conservation area designation and policy within the Inverness area.
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Path promoted to VC War Hero grave
Published on 20 Mar 2015Signage has been erected to help lead pedestrians to the grave of Victoria Cross recipient Colour Sergeant James Munro in Craig Dunain Hospital Cemetery , Inverness.
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The Highland Council helping make our world brilliant with WWF’s Earth Hour
Published on 18 Mar 2015The Highland Council is helping to build a brighter future by supporting WWF’s Earth Hour, a spectacular and symbolic lights out event that focuses the world’s attention on our planet, and the need to protect it.
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Weather alert issued by Highlands & Islands Local Resilience Partnership
Published on 9 Mar 2015Following a yellow "be aware" weather alert for the Highlands for today and tomorrow (9th & 10th March), the multi-agency members of the Highlands & Islands Local Resilience Partnership are advising the public to be vigilant of 80mph winds, heavy rain and possible snow on higher ground.
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Public invited to have their say on next phase of Smithton and Culloden Flood Alleviation Scheme
Published on 4 Mar 2015The Highland Council is launching a consultation on the proposed measures for Phase 4 of the Smithton and Culloden Flood Alleviation Scheme, giving stakeholders, community groups and the public the chance to get involved in the design process and put forward suggestions.
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Have your say on Muirtown and South Kessock Development Brief
Published on 2 Mar 2015Following a series of public events last year The Highland Council has published details of a new shared vision for the future of the Muirtown and South Kessock areas of Inverness.
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History of city street to be highlighted in public consultation day
Published on 26 Feb 2015Photos, drawings and plans from the Highland Archive Centre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery showing Academy Street in years gone by will be used to highlight the importance the heritage of this part of the city has had and, it is hoped, inspire new creative ideas for regeneration.
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Councillors Agree local access to Carbon CLEVER Funding
Published on 25 Feb 2015Members of The Highland Council’s Resources Committee have today agreed proposals to localise the Carbon CLEVER Community Grant Fund in 2015/16.
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Take a Walk on the Wild Side – Books and Trees in Drumnadrochit
Published on 25 Feb 2015The Highland Council Countryside Rangers in the Inverness area are kicking off their events this year by celebrating World Book Day.
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2015 Ranger Walks, Events and Activities in the Scottish Highlands
Published on 24 Feb 2015Every year, Countryside Rangers throughout the Highlands of Scotland create and deliver hundreds of events, walks, and activities for the locals, tourists and groups of people. From walks, talks, workshops, scrambles, hill walks, day walks, pond dipping, sand castle building and much more, there is something for everyone to spend a day or a couple of hours with any of the Rangers and discover so much more.
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Scottish Water urges customers in the Highlands to help keep the water cycle running
Published on 20 Feb 2015Scottish Water's national campaign to urge customers to ‘help keep the water cycle running’ is targeting customers in Inverness, Dingwall and Thurso.
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MV Lysblink Seaways Aground at Kilchoan
Published on 18 Feb 2015The Highland Council is working with partners in the Maritime and Coast Guard Agency, Police Scotland, SEPA and other agencies to minimise any risk to the environment following the grounding of a ve
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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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Conservation Volunteering - an evening of illustrated talks
Published on 4 Feb 2015Showing visitors red kites, recording wild flowers, monitoring mink or getting active in your local community woodland will be just some of the many and varied conservation volunteering opportunities you will be able to learn about at the Easter Ross Biodiversity Forum on Thursday 19th February.
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Area Committee gives support to Countryside Ranger Service
Published on 4 Feb 2015The work of Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers was welcomed today (Wednesday 4 Feb) at the Skye, Ross and Cromarty Area Committee as Members gave their support for the wide range of work done by the Rangers and also gave their approval for the 2015/16 programme of events across the area.
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New Community warden for Easter Ross
Published on 3 Feb 2015Residents in Easter Ross have a new temporary Community Warden working in their area and they are being encouraged to report any issues of fly tipping, noise or neighbour nuisance or gardens in bad condition that require investigation.
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Cromarty public meeting on flatworms
Published on 3 Feb 2015People in Cromarty are being invited to a public meeting to hear about Highland Council’s works at Cromarty School and the movement of soil containing New Zealand Flatworms.
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Opportunity to shape the future planning of West Highland
Published on 2 Feb 2015A call for people’s suggestions of land use sites and ideas for inclusion within the forthcoming West Highland and Islands Local Development Plan is underway.
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Historic Ballachulish slate arch project gets underway
Published on 29 Jan 2015An exciting project to conserve and interpret Ballachulish’s historic slate arch has been launched this week, thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Highland Council and Historic Scotland.
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New Graduate Intern to investigate the wildlife of Sustainable Urban Drainage Ponds in Inverness
Published on 27 Jan 2015This is an exciting new graduate opportunity funded by The Highland Council and Scottish Natural Heritage for 2015.
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Ardnamurchan High School, Spean Bridge Primary School and Strathdearn Primary School - radon briefing
Published on 22 Jan 2015The Highland Council has updated school head teachers, staff, parents and local Council members on the outcomes of radon monitoring in Ardnamurchan High and, Spean Bridge and Strathdearn Primary Schools.
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Highland Council has saved over £476k and cut carbon emissions through reduced business mileage
Published on 27 Nov 2014Highland Council has saved a total of over £476k and cut carbon emissions through reduced business mileage over the past 4 years.
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Highland Council has agreed further investment in LED street lighting programme to cut carbon emissions and generate £35k per year
Published on 31 Oct 2014The Highland Council has agreed further investment in LED street lighting programme to cut carbon emissions, reduce energy consumption and generate savings of £35k per year.
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Chance to get involved in mapping the way for Stratherrick and Foyers
Published on 29 Oct 2014The Highland Council is to ask people living in and around Stratherrick and Foyers for directions to the future of outdoor access in their local community.
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Community Services on the road
Published on 22 Oct 2014The next in a series of events organised to help people find out more about Community Services in their areas, take place in Dingwall Council Chambers on 28 October and Tain Church Hall on 29 October.
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Highland Council Leadership backs calls for fairer electricity charges in Highlands and Islands
Published on 21 Oct 2014The Leadership of Highland Council has turned up the heat on OFGEM and called for action against unfair surcharges which make electricity costs higher for consumers in the Highlands and Islands.
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Community Services events reach out to inform Highland locals
Published on 20 Oct 2014Seven more dates and venues have been confirmed by The Highland Council’s Community Services in a series of nine local events organised to help people find out more about the Service in their areas.
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Don't bottle out of recycling, Pledge4Plastics instead
Published on 16 Sep 2014This September, The Highland Council is supporting the Pledge4Plastics campaign, which aims to get recycling back on the household agenda.
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Radon Gas monitoring at PPP schools
Published on 2 Sep 2014The Council and its Public Private Partnership (PPP) schools partner has commenced short-term monitoring at the remaining schools within the schools PPP1 contract.
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Councillors welcome Invergordon waste court decision
Published on 28 Aug 2014Councillors have welcomed the decision of the Court of Session to put the application for a waste to energy plant in Invergordon back to the Reporter.
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Revamp for Raining Stairs complete
Published on 19 Aug 2014Significant improvements have been carried out to the Raining Stairs in Inverness.
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Funny faces at Seadrift
Published on 17 Jul 2014As part of The Highland Council Caithness Countryside Ranger summer activities sixteen children spent a morning at the Seadrift Visitor Centre in Dunnet Bay creating their very own masks using everyday household items.
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Skye Festival/ Fèis an Eilein programme announced including world premiere of ‘Aiseag’
Published on 8 Jul 2014SEALL (Skye Events for All) has announced its programme for the Skye Festival (Fèis an Eilein) which runs across the whole of July and August in the Sleat Peninsula in the south of the Isle of Skye .
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Peek in the pond event
Published on 8 Jul 2014The Highland Council’s Rangers are inviting families to come and join them at Revack Estate in Badenoch and Strathspey on Wednesday 16 July to look for creatures living under the water.
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Giant Hogweed on the run
Published on 8 Jul 2014The Giant Hogweed on the Auldearn Burn used to be a noticeable feature on your drive along the A96 heading out of Nairn.
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Pupils launch Clean-Up Highland campaign
Published on 25 Jun 2014Around 60 pupils and teachers from Kilchuimen Primary School carried out in clean-up along the Caledonian Canal in Fort Augustus on Monday
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Seashore scramble at Merkinch local nature reserve
Published on 23 Jun 2014People living in the Merkinch area of Inverness are being invited to come along to their local nature reserve next month to lend a hand and improve their local environment.
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Hands across the earth as six nations come together in Lochalsh
Published on 19 Jun 2014On Monday (16 June) seventeen individuals from six countries met with community groups and projects across Lochalsh.
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Focus on Highland recycling centres during national Recycle Week
Published on 18 Jun 2014This week is national Recycle Week which gives us all the perfect opportunity to think how we can do a little bit more to reduce our waste and ‘Recycle for Highland’! This year The Highland Council’s focus for Recycle Week is Recycling Centres and reducing the amount of waste that householders landfill at the sites.
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"Chip, chip hooray" as Dogs Trust hosts successful microchipping event in The Highlands
Published on 11 Jun 2014It was chips ahoy at Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, from 6-10 June as the charity held five days of microchipping events in The Highlands.
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Enforcement awareness day in Highland
Published on 11 Jun 2014Last Friday was designated as the Litter Day of Action in Highland so the Council’s Enforcement Officers stepped up enforcement patrols in Inverness and Dingwall with the aim of tackling the problem of littering, fly tipping and dog fouling.
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Father’s Day fun in the great outdoors
Published on 9 Jun 2014The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are inviting families to celebrate Father’s Day in the outdoors this coming weekend at two events in Abriachan and Ardersier.
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Algal toxins affecting shellfish at Loch Laxford
Published on 6 Jun 2014Highland Council's Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins following routine monitoring at Loch Laxford, north west Sutherland. Eating shellfish such as cockles, mussels, oysters or razor fish from these areas may pose a health risk.
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Police Scotland seek to reassure public of ongoing wildlife crime investigation
Published on 5 Jun 2014Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division are seeking to reassure the public that enquiries are still ongoing into a wildlife crime investigation regarding the death of birds of prey in the Ross-shire area.
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Success of Cromarty Primary Eco Day
Published on 3 Jun 2014Last week Cromarty primary held their second Eco Day of the session. Pupils joined The Highland Council Ranger Martin Hind for a beach clean and managed to fill lots of bags of litter.
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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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National recognition for 12 Highland Beaches
Published on 30 May 2014A record-breaking 61 beaches have been recognised this year, including 12 beaches in Highland being awarded Seaside Awards.
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Exhibition of draft proposals for Chanonry Point environmental improvements
Published on 28 May 2014We are planning an exhibition of draft proposals for the environmental improvement of the Chanonry Point car park.
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Highland groups register to make the community shine in 2014
Published on 20 May 2014The independent charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has praised the record-breaking 126 community groups across Scotland that have signed up in response to its 2014.
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Enjoy Spring at Loch Vaa
Published on 29 Apr 2014Countryside ranger walks
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Highland Climate Change Declaration to be launched
Published on 28 Apr 2014Climate Change Declaration
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Work starts on phase two of the River Ness flood alleviation scheme
Published on 28 Apr 2014The £9.3 million second phase of the River Ness Flood Alleviation Scheme in Inverness is under way.
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Council and E.ON energy savings partnership expands to Raigmore, Inverness.
Published on 24 Apr 2014The Highland Council and partners E.ON Energy Solutions have written to 60 home owners in the Raigmore area of Inverness to offer energy saving improvements that will help save energy and money.
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Police seek to thank the public for their continued support as wildlife investigation into dead birds of prey continues
Published on 17 Apr 2014Issued by Police Scotland - Highlands & Islands Division
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Countryside Ranger events in Inverness and Nairn over the Easter Holidays
Published on 3 Apr 2014Countryside Ranger events in Inverness and Nairn over the Easter Holidays
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Highland Rangers on Seashore Life Workshop in Skye and Lochalsh
Published on 3 Apr 2014On the 31st March and 1st April people may have been surprised to see a collection of Highland Council Ranger and National Trust for Scotland vans parked at Ashaig and Plockton.
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Easter holiday fun with the Caithness Rangers
Published on 3 Apr 2014The Highland Council Countryside Rangers in Caithness will be running three events over the Easter holidays for local families and visitors to enjoy.
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Commencement of the High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013
Published on 1 Apr 2014The Highland Council today (Tuesday) welcomes the commencement of the High Hedges (Scotland) Act, which brings into being new powers to resolve high hedge disputes between neighbours.
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Finding the Findhorn
Published on 27 Mar 2014The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers are inviting people to join them on a guided walk to “Find the Findhorn” on Sunday 6 April.
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Victorian Market to reduce carbon footprint with PV installation
Published on 24 Mar 2014Works will commence this week on the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at the Inverness Victorian Market which is owned by the Inverness Common Good Fund.
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Highland Council signs up to be an Earth Hour star
Published on 19 Mar 2014The Highland Council has once again been awarded Super Local Authority status by WWF for its commitment to Earth Hour.
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Highland Carbon CLEVER vision and action plan approved
Published on 13 Mar 2014An action plan and vision of what a low carbon Highlands would be like by 2025 was welcomed by members of The Highland Council today (Thursday 13 March).
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Commitments confirmed for Inverness Carbon CLEVER City vision
Published on 4 Mar 2014Members of the City of Inverness Area Committee have welcomed a number of commitments to, and a vision for Inverness as a Carbon CLEVER City by the year 2025.
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River Ness Flood Alleviation Scheme (Phase 2 - Tidal Section)
Published on 3 Mar 2014Work will start at the end of April on the year-long second phase of the scheme.
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Wildlife conference raises the bar for biodiversity
Published on 27 Feb 2014Wildlife enthusiasts met in Inverness yesterday (Wednesday 26 February) to hear about biodiversity work across Highland and share their thoughts on priorities for action in the next five-six years.
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Countryside Rangers launch their 2014 walks and events guide
Published on 27 Feb 2014The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers have launched their 2014 brochure.
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Carbon CLEVER Cycles Forum for City
Published on 25 Feb 2014The Highland Council has organised a drop-in session this Thursday (27th) in Inverness so people can come along to find out how the Council’s Carbon CLEVER Cycles project is planning to increase sustainable travel, make cycling more accessible, and help Inverness become a cycling city.
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Charity launches Big Spring Clean Up to improve the Highlands' neighbourhoods and countryside
Published on 24 Feb 2014Issued by Keep Scotland Beautiful The Clean Up Scotland Campaign calls for local people to take action ahead of Scotland’s sporting summer.
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Community clean ups and secret ballots
Published on 19 Feb 2014Over 30 residents took part in a Community Clean Up in the Seaboard Villages of Balintore, Shandwick and Hilton last weekend in an effort to improve their local area.
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Funding available for Highland Fishing Communities
Published on 20 Jan 2014The Highland Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) has recently been successful in securing further funding to support fishing communities in Highland under Axis 4 of the European Fisheries Fund. Fund
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Additional funding boost to Highland fishing communities
Published on 25 Nov 2013The Highland Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) has been successful in securing further funding to support coastal communities.
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Police Scotland investigate noise related anti-social behaviour
Published on 4 Nov 2013Police across the Highlands and Islands carried out an operation focusing on reducing noise related anti-social behaviour and conduct at identified residential addresses.
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