Community development - regeneration projects news
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Last chance to enjoy Castlehill tours
Published on 9 Dec 2021The final tour to find out more about the Inverness Castle - Spirit of the Highlands project and all that is happening around the Castlehill area takes place next week.
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Castlehill tours – taking a peek behind the hoardings
Published on 30 Sep 2021People living in and visiting Inverness are being invited to find out more about the Inverness Castle – Spirit of the Highlands project by joining a tour around the Castlehill area.
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Inverness Castle transformation – hidden features revealed during enabling works
Published on 13 May 2021Works underway for the initial stage of transforming Inverness Castle to create a gateway for Highland tourism have uncovered hidden features & new information about the history of the building.
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Inverness Castle transformation – approval granted for planning application
Published on 27 Apr 2021The Highland Council today granted approval for a planning application that will see the transformation of Inverness Castle to become a tourism gateway for the Highlands.
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Inverness Castle transformation – rose window
Published on 12 Mar 2021The transformation of Inverness Castle will see the historic ‘rose window’, saved from a former Methodist church in the city, being incorporated into interior design for the building.
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Inverness Castle transformation – landscaping proposals
Published on 18 Feb 2021Landscaping proposals for the Inverness Castle development have now been lodged with The Highland Council as part of the statutory applications for the planned transformation for Inverness Castle.
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Inverness Castle transformation – project update
Published on 18 Jan 2021Statutory applications lodged today with The Highland Council signal progress in the planned transformation for Inverness Castle to become a tourism gateway for the Highlands.
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Crown Primary pupils first to meet castle character
Published on 24 Sep 2020Pupils of Crown Primary in Inverness were invited to Inverness Castle this week to be part of the historic building’s transformational journey to becoming a world-class visitor attraction.
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Inverness Castle transformation – project update
Published on 20 Feb 2020The Highland Council today announced further details in progress towards the planned transformation for Inverness Castle which will begin after Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service vacate the castle.
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Castle Wynd streetscape improvement works.
Published on 17 Dec 2019Streetscape improvement works are to commence on Monday 6th January 2020 at Castle Wynd, Inverness.
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Progress for Inverness Castle transformation
Published on 29 Aug 2019The Highland Council today announced further details of the planned transformation for Inverness Castle which will begin after the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service move out of the building.
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Progress for Inverness Castle transformation
Published on 13 May 2019Progress in the transformation of Inverness Castle to become a new visitor attraction for the city was marked today with the announcements of the architect and the creative director for the project.
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Highland Council wifi project shortlisted for Connected Britain Award
Published on 9 May 2019The Highland Council has made the shortlist for the prestigious 2019 Connected Britain Awards for the free outdoor public Wi-Fi project in 17 locations across the Highland region
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Dingwall confirmed for Norwegian style learning centre
Published on 1 May 2019Young people in Ross-shire are to benefit from a new Norwegian style learning centre.
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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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High-Fi for Ullapool – Free WiFi is rolled out across 14 Highland towns
Published on 5 Sep 2018ULLAPOOL 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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Augmented reality breathes life into local legends
Published on 27 Aug 2018A series of plaques depicting local legends and historic events have been installed at various locations across Inverness.
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High-Fi for Ross-shire towns – Free WiFi is rolled out to Tain, Alness and Invergordon
Published on 1 Aug 2018TAIN, Alness and Invergordon now have access to free WiFi in and around the centre of the three towns thanks to a project led by the Highland Council and funded by the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal.
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High-Fi for Portree – Free WiFi is rolled out across 14 Highland towns
Published on 31 Jul 2018PORTREE 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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New partnership promises quality Highland housing
Published on 26 Jul 2018New partnership promises quality Highland housing
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Bridge Street site purchase completed
Published on 5 Jul 2018The purchase of a significant site on the southern side of Inverness’ Bridge Street was completed on Thursday 28 June, it is confirmed by The Highland Council.
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Decision on Heathrow opportunity to deliver on City Region Deal commitments
Published on 28 Jun 2018The Highland Council and the Regional Transport body, HITRANS have welcomed the decision by MP’s to back plans to build a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport.
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City-Region Deal update
Published on 28 Jun 2018Progress of City-Region Deal projects has been reported to The Highland Council at its meeting today, 28 June.
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Nessie wins a prize!
Published on 27 Jun 2018A plaque showing the Loch Ness Monster has been installed beside the River Ness, next to Inverness Cathedral.
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High-Fi for Nairn – Free WiFi is rolled out across 14 Highland towns
Published on 1 Jun 2018NAIRN 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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High-Fi for Aviemore – Free WiFi is rolled out across 14 Highland towns
Published on 17 May 2018AVIEMORE 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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City Deal investment already bringing local benefit
Published on 30 Apr 2018The £315 million Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal is already benefiting the Highlands and supporting the area’s drive for economic prosperity.
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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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West Link open
Published on 11 Dec 2017THE West Link distributor road has fully opened to traffic this morning, Monday 11th December
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West Link opens to traffic on Monday
Published on 8 Dec 2017THE West Link distributor road will open fully to traffic from noon on Monday 11th December.
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Ness WiFi is rolled out across Inverness City Centre
Published on 29 Nov 2017City-region deal investment means that Inverness can now be branded a digital city.
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Holm Mills Bridge (Drochaid Muileann an Tuilm) is the public choice
Published on 7 Nov 2017The results are in and the public have chosen Holm Mills Bridge as the name for the new bridge over the River Ness.
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Naming of new bridge goes to public vote
Published on 1 Nov 2017A choice of eight names for the new bridge over the River Ness which will complete Phase one of the West Link, will go to a public vote.
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Sutherland considers local opportunities in City-Region Deal
Published on 14 Sep 2017We are all keen to see the benefits of the Deal extended across the Highlands, and particularly to areas like Sutherland
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16 New affordable homes to be built in the City of Inverness
Published on 12 Jun 2017Work has begun on sixteen new affordable homes at Inverness’ Raining’s Stairs, as part of the City-Region Deal
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City-Region Deal - significant long term benefits anticipated
Published on 4 Apr 2017In response to a call for evidence on the impact of city-region deals in Scotland, by a Scottish Parliament Committee, Highland Council Director of Development and Infrastructure, Stuart Black said...
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Sealing the Deal – Funding released for 3 projects as the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal is signed
Published on 30 Jan 2017The £315 million Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal was formally signed today, sealing the Deal for the release of funding for a number of business cases.
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Members agree actions to address skills gap in Lochaber through City-Region Deal
Published on 19 Jan 2017Lochaber Area Committee members received an update on the City-Region Deal, and heard what it means for Lochaber
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Business cases worth £48 Million submitted for City-Region Deal money
Published on 4 Oct 2016Business cases totalling a value of around £48 million have been submitted as part of the City-Region Deal.
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Success of City-Region Deal - £315millon of Investment
Published on 22 Mar 2016The vision behind the Inverness City-Region Deal to position Inverness and the Highlands as a region of digital opportunity, is set to become a reality.
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Vision of City Region Deal takes shape
Published on 3 Sep 2015Highland Council has agreed the vision and a list of associated projects to form the basis of the case for the City Region Deal to be presented to the UK and Scottish Governments.
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UK Government approves £3m funding for City/Region Deal projects
Published on 25 Aug 2015Projects worth £3million have been approved by the UK Government as an initial allocation of City-Region Deal funding.
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Leader welcomes discussion on City Region Deal
Published on 30 Jul 2015Leader of the Council, Margaret Davidson welcomed the opportunity to discuss the City-Region Deal with Scottish Secretary David Mundell on his visit to Inverness later in the summer.
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City / Region deal progress for Inverness and the Highlands welcomed
Published on 2 Jun 2015Progress on the preparations being made for two projects valued at £3 million for the City of Inverness and Highland regional economy has been welcomed by Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee.
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Landmark City-Region Deal gets go-ahead
Published on 18 Mar 2015The Highland Council have joined with Highlands and Islands Enterprise, HITRANS, and the University of the Highlands and Islands to welcome the support announced today during the budget by making funding available to the Highlands for 2015-16 to deliver a City Deal for Inverness and the wider region.
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Highland Council Convener welcomes £100,000 towards City-Region Deal plans
Published on 18 Mar 2015Convener of The Highland Council, Councillor Jimmy Gray has welcomed the UK Government’s budget announcement today
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Highland Council today agreed to progress work towards a City-Region Deal for Inverness and the Highlands
Published on 12 Mar 2015Council officers have been working with the Scottish Futures Trust and the Scottish Cities Alliance to investigate new methods of funding to enable major infrastructure to take place in Inverness to s
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Highland Council officials and Convener meet with Chief Secretary to the Treasury to discuss potential City Deal
Published on 13 Feb 2015Highland Council Director of Development and Infrastructure Stuart Black and Convener Jimmy Gray have met with Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to discuss the potential of a City Deal for Inverness.
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Highland Council Leader welcomes prospect of City Deal for Inverness
Published on 28 Jan 2015The potential of a £300m City Deal was welcomed today 28 January by Leader of the Highland Council, Drew Hendry.
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