News archive
News published February 2016
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Future Grass-cutting standards set out at Community Services Committee
Published 4 Feb 2016New standards have been set out for grass-cutting across the Council area to meet statutory requirements and achieve savings.
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Tenders invited for Cromarty-Nigg Ferry
Published 4 Feb 2016Highland Council has invited tenders for a contract for a summer ferry service between Cromarty and Nigg.
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Corran Ferry fares set for 2016-17
Published 4 Feb 2016Members of the Community Services have considered the outcome of a community consultation on the Corran Ferry.
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£2.7 million for roads, bridges and piers in 2016-17
Published 4 Feb 2016The Council’s Community Services Committee has approved an additional programme of £2.7 million for the coming year 2016/17.
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Council House Rents
Published 4 Feb 2016Council house rents will be limited to a 1.9% rise in order to maintain current service levels. This will mean an increase in the average weekly council rent of £1.35 for all Housing Revenue Account (HRA) rents.
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£2.9 million housing development takes investment in Fort William to £40 million
Published 4 Feb 2016
The Highland Council has begun work on the £2.9 million development of Tweeddale in the Town Centre.
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First meeting of the Ross and Cromarty Local Committee
Published 4 Feb 2016The first meeting of the new Ross and Cromarty Local Committee was held in public on 3 February in Dingwall Council Chamber.
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B9176 Struie Road South of Dalneich Bridge closed
Published 3 Feb 2016The B9176 Struie Road South of Dalneich Bridge is blocked by a landslide.
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Inverness school to welcome award-winning author
Published 3 Feb 2016Writer Teri Terry, award-winning author of “Slated” and “Mind Games”, is visiting Culloden Academy in Inverness next week.
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Highland Council update on refugees
Published 3 Feb 2016Highland Council is continuing to work with COSLA and community planning partners to plan and prepare for welcoming Syrian refugees to the Highlands.
Published 4 Feb 2016