News archive

News published May 2018

  • Council’s progress on Gaelic and cultural developments commended

    Published 24 May 2018

    The work of Highland Council’s Gaelic Team and the significant Gaelic and cultural developments they are taking forward was commended by Members of The Highland Council’s Corporate Resources Committee

  • Scottish Gaelic learners meet Irish Gaeilge learners

    Published 24 May 2018

    Scottish Gaelic adult learners attending Highland Council Gaelic classes had the opportunity to meet up and compare experiences last week.

  • Council and Trade Unions renew Charter Agreement on Health and Safety

    Steve Barron, Highland Council Chief Executive (seated) with (standing ltor) Richard Whyte (Unite), Paul MacPherson (GMB) and Michael Hayes (Unison) Published 24 May 2018

    Health and safety was at the forefront of Highland Council today as Members of the Corporate Resources Committee witnessed the signing of the Council and Trade Unions’ “Safety Representatives Charter and Partnership Agreement”.

  • Colin Baillie to receive Freedom of the City of Inverness

    • Colin Baillie leads The Boys Brigade at the 2017 Kirking of the Council in Inverness Published 24 May 2018

    The Highland Council is to confer the Freedom of the City of Inverness on Colin Baillie for the wide commitment he has displayed across his lifetime to the wellbeing of the people of the Highlands and, in particular, the City of Inverness.

  • Priorities for maintenance of Sutherland roads agreed

    Published 23 May 2018

    Today (Wednesday 23 May) members of The Highland Council’s Sutherland County Committee agreed a Road Structural Maintenance Programme for 2018/19 which prioritises the safety of the travelling public and sustainability of the local road network.

  • New Local Access Forum members wanted

    Published 22 May 2018

    The 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.

  • Celtic Media Festival ‘coup’ for Badenoch and Strathspey

    Published 22 May 2018

    Highland Council’s Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee are delighted that the prestigious international Celtic Media Festival will spend its 40th year in the heart of the area at Aviemore.

  • Public views sought for Taxi fare review in Highland

    Published 21 May 2018

    The public is being asked for its views on proposals by The Highland Council to review the maximum level of charges for the hire of taxis or private hire cars fitted with taxi meters operating under licence of The Highland Council.

  • Highland pupils ‘smash it’ at Badminton competition

    Left to right: Abigail Barrie and Laura Broadley (Lochardil Primary School); and George Murphy and James Brown (Lochcarron Primary School) Published 18 May 2018

    Silver and bronze medals were brought home to Highlands schools for badminton by pupils at Lochcarron and Lochardil Primaries.

  • Chief Executive

    Published 18 May 2018

    ​​​​​​​The Chief Executive of The Highland Council, Mr Steve Barron, has announced his decision to retire, with effect from 15 November this year.