News archive
News published July 2018
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Preparations underway for Stromeferry bypass works
Published 25 Jul 2018Essential works are set to take place to the rock face to the west of the avalanche shelter on the A890 Stromeferry Bypass from 3 September 2018 and the Council is reminding the public that road closures and traffic management will be in place for up to 12 weeks. Details of the timetable that will be operating for the road to rail diversion through the works have been published, although they are subject to change.
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New date confirmed for Whin footbridge works
Published 24 Jul 2018Monday 13 August is the revised date for repair works to start on the Whin footbridge in Inverness.
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Drop-in session for new Dingwall homes
Published 24 Jul 2018The public are being invited to come along to find out more about the proposed redevelopment of two key buildings on Dingwall High Street.
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Contractor appointed for Smithton Primary extension and refurbishment
Published 23 Jul 2018Morgan Sindall has been appointed by The Highland Council to carry out a £4M extension and refurbishment contract for Smithton Primary School in Inverness.
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Successful Inverness Highland Games Weekend
Published 23 Jul 2018The Inverness Highland Games Weekend celebrations delighted thousands of spectators in the Highland Capital over the weekend.
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Works postponed on Inverness footbridge (Ness Islands).
Published 20 Jul 2018Works that were due to start on the suspension bridge from Bught Road to Whin Island from Monday 23 July for up to 6 weeks have been postponed until further notice.
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Work to restore iconic Academy Street mosaics commences
Published 19 Jul 2018Preparatory work on the restoration of the iconic mosaics, at 96 Academy Street, will begin on Sunday 22 July.
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Inverness road closures for parade
Published 19 Jul 2018A number of Inverness roads will be temporarily closed on Saturday 28 July 2018 in the interests of public safety during the ‘All Under One Banner Parade’.
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Private water supplies - Emergency assistance scheme
Published 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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Temporary road closures - Eve of Inverness Highland Games Gala Night Parade
Published 17 Jul 2018Various Inverness streets will be temporarily closed on Friday 20 July (under Police control) during the Eve of Inverness Highland Games Gala Night Parade between 18:50 and 19:25.