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News published November 2018

Polling takes place next week for Highland Council By-election
Published 27 Nov 2018
On Thursday 6 December voting for the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh By-Election gets underway with polling stations opening their doors at 7am and remaining open for voters until 10pm.
New strategy aims to revitalise Inverness city centre ‘wayfinding’
Published 27 Nov 2018
A strategy for the future development of signs, maps and other devices that communicate information about location and directions to visitors and residents in Inverness city centre has been agreed by The Highland Council’s City of Inverness and Area Committee.
National Consumer Week 2018.
Published 27 Nov 2018
Know your online marketplace rights (Launch date: 26th November 2018)
Fairer deliveries for all
Published 26 Nov 2018
Consumers will be able to see whether they are paying over the odds for parcel delivery, and avoid traders profiting through unfair means, following a new action plan.
Delight as contract awarded for replacement Alness Academy
Published 26 Nov 2018
The contract to build a brand new secondary school for Alness Academy has been awarded and the project is under way.
Public invited to have their say on proposed housing development in Fort William
Published 26 Nov 2018
The Highland Council is holding a public drop in event at Lundavra Primary School in Fort William on 3 December on proposals to create new homes at the former Upper Achintore Primary School site.
Deadline for Your Cash Your Caithness applications
Published 26 Nov 2018
Local groups in Caithness are reminded that the closing date for Your Cash Your Caithness applications is drawing near.
Inverness winter payments scheme 2018/19
Published 23 Nov 2018
Download the application form at https://www.highland.gov.uk/winterbenefits
Macdonald Hotels and The Highland Council Reach Agreement on High Life Access
Published 22 Nov 2018
Local people in Aviemore will once again have access to the leisure facilities at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort following “extremely positive and constructive” high-level discussions
Funding for improvements to Inverness homes
Published 22 Nov 2018
The Highland Council is to invest over £8 million into carrying out improvements to its housing stock in the Inverness Area.