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News published November 2018

Developer Contributions Supplementary Guidance Adopted in Highland
Published 5 Nov 2018
The Highland Council has announced the publication of updated guidance on financial contributions required from new developments towards new infrastructure and services.
Island pupils raise awareness of homelessness in Scotland
Published 5 Nov 2018
Island pupils raise awareness of homelessness in Scotland
Illicit cigarettes uncovered by Highland Trading Standards with help from two four-legged friends
Published 5 Nov 2018
Thousands of illicit cigarettes have been uncovered by Highland Council’s Trading Standards Officers with a little help from two specially-trained, four-legged detectives.
Falcon Square bus stop works – Inverness
Published 2 Nov 2018
Falcon Square bus stop works – Inverness
Nine candidates to contest Highland Council by-election
Published 2 Nov 2018
Nine candidates are standing for election to fill a vacancy for the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Ward of The Highland Council.
Stromeferry Bypass – Rock Stabilisation
Published 2 Nov 2018
At the Environment Development and Infrastructure Committee on the 8 November members will be briefed on the progress of the ongoing rock works and the very welcome introduction of signaling by Network Rail which has resulted in a very significant reduction in delays to traffic.
Ross and Cromarty winter maintenance plan approved
Published 2 Nov 2018
The priorities with which The Highland Council will grit roads in Ross and Cromarty this winter have been approved by Councillors.
Funding for improvements to Ross-shire homes
Published 2 Nov 2018
Members of the Ross and Cromarty Committee have agreed a two year Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme that will see over £6m invested into improving council homes in Ross-shire over the next 2 years. In addition, a further £520,000 will be spent specifically on providing aids and adaptations to assist tenants requiring extra support.
Raining’s Stairs transformation complete
Published 1 Nov 2018
The regeneration of a landmark area of Inverness is now complete.
Your Voice Your Council Your Future
Published 1 Nov 2018
The Highland Council has launched a month of public engagement activity and is calling for everyone to get involved and make their views known.