News archive

News published December 2018

Still time to have your say on improving walking and cycling links in Inverness City Centre
Published 28 Dec 2018
The Highland Council is reminding people that there is still time for them to have their say on proposals to make Academy Street and the area surrounding Inverness Railway Station a more attractive place to visit, live and work.
‘Team effort’ scoops education building award
Published 27 Dec 2018
The Highland Council has welcomed the news that the Caol Joint Campus, in Fort William, has received the ‘Best Pupil/Student Experience’ award in the Education Buildings Scotland Awards, 2018.
“Lead On 8” celebration of success
Published 27 Dec 2018
Twenty nine members of The Highland Council’s Care and Learning team have celebrated their success in completing the Council’s 15 month ‘Lead On’ programme.
Pupils from Inverness pledge their support for anti-bullying campaign
Published 27 Dec 2018
Pupils from Raigmore Primary School in Inverness have taken the lead in a bid to address bullying after taking part in specially designed workshops as part of this year’s anti-bullying campaign.
Inverness Town House takes top stone award
Published 24 Dec 2018
The highly successful restoration of the historic Grade A listed Inverness Town House has been commended in the UK Natural Stone Awards, 2018.
Eilean a’ Cheò Ward Civic Awards 2018
Published 24 Dec 2018
Community groups and individuals living on the Isle of Skye have received Civic Awards from The Highland Council at a special awards ceremony held in Portree earlier this month.
Council to consult on Tain grazing land use for solar panels
Published 21 Dec 2018
The Highland Council is today (21 December) launching an 8-week Common Good consultation giving the Tain community until Friday 15 February 2019 to respond to draft proposals to install solar panels on Common Good grazing land at Blarliath.
Emergency electricty works in Bridge of Grudie
Published 21 Dec 2018
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) will be carrying out emergency repairs on its overhead electricity network serving Achnasheen, Poolewe, Gairloch and surrounding areas on Saturday 22 December.
Highland Council Service arrangements for New Year
Published 21 Dec 2018
Our Service Centre will close at 4pm on 24 December. We will be open as normal on 27, 28 and 31 December (opening times 8am to 4pm). Closed 1 and 2 January 2019 and open 8am to 5pm from 3 January 2019.
Highland Council Service arrangements for Christmas and New Year
Published 21 Dec 2018
Our Service Centre will close at 4pm on 24 December. We will be open as normal on 27, 28 and 31 December (opening times 8am to 4pm). Closed 1 and 2 January 2019 and open 8am to 5pm from 3 January 2019.