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News published February 2019

‘My Ness’ planning approval paves way for final phase
Published 28 Feb 2019
A planning application for the new artwork, entitled ‘My Ness’ to be situated at the Little Isle Pool, Fisherman’s Car Park, has been approved, paving the way for the installation of the project to commence later in the spring.
Budget to be brought on track for year end balance
Published 27 Feb 2019
Despite an increase in the reported in-year overspend of £5.5M at the end of the third quarter, the Council is committed to bringing the budget back on track to be in a balanced position by year end.
Overnight surfacing improvements - A9 Tain Bypass
Published 26 Feb 2019
Works begin on Sunday 10 March for five nights
Depute Chief Executive announces retirement
Published 26 Feb 2019
The Highland Council’s Depute Chief Executive and Director of Corporate Resources has announced his intention to retire this summer in June 2019.
More firms urged to prepare for Brexit
Published 26 Feb 2019
Businesses in the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to plan for the impacts of Brexit.
Highland Council Community Play Award 2019
Published 25 Feb 2019
The Highland Council, in association with Play Highland, are offering an award of £1000 to the group, organisation or community that has done the most to promote benefits of play for children this year.
City roads temporarily closed for March half marathon
Published 25 Feb 2019
The 2019 Inverness Half Marathon and 5K events take place on Sunday 10 March and the Council is advising drivers that temporary traffic restrictions will be in place in and around the city during the event.
Armed Forces Covenant on the agenda for Inverness Community Partnership
Published 25 Feb 2019
The next meeting of the Inverness Community Partnership (ICP) will take place on Wednesday 6 March at Hilton Community Centre.
Use your vote in Inverness and Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District ballot
Published 25 Feb 2019
Voters are being urged to use their vote in the Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District (BID) ballot which takes place on Thursday 7 March 2019.
Victorian Market - Academy Street entrance
Published 21 Feb 2019
Members of the City of Inverness Area Committee have today (Thursday 21 Feb) agreed to go forward with the refurbishment of stonework at the Inverness Victorian Market Academy Street entrance.