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News published June 2019

Council welcomes £1.4m funding from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF)
Published 6 Jun 2019
The Highland Council is delighted that six Highland projects have been successful in attracting £1.4m of funding from the £2.8m available in the second round of the Scottish Government’s Rural Tourism
Highland projects awarded tourism funding
Published 6 Jun 2019
Rural tourism projects across the Highlands are set to benefit from a share of nearly £1.5million to further enhance the visitor experience.
Opportunity to view initial site proposals for new primary school at Ness Castle
Published 5 Jun 2019
The Highland Council is conducting a two-stage pre-application consultation on a planning development proposal for a new primary school at Ness Castle, Inverness.
Turf cutting ceremony marks the start of Inverness West Link Stage 2
Published 4 Jun 2019
A turf cutting ceremony was held today (4th June) to mark the start of Stage 2 of the West Link. The works are programmed to be complete in December 2020.
Find out ‘what not to buy’ on world anti-counterfeiting day
Published 4 Jun 2019
Highland Council Trading Standards have organised a display at the Eastgate Shopping Centre in Inverness as part of World Anti-Counterfeiting Day to illustrate examples of ‘what not to buy’.
Councillors agree Uig development
Published 3 Jun 2019
The Uig Development Brief sets out an agreed planning framework which will guide the physical development and transformation of the Uig area over the next 20 years.
Highland schools and Police call on people to share information on suspected anti-social, alcohol and drug activity
Published 3 Jun 2019
Highland Council secondary schools in the Mid Highland area and Police Scotland are writing to parents and carers urging them to share any concerns or information related to possible anti-social behaviour, alcohol and drug activity in their areas.
Director of Community Services steps down after 20 years service
Published 3 Jun 2019
William Gilfillan, Director of Community Services will be leaving the Council on Friday, 7th June.
Council celebrates Inverness Royal British Legion Pipe Band centenary
Published 3 Jun 2019
A century of piping and drumming by the Inverness Royal British Legion Pipe Band was celebrated on Friday 31 May 2019 at a civic reception held in the Inverness Town House.