News archive
News published August 2019
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Update for foot passengers and cyclists using the Corran Ferry
Published 16 Aug 2019Update for foot passengers and cyclists using the Corran Ferry Earlier this year The Highland Council agreed to introduce charging for foot passengers and cyclists using the Corran Ferry.
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Opportunity to view initial site plans and building layouts for new primary school at Ness Castle, Inverness
Published 16 Aug 2019The Highland Council is conducting a two-stage pre-application consultation on a planning development proposal for a new primary school at Ness Castle, Inverness.
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Measures to be put in place to cut down amount of construction and demolition waste collected at Household Waste Recycling Centres
Published 15 Aug 2019The Highland Council will be putting measures in place to restrict the amount of construction and demolition waste bought to its network of 21 Household Waste Recycling Centres. To coincide with these changes that come into force on 1 November this year, the Council’s Bulky Uplift service will be expanded to include small amounts of DIY material.
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Council supports Eden Court Feasibility Study
Published 15 Aug 2019During today’s meeting of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee Councillors has agreed to contribute £30,000 to continue a feasibility study into the expansion and redevelopment of Eden Court Theatre.
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Four Community asset transfers approved by Councillors
Published 15 Aug 2019Four Highland communities in Sutherland, Caithness, Ross and Cromarty and Lochaber have had their requests for land and buildings to be leased or transferred over to them approved by The Highland Council.
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Highland Council launches Visitor Levy Consultation
Published 15 Aug 2019Highland Council today (15 August 2019) launched a consultation on a potential Highland Transient Visitor Levy.
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New Gairloch Community Car Scheme gets into gear
Published 15 Aug 2019The Highland Council’s Transport Co-ordination Unit, in partnership with Gairloch Community Car Scheme (GCCS), has set up a pioneering project which will bring real benefits to the local community and deliver a cost saving to the council.
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Infirmary Bridge Inverness closed during Kaiser Chiefs and Madness concerts
Published 14 Aug 2019
People attending the Kaiser Chiefs and Madness concerts taking place at the Northern Meeting park in Inverness are being advised that the Infirmary Bridge (for pedestrians and cyclists) will be closed
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Committee reviews Ross and Cromarty Capital Programme
Published 14 Aug 2019A report on the current Ross and Cromarty Capital Programme was presented at the Area Committee today (Wednesday 14 August), giving members the opportunity to review progress and scrutinise the amount of money spent to date.
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Partner agencies urge public to be safe around the River Ness
Published 13 Aug 2019Partner agencies working in Inverness city centre are urging the public to be mindful of the potential dangers of entering the River Ness.
Published 14 Aug 2019