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News published March 2021

Temporary road closure – U2864 Lynebeg Road, Moy, Inverness-shire
Published 25 Mar 2021
A temporary road closure of the U2864 Lynebeg Road, Moy, Inverness-shire which comes into force from 22:00 on Thursday 25 March until 06:00 Friday 26 March 2021.
Council considers updated financial position
Published 25 Mar 2021
Members noted a revenue report with an update on the Council’s year end financial position which estimates potential (non-earmarked) Reserves at £44.1M.
Highland Council to scrutinise report of Statutory Performance Indicators
Published 24 Mar 2021
Members of The Highland Council committee are to be presented with the Annual Report of Statutory Performance Indicators and Best Value for financial year 2019/20 when they meet tomorrow (25 March).
Deadline for postal vote applications draws near - less than a fortnight to go!
Published 24 Mar 2021
Anyone considering voting by post for the 6 May Scottish Parliamentary Election is reminded that the deadline for applications to be received is 5pm on Tuesday 6 April, which is in just under two weeks’ time.
Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) online survey
Published 24 Mar 2021
Parents and carers of young children in Highland can provide feedback on ELC childcare settings via an online survey.
Lochaber projects awarded Highland Coastal Communities Fund
Published 23 Mar 2021
Eight successful projects have been awarded £432,032 Highland Coastal Communities Fund by The Highland Council’s Lochaber Committee.
Deadline for public comment on Moray Firth Local Development plan document extended
Published 23 Mar 2021
The Highland Council is thanking the many that have already commented on the new Inner Moray Firth Local Development Plan.
West Link project on track for completion in spring
Published 23 Mar 2021
The West Link project is expected to be completed this spring, with the opening of a second bridge over the canal greatly anticipated.
Inverness Castle transformation – exhibition and content design partner tender
Published 22 Mar 2021
High Life Highland, the managing agent of the project to transform Inverness Castle into a visitor attraction for the Highlands, has today issued a tender for an exhibition and content design partner for the project on behalf of The Highland Council.
100% Non-Domestic Rates Relief for Retail, Hospitality, Leisure and Aviation
Published 22 Mar 2021
Thousands of Highland business are to benefit from extension of 100% Non-Domestic Rates Relief for the retail, hospitality, leisure & aviation sectors for the 12-month period starting on 1 April 2021.