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News published March 2021

Inverness Highland Games 2021 cancelled
Published 9 Mar 2021
The organisers of the annual Inverness Highland Games confirmed today that they have decided to cancel the event in 2021.
Safety measures in place at all by-election polling stations
Published 8 Mar 2021
As people living in the Aird and Loch Ness ward prepare to go to the poll to elect a Highland Councillor on Thursday (11 March), The Highland Council is assuring voters that they will be complying w
Highland Council to save more than £18m through its ambitious transformation programme
Published 8 Mar 2021
At the meeting of The Highland Council which took place last week (4 March), Members agreed to proposals presented to them which will see surplus Council reserves invested in the organisation’s recove
Highland Council gives its backing to the Young Person’s Guarantee
Published 8 Mar 2021
Highland Councillors have welcomed an update from Scottish Government on the continued progress and employer enrolment in the Young Person’s Guarantee initiative.
Environmental Health call for all new food businesses to be registered
Published 8 Mar 2021
Environmental Health is aware that during COVID-19 new food businesses have been set up and are advertising via social media.
Public’s views sought on the future economy of the Inner Moray Firth
Published 8 Mar 2021
At a critical time for the Highland economy views are being sought on a range of options for how the Council can assist the local economy to respond, recover, progress and transition.
Contract awarded for Inshes Park all-abilities path
Published 8 Mar 2021
The construction of a new all-abilities path for Phase 3 of Inshes Park is due to start on site late March/early April.
Royal Mail Scam Text Message Alert
Published 8 Mar 2021
The Highland Council's Trading Standards team have been alerted to a smishing scam that is currently targeting Highland residents.
Success for Highland Apprentice during COVID-19 pandemic
Published 5 Mar 2021
This week is Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021 (1-5 March) and offers an opportunity for The Highland Council to highlight the value apprenticeships offer the individual, employers and the Highland co
Temporary road closure – Burn Road, Inverness
Published 5 Mar 2021
Motorists are being advised that there will be a temporary road closure on the U3824 Burn Road, Inverness which will be in operation from 8:00 on Tuesday 9 March until 18:00 on Saturday 13 March.