News archive

News published May 2021

Council continues to work with MPs and MSPs to be recognised as a priority area for UK funding
Published 13 May 2021
A report to Council has set out the context of the funds, details lobbying being carried out in preparation for the Shared Prosperity Fund and outlines the work being undertaken to submit bids.
Council agrees to align thinking on climate change and poverty to ensure a just transition
Published 13 May 2021
The Leader of The Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson, and Strategic Chair, Cllr Trish Robertson have called on the local authority to align its thinking around climate change and poverty.
Council calls for a share for Highland in renewable energy profits
Published 13 May 2021
Members at today’s full meeting of Highland Council agreed a motion from the Leader & Chair of Corporate Resources, which would call for a fairer share of income derived from the natural resources.
Works Underway at Ardnamurchan Lighthouse
Published 13 May 2021
Major improvements have commenced at the community-owned Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Complex which received support from the Highland Coastal Communities Fund (HCCF).
Council to begin recruitment for a Depute Chief Executive
Published 13 May 2021
Recruitment for a Depute Chief Executive is to begin following agreement today on a slimmer top tier in a revised senior management structure.
Inverness Castle transformation – hidden features revealed during enabling works
Published 13 May 2021
Works underway for the initial stage of transforming Inverness Castle to create a gateway for Highland tourism have uncovered hidden features & new information about the history of the building.
New welfare guide from Highland Council published
Published 13 May 2021
A new welfare guide has been published on the Council’s website to highlight to people across the Highlands the range of financial support and guidance which is available to them.
Highland Council members to consider next steps towards achieving “Living Wage” designation status for the Highland Council Area
Published 12 May 2021
Elected members of Highland Council are due to consider the next steps which the organisation should undertake in order to progress its goal of achieving “Living Wage” designation status for Highland.
Public toilets and litter bins a top priority for Highland visitor management
Published 12 May 2021
Highland Councillors have welcomed £240,000 planned investment in public toilets, litter bins and waste management provision in a bid to help meet post-lockdown tourism demand across the region.
Contractor gearing up for a start on the Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme
Published 12 May 2021
RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd are due to start on the Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme this month. The £11M project will see the construction of a 2km flood defence .....