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News published June 2021

Inverness Castle transformation – Spirit:360
Published 24 Jun 2021
Spirit:360, a commissioning programme for emerging and established creative professionals, is now open for applications, it was announced by High Life Highland and Creative Scotland today.
Old Farmer’s Showfield in Nairn to benefit from Covid-19 Ward Discretionary funding
Published 24 Jun 2021
Members of the Nairnshire Committee have agreed to use a share of the Ward’s remaining Covid-19 Ward Discretionary fund to allow for the continuation of grass cutting at the old Farmer’s Showfield.
COVID-19 update
Published 24 Jun 2021
In keeping with other areas of Scotland, there has been a significant increase in cases of COVID-19 across Highland, with 83 cases notified in our area on Tuesday (22nd June).
Nairnshire members presented with responses from public consultation on Sandown Lands
Published 24 Jun 2021
Members of the Nairnshire Area Committee were presented with the responses and comments raised following a statutory public consultation on the disposal of Sandown Lands for development purposes..
Temporary road closure of the Strathcarnoch to Torboll Road
Published 24 Jun 2021
There will be a temporary road closure of the U3521 Strathcarnoch - Torboll Road on Monday 28 June 2021 and Tuesday 29 June 2021, between the hours of 8:00 until 18:30 each day.
New homes in Dingwall named after local stalwart
Published 23 Jun 2021
The Highland Council is looking forward to welcoming tenants to their new homes in the heart of Dingwall at the recently completed Joe Yates Court development, named after one of the town’s greatest c
Response to recommendations on future of Education in Scotland
Published 23 Jun 2021
The Highland Council noted this week’s announcement on the changes to the Scottish qualifications and assessment system.
Highland secures major funding for sustainable transport future
Published 23 Jun 2021
The Highland Council has secured £2.76M in a first round of funding to transform public transport in the region.
Public views sought for taxi fare review in Highland
Published 22 Jun 2021
Public is asked for views on proposals by Council to review maximum level of charges for hire of taxis or private hire cars fitted with taxi meters operating under licence of The Highland Council.
Council to consult on disposal of Invergordon Town Hall
Published 22 Jun 2021
The Highland Council is launching a Common Good consultation giving the Invergordon community until 17 September 2021 to respond to the proposal to dispose of Invergordon Town Hall by sale/long lease.