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News published November 2021

Temporary closure of various roads in Aird district of Inverness-shire
Published 26 Nov 2021
A number of roads within the Aird district, Inverness-shire will be temporarily closed over the coming weeks and months.
Rapid COVID-19 community testing available in Fort William
Published 26 Nov 2021
Rapid COVID-19 community testing will be available at Fort William Middle Street Car Park from Monday 29 November to Friday 3 December.
BT Openreach works Church Street, Inverness
Published 26 Nov 2021
The Council is advising motorists, residents and businesses using Inverness Church Street that BT Openreach have instructed their contractor to carry out work on Church Street from 8pm on 29 November.
Council urging residents to stay safe with Storm Arwen due to affect Highland
Published 26 Nov 2021
For public safety, Highland Council is advising Highland residents to ensure that all trampolines, outdoor garden furniture and outdoor Christmas decorations are securely tied down.
Piping Inverness Tickets On Sale As Pipe Bands Are Eager To Compete
Published 26 Nov 2021
As pipe bands prepare for a busy season of competitions in 2022, organisers of Piping Inverness, which incorporates the European Pipe Band Championships, are set to welcome a strong turnout next year.
Public parking at Inverness Town House for festive period
Published 25 Nov 2021
Motorists are being advised that FREE public parking for a maximum 30 minutes stay, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm will be available in the front part of the Inverness Town House car park.
Positive internal audits of Leader Programme and Data Protection Legislation Compliance welcomed
Published 25 Nov 2021
Members of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee were presented with a report outlining the areas of work which have been undertaken by Highland Council’s Internal Audit section in the last quarter.
Update on city centre housing projects
Published 25 Nov 2021
Part of the Draft Inverness City Centre Masterplan discussed last week during the City of Inverness Area Committee highlights the provision of more quality homes within the city centre. Two key projects are currently underway which, when completed, will provide 61 homes for rent as well as creating new business units.
Good progress being made on Highland Council’s project to bring ICT delivery in-house
Published 25 Nov 2021
Project Dòchas, the Highland Council project to transition from outsourced ICT delivery arrangements to in-house provision, is progressing well.
Council’s Revenues & Business Support section praised as Accounts Commission report is published
Published 25 Nov 2021
Members were presented with a paper summarising a thematic study published by the Accounts Commission, highlighting strong performance achieved by the Council’s Revenues & Business Support section.