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News published November 2021

Inner Moray Firth strategy for new development takes another step forward
Published 18 Nov 2021
Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee agreed today (18 November) to approve the ‘Inner Moray Firth Proposed Local Development Plan 2’ for public consultation.
Councillors approve vision for Inverness
Published 18 Nov 2021
Inverness Councillors have welcomed a strategy for Inverness which showcases an ambitious vision that aims to transform the city’s future.
Easter Ross Area Committee members approve investment in Seaboard Memorial Hall in Balintore
Published 18 Nov 2021
The Seaboard Memorial Hall in Tain has been allocated a grant of £5,000 thanks to the Tain and Easter Ross Place Based Fund.
Easter Ross Area Committee Members rubber stamp funding for new Saltburn play area
Published 18 Nov 2021
Members of the Easter Ross Area Committee today agreed to use £15,000 of Cromarty Firth COVID-19 response funds for a new multi-unit for Saltburn Play Area.
Gaelic Medium Education (GME) in Highland
Published 18 Nov 2021
A report on the current provision, and future development, of Gaelic Medium and Gaelic Education across Highland was discussed by Members at yesterday’s Education Committee meeting.
Good progress being made on ELC capital works projects
Published 18 Nov 2021
The Council continues to make good progress on the remaining 19 ELC capital works projects as 7 of these projects are due to be complete in the next 2 months.
Temporary closure of the U2810 Kildonan to Glen Loth Road
Published 17 Nov 2021
The U2810 Kildonan to Glen Loth road will be temporarily closed from its junction with the A897 Helmsdale - Melvich road to its junction with the A9.
Tenant Grant Fund - support for tenants with COVID-19 rent arrears
Published 17 Nov 2021
Highland Council is to provide financial help for tenants in social housing and the private sector at risk of becoming homeless after falling behind with rent payments during the pandemic.
Senior executive to leave Council after 20 years’ service
Published 17 Nov 2021
Carron McDiarmid, Executive Chief Officer Communities and Place is retiring from The Highland Council after 35 years of public service and 20 years as a senior officer in the Council.
Council Leader & Deputy Leader join COSLA calls for Scottish Government to reverse historical cuts
Published 16 Nov 2021
Highland Council’s Leader & Deputy Leader are fully behind COSLA’s budget lobbying campaign calling for adequate funding from the Scottish Government in its spending plans in the forthcoming Budget.