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News published December 2021

Nigg multi-million investment welcomed “NOW” by Highland Council Leader
Published 3 Dec 2021
Highland Council Leader, Margaret Davidson has welcomed the announcement by First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon in relation to the Nigg Offshore Wind (“NOW”) tower rolling factory.
Fort William and Ardnamurchan, Ward 21 By-Election Result
Published 3 Dec 2021
The by-election to elect a councillor to represent the Fort William and Ardnamurchan ward on The Highland Council has been won by Sarah Fanet (Scottish National Party).
Highland to receive increase in Highland Coastal Communities Funding
Published 2 Dec 2021
Highland communities are set to benefit from a 7.5% increase in Highland Coastal Communities Funding (HCCF) for 2022.
Economy & Infrastructure Committee homologate report on actions to combat climate change
Published 2 Dec 2021
Members of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee today (2 December 2021) homologated Highland Council’s annual report to the Scottish Government on its actions to combat climate change.
E&I Committee agree a proposed 10 year template for growth within the Inner Moray Firth area
Published 2 Dec 2021
The Economy and Infrastructure Committee have agreed a proposed 10 year template for growth within the Inner Moray Firth area, including East Ross-shire, Inverness district and Nairnshire.
Council urges locals to take a stand and report vandalism
Published 2 Dec 2021
A significant rise in vandalism and fire raising at public toilets across The Highland Council area has prompted the local authority to urge local people to report vandals to the Police.
Festive Fun in City Park
Published 2 Dec 2021
Festive lights, décor and family activities are coming to Bellfield Park in Inverness this weekend as the Bellfield Winter Garden opens for the month of December.
Inverness winter payments scheme 2021/22
Published 2 Dec 2021
People on low income can apply for a one-off payment of £88 from The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee 2021/22 winter payments scheme to help them with their winter fuel bills.
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Thursday 2 December 2021
Published 2 Dec 2021
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Thursday 2 December 2021
Emergency Road Closure Notice C1153 – Archabi, Loch Arkaig.
Published 1 Dec 2021
Arrangements have been made for an Emergency Closure on the C1153 road, this is due to a collapsed culvert.