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News published January 2022

Young people across the Highlands are encouraged to register to vote during Welcome to Your Vote week
Published 24 Jan 2022
This week (24-30 January) is Welcome to Your Vote week which is the ideal time to start conversations with young people about democracy, politics, and all aspects of voting.
Rapid COVID-19 LFD testing available in Telford Retail Park
Published 21 Jan 2022
LFD tests will be available for those without symptoms to take home or do on-site at Telford Retail Park from Monday 24 January to Friday 28 January.
Temporary prohibition of traffic on part of U1451 Ruilick - Drumindorsair - Torgormack Road
Published 21 Jan 2022
There will be a temporary prohibition of traffic on part of U1451 Ruilick - Drumindorsair - Torgormack Road, Inverness-shire.
Members help tenants in tough financial climate with below inflation 1% rise in Council house rents
Published 20 Jan 2022
Members of the Highland Council’s Housing and Property Committee today approved a below inflation rise (1%) in council house rents for 2022/23 to help tenants during challenging financial times.
There’s still time to have your say on Sandown Lands consultation
Published 20 Jan 2022
Highland Council is reminding Nairnshire residents that there is still time to respond to the Community Empowerment consultation concerning the proposal to dispose, by sale, of Sandown Lands, Nairn.
Highland Council winter road condition report for Thursday 20 January 2022
Published 20 Jan 2022
Highland Council winter road condition report for Thursday 20 January 2022
Active Travel Engagement Officer in post
Published 19 Jan 2022
The Highland Council is pleased to welcome Amy Taylor as their new Engagement Officer for active travel in Inverness.
Leisure Businesses invited to apply for Covid-19 business grant
Published 19 Jan 2022
Grants of up to £3,150 are available to Leisure businesses who have been affected by measures to control the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.
Popular Highland tourist destinations set to share in £2.6m of funding
Published 18 Jan 2022
Popular Highland visitor destinations will share just over £2.6 million in funding for projects to improve facilities as part of Scotland’s drive for sustainable tourism.
Nairnshire community groups encouraged to apply for Place Based Investment funds
Published 18 Jan 2022
Community groups and organisations are being invited to apply for a share of £78,728 Place-Based Investment programme funding by The Highland Council’s Nairnshire Area Committee.