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News published January 2022

Highland Council Access Rangers winter projects and community engagement are underway
Published 18 Jan 2022
A small team of Highland Council Access Rangers continue to work throughout winter to assist the Access Officers in carrying out countryside site and core path improvements.
Unfair NIC hit to Scotland’s local authorities in budget settlement
Published 18 Jan 2022
The Leader of the Highland Council is calling on the Scottish Government to fund the additional NIC employer contributions as has been provided through Barnett consequentials.
Economy & Infrastructure chair welcomes announcement of new offshore windfarms off Highland coastlines
Published 17 Jan 2022
Chair of Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee has welcomed today’s announcement of 25GW of new offshore wind developments, many of which earmarked off Highland coastlines.
Temporary road closure will affect U1671 Fort Augustus Old Main Road Thursday 20 January 2022
Published 17 Jan 2022
Temporary road closure will affect U1671 Fort Augustus Old Main Road, Inverness-shire. The notice applies on Thursday 20 January 2022, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00.
Immersive content partner announced for Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project
Published 17 Jan 2022
On behalf of The Highland Council, High Life Highland this week announced Airborne Lens as the successful partner for the immersive input to Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project.
Pop-up LFD collection points across the Highlands
Published 14 Jan 2022
Packs of LFD tests will be distributed from locations across the Highlands from Monday 17 January to Friday 21 January.
Highland schools ‘Get Energised to Save Electricity with Energy Sparks!’
Published 14 Jan 2022
Highland Council is continuing to work with sustainability charity, Energy Sparks to offer Highland schools access to Energy Sparks' online energy analysis tool and energy education programme.
Highland Council appeals to the Scottish Government to reverse budget reductions
Published 13 Jan 2022
The Highland Council is calling on the Scottish Government to provide greater transparency in relation to its budget settlement for local government and is seeking further funding.
Sutherland community groups encouraged to apply for Place Based Investment funds
Published 13 Jan 2022
Community groups and organisations are being invited to apply for a share of £106,964 Place-Based Investment programme funding by The Highland Council’s Sutherland Area Committee.
Badenoch & Strathspey Area Chair reminds community groups of Place Based Funding programme deadline
Published 13 Jan 2022
Communities in Badenoch and Strathspey are reminded not to miss out on a funding opportunity as deadlines to apply for support from the Scottish Government Place Based Investment Programme draw near.