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News published May 2022

End of relaxation to temporary structures & uses during COVID-19 pandemic
Published 31 May 2022
Highland Council has been supporting business, particularly those in the tourism & hospitality sectors, throughout COVID-19 pandemic by allowing a relaxation of planning and building warrant controls.
How the Council is addressing the Climate & Ecological Emergency in the Inner Moray Firth Area
Published 31 May 2022
As the world fights to address the effects of climate change, The Highland Council is committed to doing whatever it can to support the environment, reduce emissions and mitigate the ecological emerge
Overnight short stay parking for motorhomes in designated Highland Council carparks to be piloted
Published 30 May 2022
Overnight short stay parking for motorhomes in designated Highland Council carparks to be piloted
John Crosbie FICWCI receives a ‘Building on Quality Award’ for his involvement with the Merkinch Primary School and Family Centre in Inverness.
Published 26 May 2022
John Crosbie of Grantown-on-Spey received a ‘Highly Commended’ award for his involvement with the Merkinch Primary School and Family Centre in Inverness.
Motorists urged not to use A832 at Slattadale between 10am and 4pm on Wednesday 1 June
Published 26 May 2022
Highland Council is advising motorists not to use the A832 at Slattadale between the hours of 10am and 4pm on Wednesday 1 June 2022 as Phase 2 of road improvements in the area continue.
New Council Leader welcomes game-changing opportunity for Highland
Published 26 May 2022
The new Leader of Highland Council, Raymond Bremner has indicated that the economy will be a key focus for the Council as he welcomed the announcement that thousands of jobs would be created .....
Joint Administration agreed by Council
Published 26 May 2022
The Highland Council has agreed the formation of a joint Administration between the Scottish National Party (SNP) Group and the Highland Independent Group.
Vandalised Ardersier public toilets closed for ‘foreseeable future’
Published 24 May 2022
Public toilets at Ardersier have been closed with immediate effect due to vandalism.
Regeneration Capital Grant Fund open for applications in the Highlands
Published 24 May 2022
Regeneration Capital Grant Fund open for applications in the Highlands
Foot bridge at Whin Park closed to the public during vital repair work
Published 23 May 2022
As part of Highland Council’s routine safety inspection activity at public locations in Inverness, operatives have discovered safety issues with a bridge within Whin Park, Inverness.