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News published June 2022

2022/23 Garden waste permits go on sale
Published 13 Jun 2022
Highland Council Garden Waste Permits are now available to purchase for the 2022/23 permit season.
Highland Council is supporting Clean Air Day 2022
Published 10 Jun 2022
Highland Council is supporting Clean Air Day 2022 and is reminding everyone of the many ways in which people can take steps towards cleaner air.
Biotoxins affecting Bivalve Shellfish in Coastal Waters in the South/West of Skye & in West Lochaber
Published 10 Jun 2022
Highland Council's Environmental Health Team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort, Loch Beag & Loch Ailort.
Council issues second Dangerous Building Notice for Inverness property and appoints contractor
Published 10 Jun 2022
Following damage to a building on Pumpgate Street in the Merkinch area of Inverness caused by a road traffic accident in January 2021, the Highland Council initiated emergency works......
Wester Ross Schools run of successes at their annual Cross Country Event
Published 9 Jun 2022
Wester Ross Schools run of successes at their annual Cross Country Event
Governance arrangements approved by Council
Published 9 Jun 2022
Governance arrangements for the new Council, including senior councillor structure and associated remuneration have been agreed today (9 June 2022) at The Highland Council meeting.
Get on your bike this bike week across Highland and feel the benefits
Published 9 Jun 2022
Get on your bike this bike week across Highland and feel the benefits
Council Leader says new Highland national park would provide boost in fight against climate change
Published 9 Jun 2022
Council Leader Cllr Raymond Bremner said he would welcome an opportunity for a new national park in Highland after Scottish Government’s Biodiversity Minister Lorna Slater opened a debate this week
Inverness named a top 16 European city break destination
Published 9 Jun 2022
Newly elected Inverness City Leader, Cllr Ian Brown, today welcomed the news that the city has been named by world renowned travel website, Time Out, as one of the top 16 city breaks in Europe.
Highland Council Leader says Highland has the potential to be a powerhouse for Europe
Published 8 Jun 2022
Highland Council Leader Cllr Raymond Bremner believes the region has the potential to be a green energy powerhouse for Europe.