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News published August 2022

First stitch in the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands
Published 29 Aug 2022
The Averon Centre in Alness has become the location of the first stitch to be sewn into the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands.
Bridge inspections will cause temporary road closures
Published 29 Aug 2022
Highland Council is advising motorists that 4 bridge inspections will result in temporary road closures which will be necessary to allow for safe inspection of the bridges in the north area.
Badenoch & Strathspey members agree to road deletion at Cairngorm to help enhance visitor experience
Published 29 Aug 2022
Members at today’s (29 August) Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee approved the deletion of a small section of the U2284 Coire Na Ciste Road, Cairngorm from the list of adopted roads.
Winter Maintenance Plan for Badenoch & Strathspey 2022/23 approved by members
Published 29 Aug 2022
The Winter Maintenance Plan for Badenoch and Strathspey this coming winter 2022/23 has been approved by Members of the Area Committee (29 August 2022).
Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee chair and vice chair appointed
Published 29 Aug 2022
Councillor Bill Lobban has been re-appointed as Chair of Highland Council’s Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee, but only on a short-term basis.
Inverness school roll capping 2022-23
Published 29 Aug 2022
The Highland Council is ‘capping’ or limiting the school roll in Millburn Academy for the 2022-23 academic session.
Pilot School Street Zones For Four Highland Primary Schools
Published 25 Aug 2022
Members of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee have given the green light to move forward with plans to introduce School Street Zones at four primaries as part of a pilot
Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal report shows progress made against a backdrop of COVID-19 and Brexit
Published 25 Aug 2022
Members at today’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee noted the significant progress which has been made on the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal despite the challenges posed by COVID-19
Public invited to events about proposed city centre cycle route
Published 25 Aug 2022
The Highland Council is encouraging members of the public to participate in events in August and September designed to get feedback about the proposed designs for a cycle route through the town centre
Committee moves to unlock Dingwall Business Park potential
Published 25 Aug 2022
Members of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee have approved, in principle, to adopt the upgraded flood bund at Dingwall Business Park in order to open up new business opportunities.