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News published September 2022

HERO Scheme helps Inverness business support new recruit
Published 6 Sep 2022
The Highland Council’s HERO employability scheme is helping to support new recruit Codie Cargill of Inverness based Pure Lubrication, as she undertakes a modern apprenticeship.
Highland Council announces extension of Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) application deadline
Published 6 Sep 2022
The Highland Council has extended the deadline for applicants to apply for a share of the 2022/23 allocation of Nature Restoration Funding to 9 September 2022.
Four new businesses open in re-designed Victorian Market Hall
Published 6 Sep 2022
The Victorian Market Hall in Inverness is now at the stage to open to the public with four businesses trading from Wednesday 14 September.
Kirking of the Council resumes
Published 5 Sep 2022
The historic annual Kirking of the Council parade and church service takes place on Sunday 11 September 2022 after a two-year cancellation break due to COVID-19.
Trading Standards takes action on unsafe nicotine levels in vapes and sales to children
Published 5 Sep 2022
Trading Standards is urging retailers who are registered to sell Nicotine Vapour Products (NVPs, more commonly known as vapes or e-cigarettes) to ensure that they buy from reputable UK suppliers.
Easter Ross Area Committee Chair and Vice Chair appointed
Published 5 Sep 2022
Councillor Derek Louden has been appointed as Chair of The Highland Council’s Easter Ross Area Committee.
Winter Maintenance Plan for Easter Ross 2022/23 approved by members
Published 5 Sep 2022
The Winter Maintenance Plan for Easter Ross this coming winter 2022/23 has been approved by Members of the Area Committee (5 September 2022).
Levelling Up Fund Projects Reach Planning Stage
Published 5 Sep 2022
The 3 projects in Castle Street, Bught Park & Northern Meeting Park in Inverness supported by £19.8m from the UK Government’s the Levelling Up Fund have reached planning stages.
Statement on behalf of the Highlands and Islands Resilience Partnership – Portree barge incident
Published 2 Sep 2022
Statement on behalf of the Highlands and Islands Resilience Partnership – Portree barge incident
Renewable energy installation Hydro Ness shortlisted for another national award
Published 2 Sep 2022
Highland Council's renewable energy installation, Hydro Ness, has been shortlisted at the 2022 Structural Steel Design Awards.