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News published October 2022

More than one million families claiming tax credits to receive second Cost of Living Payment from 23 November
Published 20 Oct 2022
More than one million claimant families receiving tax credits, and no other means-tested benefits, will get their second Cost of Living Payment from Wednesday 23 November 2022.
Dalfaber Level Crossing upgrade works to start at end of October
Published 20 Oct 2022
Essential works will begin at the end of this month to upgrade Dalfaber Level Crossing in Aviemore.
Hydro Ness wins prestigious national construction award
Published 19 Oct 2022
Hydro Ness, Highland Council’s new renewable energy installation, has scooped a prestigious national construction award.
Details Announced for FW2040 Public Consultation Event
Published 18 Oct 2022
Plans are being finalised to host the first public consultation event on the Fort William 2040 Masterplan and Delivery Programme in over two years.
Rural tourism infrastructure projects to receive share of £3m funding
Published 14 Oct 2022
A total of £3m has been awarded to 10 tourism projects across Scotland, to improve visitor facilities and access and to promote low-carbon transport options.
Minister For Public Finance, Planning And Community Wealth To Attend Inverness 2035 Round Table Event
Published 13 Oct 2022
On Monday, 17th of October, Tom Arthur, MSP, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth, will attend an Inverness 2035 roundtable.
Highland Council to expand In-House School Transport service
Published 13 Oct 2022
The Highland Council will be running a pilot project to expand its In-House School Transport provision.
Re-programmed resurfacing works to take place in Strontian due to adverse weather
Published 12 Oct 2022
Re-programmed resurfacing works to take place in Strontian in November.
October Interim Community Council Election results
Published 12 Oct 2022
Following last month’s announcement of Interim Community Council elections for eight Highland communities, The Highland Council is today (Wednesday 12 October) able to confirm that four have been form
Deagh dhùrachd gu farpaisich na Gàidhealtachd aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail
Published 12 Oct 2022
An Comhairliche Calum Rothach, air deagh dhùrachd a chur gu farpaisich na Gàidhealtachd a tha a’ gabhail pàirt anns a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail ann am Peairt an-ath-sheachdain.