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News published November 2022

Motion on vital role of carers agreed
Published 4 Nov 2022
Members of The Highland Council, who met last week (27 October 2022), recognised the integral role of carers, both paid and unpaid, within local Highland communities.
Members green light next steps towards sustainable Highland wide EV infrastructure network
Published 3 Nov 2022
Members at today’s Climate Change Committee approved the next move towards a partnership-based Highland wide EV (Electric Vehicle) infrastructure network.
Climate Change Committee approves energy use benchmarking project to help Council move to Net Zero
Published 3 Nov 2022
Members at today’s Climate Change Committee approved a new project which will undertake an energy performance assessment of Highland Council’s property portfolio.
Members agree Council will sign Edinburgh Agreement to underline commitment to climate change action
Published 3 Nov 2022
Highland Council members today agreed that the local authority will sign the Edinburgh Declaration and underline its commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency it announced in 2019.
Council leading way in Scotland through its proactive use of climate focused Salix Investment Fund
Published 3 Nov 2022
Highland Council is staking its claim as one of the most ambitious and climate conscious councils in Scotland by becoming the nation’s leading utiliser of the climate focused Salix Investment Fund.
What matters to you?
Published 3 Nov 2022
The Highland Council’s Administration are keen to hear from residents and communities across Highland as they develop priorities for the new Council Programme.
Sandown Lands, Nairn – Arable Lease 2023
Published 3 Nov 2022
The Nairn Common Good Fund (NCGF) is seeking a new commercial tenant for fields located at Sandown Lands, which lies to the West of Nairn, from January 2023.
Warming up for Bonfire Night fun on Saturday 5 November!
Published 2 Nov 2022
An evening of bonfire fun and spectacular fireworks is planned for everyone in Inverness and area on Saturday 5 November 2022!
Highland Council prepares for 20 mph roll-out
Published 1 Nov 2022
Transport Scotland has invited Highland Council to be a pilot Local Authority for the National 20 mph Implementation Strategy.
Corran Ferry – Infrastructure Improvement Scheme – Pre-Application Consultation Event
Published 1 Nov 2022
The Highland Council is planning to upgrade the ferry service on the Corran Narrows, Loch Linnhe, subject to funding and Council committee approval.