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News published May 2023

Committee updated on recruitment challenges within Health & Social Care Service
Published 22 May 2023
The report outlined the recruitment challenges being faced by the Health & Social Care sector nationally, more so locally in the Highlands and also acutely within the organisation.
Nairn Highland Games event bolstered by £10k of local funding
Published 22 May 2023
Members were delighted to announce an award of £10,000 worth of support to the Nairn Games Committee.
Nairn BID proposal and BID Ballot to be considered by Highland Council
Published 19 May 2023
They agreed to recommend to The Highland Council at its meeting on 29 June 2023 that as a potential BID levy payer the Council supports the Nairn BID Ltd Proposal in the next potential BID ballot.
Council Leader flags up investment opportunities in Highland at national event
Published 19 May 2023
Council Leader flags up investment opportunities in Highland at national event
Environmental Health advise caution as blue-green algae found in Castle Heather Park pond, Inverness
Published 18 May 2023
Environmental Health advise caution as blue-green algae found in Castle Heather Park pond, Inverness
Environmental Health advise caution as blue-green algae found in Castle Heather Park pond, Inverness
Published 18 May 2023
During periods of warm weather, the chance of Blue Green algae (cyanobacteria) affecting water courses, particularly ponds, lochs and canals (as well as rivers), increases.
Skye roads programme and Kilt Rock update
Published 18 May 2023
Skye roads programme and Kilt Rock update
Boundaries Scotland consults on new constituency boundaries for the Scottish Parliament
Published 17 May 2023
Boundaries Scotland has today published its provisional proposals for new constituency boundaries for the Scottish Parliament. It marks the start of a one month public consultation on the proposals, r
Climate Change Committee members welcome Net Zero Strategy and send to full Council for approval
Published 17 May 2023
Climate Change Committee members welcome Net Zero Strategy and send to full Council for approval
Sutherland SpacePort proposed byelaws
Published 16 May 2023
The Highland Council will promote, on behalf of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), proposed byelaws to restrict public access rights during launches at the Sutherland SpacePort by Tongue.