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News published September 2023

Industrial action
Published 21 Sep 2023
The Council’s intention is that schools will remain open to pupils and staff on strike days where it is safe to do so unless otherwise notified.
Ealain chruthachail a’ cur taic ri cànan is cultar na Gàidhlig aig Bun-Sgoil Dhùn Bheagain
Published 21 Sep 2023
Ealain chruthachail a’ cur taic ri cànan is cultar na Gàidhlig aig Bun-Sgoil Dhùn Bheagain
Social Work Forum
Published 21 Sep 2023
Social Workers from throughout the Highlands are set to come together for a Forum being held in Inverness today, Thursday, 21 September.
Proposed Dornoch Business Improvement District
Published 21 Sep 2023
postal ballot is to be held on the arrangements to propose a Business Improvement District (BID) for Dornoch for a period of 5 years from 1 March 2024 until 28 February 2029.
Greig Street Bridge, Inverness to temporarily close to allow important flood defence test
Published 20 Sep 2023
Greig Street Bridge, Inverness to temporarily close to allow important flood defence test
Postal Packs issued for Ward 7 By-Election
Published 20 Sep 2023
A total of 1,604 postal vote packs for the Tain and Easter Ross by-election have been posted out and the Highland Council is advising postal voters to read the instructions carefully when completing t
Highland Council hosts KIMO UK meeting
Published 20 Sep 2023
The Highland Council hosted this year’s annual general meeting for KIMO UK as outgoing Chair, Cllr Trish Robertson, passes the baton to her successor.
Still time to apply for the first decision making round of the 2023/24 Nature Restoration Fund
Published 19 Sep 2023
The Highland Council have extended the deadline for applicants to apply for the first decision making round of the 2023/24 allocation of Nature Restoration Funding by 12 noon, Wednesday 4 October 202
Thurso High School Heating Oil Leak and River Thurso – Update 19 September
Published 19 Sep 2023
Thurso High School Heating Oil Leak and River Thurso – Update 19 September
Chair welcomes work to continue enhancing safety in Highland communities
Published 19 Sep 2023
The Highland Council welcomes the partnership approach from Transport Scotland in implementing the 20mph speed limit on sections of trunk road through villages and towns in Highland.