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News published October 2023

Corran Ferry Ground Investigation Works
Published 10 Oct 2023
Work is to be undertaken at the Corran Narrows on Loch Linnhe waters to establish ground conditions which will help inform the detailed design of the infrastructure requirements for roll on/roll off..
Community Council Elections 2023– Postal ballots to take place
Published 10 Oct 2023
Following the close of the withdrawal period today at 12 noon (Tuesday 10 October 2023), an election will be held for the 10 contested community councils across Highland.
Highland Council travelling to assess road safety after landslide on B849 at Drimnin
Published 10 Oct 2023
Highland Council travelling to assess road safety after landslide on B849 at Drimnin
Highland Road Conditions Report - 10.10.23
Published 10 Oct 2023
Highland Road Conditions Report - 10.10.23
Corran Ferry repairs update – Monday 9 October
Published 9 Oct 2023
The MV Corran return to service date is now expected to be during the week beginning Monday 23 October.
Bin Collections Route Optimisation - Ross & Cromarty and Dornoch
Published 9 Oct 2023
Bin Collections Route Optimisation - Ross & Cromarty and Dornoch
Highland Road Conditions Report - 09.10.23
Published 9 Oct 2023
Highland Road Conditions Report - 09.10.23
Corran Ferry foot passenger service - October holidays and Mull Rally
Published 9 Oct 2023
Ahead of the October school holidays and the Mull Rally, 13-16 October, The Highland Council in partnership with the Emergency Liaison Group comprising emergency service partners and transport agencies, would like to appeal to the public and particularly road users visiting the Lochaber area over the coming weeks that the Corran Ferry is currently suspended due to essential repairs, and alternative foot passenger transport services from Corran and Fort William to Ardgour are in operation. No vehicle carrying service is available at this time and alternative road routes are required to the Ardnamurchan Peninsula.
First Local Place Plan registered in Highland
Published 9 Oct 2023
The Highland Council is pleased to announce that the Stratherrick and Foyers Community Council Local Place Plan is the first to be registered in The Highland Council development plans area.
Keep mindful across Monday as flood water impacts remain, warns SEPA
Published 9 Oct 2023
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned communities to ‘keep mindful across Monday’ as flood water impacts remain from the weekend’s severe weather event.