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News published December 2023

Highland Council service arrangements over festive period 2023/2024
Published 18 Dec 2023
The Service Centre will close at 4pm on 22 December, re-opening on 27, 28 and 29 December (opening times 10am to 4pm). It will be closed on 1 and 2 January and open 8am to 5pm from 3 January 20
Highland Road Conditions Report – Monday, 18 December 2023
Published 18 Dec 2023
Highland Road Conditions Report – Monday, 18 December 2023
Amber rain warning - Sunday 17 December
Published 15 Dec 2023
The transport network in the north west of Scotland is set to face disruption, following an amber warning for heavy rain from the Met Office.
Improvement works to A861 in Lochaber completed
Published 15 Dec 2023
The Highland Council is pleased to announce that road improvement works along a section of the A861 route in Lochaber are completed.
Second planned closure of Uig Harbour – Update 15 December
Published 15 Dec 2023
Second planned closure of Uig Harbour – Update 15 December
Work agreed to provide energy security resilience in Highland
Published 15 Dec 2023
Work agreed to provide energy security resilience in Highland
Highland Council to progress substantial land audit tracker project
Published 15 Dec 2023
Highland Council to progress substantial land audit tracker project
New approach agreed in review of Council assets
Published 14 Dec 2023
New approach agreed in review of Council assets
New Nairn Academy planning application lodged
Published 14 Dec 2023
A planning application has been submitted for the erection of a replacement secondary school, car parking, sports pitches and demolition of the existing Nairn Academy.
Response to Education Reform Bill Consultation
Published 14 Dec 2023
The Highland Council is supportive of the Bill, however stresses the need for adequate funding, resources and a focus on place-based solutions in the area to meet its vision.