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News published January 2024

Council house rent to increase by 7.95% for 2024/25
Published 31 Jan 2024
Council house rent to increase by 7.95% for 2024/25
Results of Community Council Interim Elections 2024
Published 30 Jan 2024
Fourteen Highland Community Councils have been formed following a call for candidates.
Chair represents Highland Council at Scottish Cities Week Event in London
Published 30 Jan 2024
The Highland Council’s Chair of Economy and Infrastructure Ken Gowans has returned from taking part in Scottish Cities Week (24-25 January) where he has been showcasing the investment potential of Inv
Funding confirmed for ten Community Regeneration Projects in Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Published 29 Jan 2024
Funding confirmed for ten Community Regeneration Projects in Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Community Regeneration Funding awarded to Caithness groups
Published 29 Jan 2024
Caithness Committee Members today (Monday 29 January 2024) considered and assessed applications submitted to the area’s Community Regeneration Fund.
Ward 5 Garage Rent increase approved for 2024/25
Published 29 Jan 2024
Ward 5 Garage Rent increase approved for 2024/25
Committee approves prioritised roads capital programme for Caithness
Published 29 Jan 2024
Members of the Caithness Committee today (Monday 29 January) agreed a list of prioritised programme of works for structural overlay/inlay works and surface dressing schemes which will be funded out of
Committee agrees new category for Duncraig Educational Trust Scheme
Published 29 Jan 2024
Committee agrees new category for Duncraig Educational Trust Scheme
Caithness Committee approves rises in garage and garage site rents
Published 29 Jan 2024
Members today (29 January 2024) agreed to a 7.95% increase in rents for garages and a 10% increase for garage sites in the Caithness area.
Young people across the Highlands are encouraged to register to vote during Welcome to Your Vote week
Published 29 Jan 2024
This week (29 January – 4 February) is Welcome to Your Vote week which is the ideal time to start conversations with young people about democracy, politics, and all aspects of voting.