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News published February 2024

Three-year strategy proposed to manage £113m budget gap
Published 21 Feb 2024
A three-year strategy to manage a budget gap of £113m is central to proposals going to Highland Council’s budget setting meeting on 29 February.
Dingwall & Seaforth garage rents agreed for 2024/25
Published 21 Feb 2024
Area Committee Members for Dingwall & Seaforth (Ward 8) have agreed a 7.95% increase in garage rents for the Ward’s garages and garage sites for financial year 2024/25.
Transport Scotland confirm funding for Wick- Aberdeen PSO for 2024/25
Published 21 Feb 2024
Late yesterday, Transport Scotland formally confirmed funding for the Wick-Aberdeen PSO to continue in 2024/25.
Provost delight after Hollywood star Russell Crowe confirms his band will visit Inverness in July
Published 21 Feb 2024
Provost delight after Hollywood star Russell Crowe confirms his band will visit Inverness in July
£21k of Community Regeneration Funding awarded to Dingwall & Seaforth organisations
Published 21 Feb 2024
Dingwall & Seaforth Committee Members, who met on Monday 19 February, considered and assessed applications submitted to the area’s Community Regeneration Fund.
Interim Community Council Elections – Voters encouraged to return ballots
Published 21 Feb 2024
Postal ballot papers for three contested Highland community councils were mailed out yesterday (Tuesday 20 February 2024).
Highland Council welcomes North Sea Commission delegation to Inverness
Published 20 Feb 2024
Highland Council welcomes North Sea Commission delegation to Inverness
Gaelic Tourism Strategy for Scotland launched
Published 20 Feb 2024
A new Gaelic Tourism Strategy for Scotland has been launched today (20 February) as part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week).
Primary Strategic Network in Education
Published 20 Feb 2024
A collaborative network of Head Teachers and Education Officers are working closely together with the goal of improving attainment and achievement in Highland primary schools.
Uncertainty over future funding of Wick PSO
Published 19 Feb 2024
The Highland Council is currently unable to confirm whether funding will be available to support the Wick-Aberdeen Public Service Obligation (PSO) after 31st March 2024.