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News published March 2025

Still time to take part in the Highland Visitor Levy Consultation
Published 18 Mar 2025
The last of the Community Webinar sessions takes place on 19 March from 18:00 to 19:00.
Social Work Forum 2025
Published 14 Mar 2025
Social Workers in The Highland Council in partnership with NHS Highland are hosting a Joint Social Workers' Forum to celebrate World Social Worker’s Day 2025 on 18 March 2025
Continued funding welcomed for ‘lifeline’ Wick-Aberdeen air service
Published 13 Mar 2025
Highland Council has today received confirmation from Scottish Government that it will continue to provide funding to the Wick-Aberdeen Public Service Obligation (PSO) into financial year 2025/26.
Tribute paid to former Provost of Inverness
Published 12 Mar 2025
The Highland Council is deeply saddened to announce that former Provost of Inverness, William John “Bill” Smith, passed away on Sunday, 9 March 2025.
Highland Council approves £2 million investment in environmental and community services
Published 12 Mar 2025
As agreed at The Highland Council’s budget meeting on Thursday 6 March, more than £2 million has been approved for investment in environmental and community services throughout the Highlands.
New waste and recycling collections begin in Skye and Lochalsh
Published 12 Mar 2025
Highland Council’s new waste and recycling collection service is now underway in some areas of Skye and Lochalsh.
Report highlights future sustainable opportunities for Wick John O’Groats Airport services
Published 11 Mar 2025
The Highland Council has today submitted the final output report of the Wick John O’Groats Airport Working Group to Transport Scotland.
Cuirm Dhuaisean FilmG As Motha A-Riamh
Published 10 Mar 2025
The winners of this year’s prestigious Gaelic short film competition, FilmG, were revealed on Friday night.
Community Payback helps Raasay Old Mill with new lease of life
Published 10 Mar 2025
A community payback team take the ferry from Sconser on Skye most Fridays to work on the renovations of this historic building.
Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme Consent Applications submitted
Published 10 Mar 2025
Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme Consent Applications submitted