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'Exceptional achievements' of Highland pupils, teachers and support staff is a source of pride

'Exceptional achievements' of Highland pupils, teachers and support staff is a source of pride

'Exceptional achievements' of Highland pupils, teachers and support staff is a source of pride

01 October 2022

Achievements are a source of great pride says Highland Council education chairman.


Keynote Scottish Government programme providing 1140 hours of free childcare is 'beginning to fail'

Keynote Scottish Government programme providing 1140 hours of free childcare is 'beginning to fail'

Keynote Scottish Government programme providing 1140 hours of free childcare is 'beginning to fail'

30 September 2022

Cllr Andrew Jarvie asks if the council can’t work within private sector budgets 'how on earth does it expect our partners to be able to?'


Ten for a tenner offer aims to tempt Sutherland residents back to the gym and swimming pool

Ten for a tenner offer aims to tempt Sutherland residents back to the gym and swimming pool

Ten for a tenner offer aims to tempt Sutherland residents back to the gym and swimming pool

29 September 2022

The promotion aims to flag the benefits of exercise and a longer-term membership.


Praise for Ukraine efforts

Praise for Ukraine efforts

Praise for Ukraine efforts

28 September 2022

More than 400 Ukrainian refugees are currently living in Highland hotels, including Inverness, Strathpeffer and Aviemore.


Planning consent granted for new Dornoch Firth distillery

Planning consent granted for new Dornoch Firth distillery

Planning consent granted for new Dornoch Firth distillery

28 September 2022

Plans for a new malt whisky distillery on the south bank of the Dornoch Firth have been given the green light by Highland Council.


'I think Melvich being in abeyance is just a blip': Local councillor confident community council will reform

'I think Melvich being in abeyance is just a blip': Local councillor confident community council will reform

'I think Melvich being in abeyance is just a blip': Local councillor confident community council will reform

28 September 2022

There are a total of eight seats on Melvich Community Council.


Councillors give green light to 112-home scheme at Dornoch

Councillors give green light to 112-home scheme at Dornoch

Councillors give green light to 112-home scheme at Dornoch

27 September 2022

The new homes are the third and fourth phases in an overall 194-unit development.


Green flag flying high at Tongue Primary School as pupils achieve fourth eco accreditation

Green flag flying high at Tongue Primary School as pupils achieve fourth eco accreditation

Green flag flying high at Tongue Primary School as pupils achieve fourth eco accreditation

26 September 2022

The school worked towards its latest award by focussing on litter and waste, biodiversity, and water.


Views invited on Highland Council housing strategy for affordable homes in next five years

Views invited on Highland Council housing strategy for affordable homes in next five years

Views invited on Highland Council housing strategy for affordable homes in next five years

25 September 2022

There is still time to fill out the Local Housing Strategy survey which is open until the end of the month.


Sutherland accommodation providers advised that applications will open shortly for mandatory new short-let licences

Sutherland accommodation providers advised that applications will open shortly for mandatory new short-let licences

Sutherland accommodation providers advised that applications will open shortly for mandatory new short-let licences

24 September 2022

Licences to be applied for after October 1


COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: Highland Council agrees £3.2m package to help worst-off locals through the winter

COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: Highland Council agrees £3.2m package to help worst-off locals through the winter

COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: Highland Council agrees £3.2m package to help worst-off locals through the winter

23 September 2022

The measures include a one-off £145 payment to the worst off households and an extension of free school meals


Clyne Heritage Society to hold guided walk and illustrated talk as part of Highland Archaeology Festival

Clyne Heritage Society to hold guided walk and illustrated talk as part of Highland Archaeology Festival

Clyne Heritage Society to hold guided walk and illustrated talk as part of Highland Archaeology Festival

23 September 2022

The society’s first contribution to the festival is a guided walk on Sunday around the cleared township of Ledoch in Strath Brora.


Literacy and numeracy in Highland schools: 'Where is the catch-up programme we were promised?'

Literacy and numeracy in Highland schools: 'Where is the catch-up programme we were promised?'

Literacy and numeracy in Highland schools: 'Where is the catch-up programme we were promised?'

22 September 2022

Earlier this year Highland Council area was ranked worst in Scotland for literacy and numeracy in P1, P4 and P7.


Highland Council seeks views on taxi and private hire fares

Highland Council seeks views on taxi and private hire fares

Highland Council seeks views on taxi and private hire fares

22 September 2022

People are being asked for their views on proposals by the council to review the maximum level of charges for vehicles fitted with taxi meters.


Impact of Highland support for war-torn Ukraine spelled out

Impact of Highland support for war-torn Ukraine spelled out

Impact of Highland support for war-torn Ukraine spelled out

22 September 2022

More than 400 Ukrainian refugees are currently living in Highland hotels, including Strathpeffer, Inverness and Aviemore.


Highland Council ready to weather financial storm

Highland Council ready to weather financial storm

Highland Council ready to weather financial storm

19 September 2022

Despite projected £9.7 million overspend Highland Council’s administration says it’s in a strong position to weather the storm.


Highland Council outlines cost of living crisis package proposals

Highland Council outlines cost of living crisis package proposals

Highland Council outlines cost of living crisis package proposals

16 September 2022

The council says that while it's facing its own budget problems, it's keen to help the region's most vulnerable households.


Trade body warns short-term let conditions will hit self-caterers in the pocket

Trade body warns short-term let conditions will hit self-caterers in the pocket

Trade body warns short-term let conditions will hit self-caterers in the pocket

15 September 2022

The draft policy includes a condition limiting the use of hot tubs.


Trade body warns short-term let conditions will hit self-caterers in the pocket

Trade body warns short-term let conditions will hit self-caterers in the pocket

Trade body warns short-term let conditions will hit self-caterers in the pocket

15 September 2022

The draft policy includes a condition limiting the use of hot tubs.


Council to observe Bank Holiday for State Funeral of Queen

Council to observe Bank Holiday for State Funeral of Queen

Council to observe Bank Holiday for State Funeral of Queen

12 September 2022

All schools, council offices and service points will be closed to the public on Monday, September 19.


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