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Highland Council issues pavement parking warning

Highland Council issues pavement parking warning

Highland Council issues pavement parking warning

12 December 2023

Highland Council's parking enforcement team is reminding drivers that pavement parking is now an offence.


'This is not the end': Campaign group Not Coul react to Coul Links planning consent

'This is not the end': Campaign group Not Coul react to Coul Links planning consent

'This is not the end': Campaign group Not Coul react to Coul Links planning consent

06 December 2023

Dr Tom Dargie of Not Coul said it was now likely the Coul Links application would be called in by the Scottish Government.


Are 20mph zones working in the Highlands?

Are 20mph zones working in the Highlands?

Are 20mph zones working in the Highlands?

04 December 2023

A public consultation on the Highland-wide 20mph limit programme has been launched.


Good news for north coast as Highland Council confirm delayed new Naver bridge build project to go out to tender

Good news for north coast as Highland Council confirm delayed new Naver bridge build project to go out to tender

Good news for north coast as Highland Council confirm delayed new Naver bridge build project to go out to tender

01 December 2023

The local authority halted the scheme just before it was due to go out to tender earlier this year.


Highland Council receives approval for amended Household Waste Policy

Highland Council receives approval for amended Household Waste Policy

Highland Council receives approval for amended Household Waste Policy

29 November 2023

Households will get an extra bin as part of the changes which aim to increase the amount of waste recycled while saving money for the service.


Grant aid for Sutherland community transport schemes

Grant aid for Sutherland community transport schemes

Grant aid for Sutherland community transport schemes

29 November 2023

The grants were approved by members of the council's economy and infrastructure committee.


Result declared in Melvich Community Council election

Result declared in Melvich Community Council election

Result declared in Melvich Community Council election

27 November 2023

Highland Council has declared the results of the election for Melvich Community Council.


RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

23 November 2023

She says 'if there are not enough jobs, not enough houses, unreliable transport and public services in these communities, people will not stay.'


HIGHLAND COUNCIL BULLYING: Staff speak about abuse fed by 'institutional secrecy'

HIGHLAND COUNCIL BULLYING: Staff speak about abuse fed by 'institutional secrecy'

HIGHLAND COUNCIL BULLYING: Staff speak about abuse fed by 'institutional secrecy'

23 November 2023

One whistle-blower says 'I was feeling so fragile that I actually did not want to live any more.'


Highland Council receives the most short term lets licence scheme applications

Highland Council receives the most short term lets licence scheme applications

Highland Council receives the most short term lets licence scheme applications

21 November 2023

Latest figures for the whole of Scotland have just been published


Highland Council invites community and staff to 'take the budget challenge'

Highland Council invites community and staff to 'take the budget challenge'

Highland Council invites community and staff to 'take the budget challenge'

18 November 2023

The local authority has shared a video explaining the budget challenge being faced.


20mph speed limits: 'Have your say on which you want to keep or lose,' urges Highland Council

20mph speed limits: 'Have your say on which you want to keep or lose,' urges Highland Council

20mph speed limits: 'Have your say on which you want to keep or lose,' urges Highland Council

16 November 2023

Views over new 20mph speed limits will be sought when a consultation opens next month – with the axing of some and creation of more all possible.


Vacancies on Sutherland Local Access Forum

Vacancies on Sutherland Local Access Forum

Vacancies on Sutherland Local Access Forum

14 November 2023

The forum advises the local authority on matters relating to outdoor public access.


Doubling council tax for Highland homes could generate £2.8m for cash-strapped council

Doubling council tax for Highland homes could generate £2.8m for cash-strapped council

Doubling council tax for Highland homes could generate £2.8m for cash-strapped council

10 November 2023

Doubling council tax on holiday homes could generate around £2.8m per year for cash-strapped Highland Council.


20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

07 November 2023

New 20mph limits on some Highland roads could be reversed in the new year, Highland Council has confirmed.


Struie road closed for 11 days due to council road works

Struie road closed for 11 days due to council road works

Struie road closed for 11 days due to council road works

06 November 2023

The route will be closed from 8am on November 13 to 6pm on November 24.


Unreliable concrete in schools to cost Highland Council 'at least £500,000'

Unreliable concrete in schools to cost Highland Council 'at least £500,000'

Unreliable concrete in schools to cost Highland Council 'at least £500,000'

05 November 2023

Urgent work had to be taken at both Charleston and Nairn academies to make them safe due to RAAC.


4 hours free parking in Inverness each Saturday in run-up to Christmas

4 hours free parking in Inverness each Saturday in run-up to Christmas

4 hours free parking in Inverness each Saturday in run-up to Christmas

01 November 2023

It is designed to attract more people to the city centre.


Voting papers for Melvich and Bettyhill community councillors are sent out

Voting papers for Melvich and Bettyhill community councillors are sent out

Voting papers for Melvich and Bettyhill community councillors are sent out

31 October 2023

Postal ballot papers have been mailed out ahead of contested community council elections in parts of Caithness and Sutherland.


Council's projected £100M shortfall could see reduced services, job losses and will be 'disastrous' for the local economy

Council's projected £100M shortfall could see reduced services, job losses and will be 'disastrous' for the local economy

Council's projected £100M shortfall could see reduced services, job losses and will be 'disastrous' for the local economy

28 October 2023

The leader of Highland Council warned that a budget shortfall of around £100M over the next three years will be 'disastrous'.


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