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New public transport link may finally go ahead

New public transport link may finally go ahead

New public transport link may finally go ahead

13 October 2022

A long-planned route for buses and emergency vehicles may finally go ahead after previous proposals were rejected following an outcry by residents.


Highland Council to get 12 new buses for school transport pilot

Highland Council to get 12 new buses for school transport pilot

Highland Council to get 12 new buses for school transport pilot

13 October 2022

Speculation is mounting about whether the local authority is taking its first steps towards setting up its own bus company


Almost half the young people in the Highlands plan to leave within five years

Almost half the young people in the Highlands plan to leave within five years

Almost half the young people in the Highlands plan to leave within five years

13 October 2022

Liberal Democrat Councillor Molly Nolan slams SNP and Greens over 'unforgivable' inaction warning of a 'demographic time bomb'


Housing fear over battery store plan

Housing fear over battery store plan

Housing fear over battery store plan

10 October 2022

NAIRN River Community Council are to object to plans for a battery energy storage facility south-east of Househill Courtyard.


Highland Council launches £450,000 cost of living support fund offering grants of up to £10,000

Highland Council launches £450,000 cost of living support fund offering grants of up to £10,000

Highland Council launches £450,000 cost of living support fund offering grants of up to £10,000

10 October 2022

Voluntary and community organisations can apply for cash to help people through the winter


NHS and council bosses discussed urgent response to ‘turbulence’ within adult social care

NHS and council bosses discussed urgent response to ‘turbulence’ within adult social care

NHS and council bosses discussed urgent response to ‘turbulence’ within adult social care

09 October 2022

One of the discussion points was how much to do locally, and to what extent the Highlands should wait for more details of the National Care Service.


Hydro Ness project commended at national awards

Hydro Ness project commended at national awards

Hydro Ness project commended at national awards

07 October 2022

The renewable energy installation has been commended with a Merit at the Structural Steel Design Awards 2022.


Council exploring if SpaceX Starlink satellite system could help connect communities in major emergency

Council exploring if SpaceX Starlink satellite system could help connect communities in major emergency

Council exploring if SpaceX Starlink satellite system could help connect communities in major emergency

07 October 2022

Councillors attended a recent briefing on resilience –how the council plans to respond to significant emergency events.


WATCH: Leading councillor slams 'disgraceful' bus services people ‘can’t rely on’

WATCH: Leading councillor slams 'disgraceful' bus services people ‘can’t rely on’

WATCH: Leading councillor slams 'disgraceful' bus services people ‘can’t rely on’

06 October 2022

HIGHLAND council’s Inverness leader has branded local bus services disgraceful as people deal with daily lists of cancellations and disruptions.


Two Scottish green freeport winners ‘decided’ but not yet revealed

Two Scottish green freeport winners ‘decided’ but not yet revealed

Two Scottish green freeport winners ‘decided’ but not yet revealed

06 October 2022

The losing bids are expected to be offered Investment Zone status though that is tricky


Culloden Academy woes continue amid concerns over delays and downsizing of the plans

Culloden Academy woes continue amid concerns over delays and downsizing of the plans

Culloden Academy woes continue amid concerns over delays and downsizing of the plans

06 October 2022

Highland Council was accused of 'trying to build a school to suit a budget, rather than finding the budget to suit a school'


Inverness winter payment boost possible

Inverness winter payment boost possible

Inverness winter payment boost possible

05 October 2022

Inverness councillors seek to increase a winter support scheme to payments of £150 per household in view of soaring cost of living.


Council and community planning partnership supporting World Mental Health Day

Council and community planning partnership supporting World Mental Health Day

Council and community planning partnership supporting World Mental Health Day

05 October 2022

Both organisations are providing tips and signposting people to available help.


Eight Highland community councils seeking nominations

Eight Highland community councils seeking nominations

Eight Highland community councils seeking nominations

04 October 2022

Highland Council reminds anyone wanting to represent their local community in the Interim Community Council elections has less than a week to apply.


Toilet site could heat Inverness Castle

Toilet site could heat Inverness Castle

Toilet site could heat Inverness Castle

04 October 2022

The disused Inverness public toilet block on Castle Wynd could be converted to a green energy centre to heat Inverness Castle.


Coup for Highland green freeport bid as Aberdeen-based company Zero-C Offshore joins Opportunity Cromarty Firth

Coup for Highland green freeport bid as Aberdeen-based company Zero-C Offshore joins Opportunity Cromarty Firth

Coup for Highland green freeport bid as Aberdeen-based company Zero-C Offshore joins Opportunity Cromarty Firth

04 October 2022

The company says it is 'perfectly aligned' with the bid as it aims to build the next generation heavy lift vessels


Drop-in event for proposed city centre cycle route

Drop-in event for proposed city centre cycle route

Drop-in event for proposed city centre cycle route

04 October 2022

Feedback will be sought on proposals for a new city centre cycle route this week.


Planned new infrastructure for Raigmore area will aim to prioritise buses

Planned new infrastructure for Raigmore area will aim to prioritise buses

Planned new infrastructure for Raigmore area will aim to prioritise buses

02 October 2022

Moves to create a dedicated bus and emergency service road route serving Raigmore Hospital will be discussed at a public information event.


HIGHLAND COUNCIL: Riverside Way plans to go on display in Inverness

HIGHLAND COUNCIL: Riverside Way plans to go on display in Inverness

HIGHLAND COUNCIL: Riverside Way plans to go on display in Inverness

30 September 2022

A drop in session for the public will be held.


'Exceptional' achievements of Highland pupils, teachers and support staff a source of pride to education committee

'Exceptional' achievements of Highland pupils, teachers and support staff a source of pride to education committee

'Exceptional' achievements of Highland pupils, teachers and support staff a source of pride to education committee

30 September 2022

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


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