Home   Categories   Grid

Highland Council

Back to all categories

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Surely it’s time for a rethink of Inverness’s Academy Street revamp plans?

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Surely it’s time for a rethink of Inverness’s Academy Street revamp plans?

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Surely it’s time for a rethink of Inverness’s Academy Street revamp plans?

03 May 2024

Surely together we can iron out the problems, because one thing remains certain - Academy Street needs to be improved, says our columnist.


What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

02 May 2024

Kate Forbes says the SNP must ‘rewin trust’ but is change possible for a party after 17 years in power?


Highland Council bus service transports more than 50,000 in first year

Highland Council bus service transports more than 50,000 in first year

Highland Council bus service transports more than 50,000 in first year

02 May 2024

More than 50,000 passengers were able to take advantage of Highland Council’s in-house bus service in its first year of operation.


PICTURES: Stunning new images offer glimpse inside future Inverness Castle Experience attraction

PICTURES: Stunning new images offer glimpse inside future Inverness Castle Experience attraction

PICTURES: Stunning new images offer glimpse inside future Inverness Castle Experience attraction

02 May 2024

Stunning new images have been released offering a glimpse of what Inverness Castle will look like once it opens as a tourist attraction.


Inverness Castle’s new life as major attraction a step nearer after partnership deal

Inverness Castle’s new life as major attraction a step nearer after partnership deal

Inverness Castle’s new life as major attraction a step nearer after partnership deal

02 May 2024

A team who have worked with major UK visitor attractions like Legoland and Silverstone will help train staff at the Inverness Castle Experience.


Inverness Central Councillor Bet McAllister to retire in June after 17 years

Inverness Central Councillor Bet McAllister to retire in June after 17 years

Inverness Central Councillor Bet McAllister to retire in June after 17 years

02 May 2024

Colleagues paid tribute to her saying ‘ thank you Bet, thank you for all you have done’.


Overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues ‘very concerning’, says MSP

Overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues ‘very concerning’, says MSP

Overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues ‘very concerning’, says MSP

01 May 2024

Overflowing bottle banks and a repeat of collection issues that hit the council’s contractors in 2023 are “very concerning”, a Highland MSP has said.


First meeting for ‘ground-breaking’ pilot group in bid to involve community in future of Nairn Common Good

First meeting for ‘ground-breaking’ pilot group in bid to involve community in future of Nairn Common Good

First meeting for ‘ground-breaking’ pilot group in bid to involve community in future of Nairn Common Good

01 May 2024

Steps to boost community participation in managing Nairn’s Common Good assets have seen a new engagement group meet for the first time.


Multimillion pound Cabot Highland masterplan for new golf course at Castle Stuart passes fresh milestone

Multimillion pound Cabot Highland masterplan for new golf course at Castle Stuart passes fresh milestone

Multimillion pound Cabot Highland masterplan for new golf course at Castle Stuart passes fresh milestone

01 May 2024

Plans for a major revamp of the clubhouse at Cabot Highland Golf Club have been approved by Highland Council planners.


Highland Council to mothball Daviot Primary School

Highland Council to mothball Daviot Primary School

Highland Council to mothball Daviot Primary School

01 May 2024

Highland Council has decided to mothball Daviot Primary School from August.


£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

30 April 2024

The annual salaries for newly appointed Highland Council assistant chief executives has been revealed - each earning £124,787.


Committee grants planning permission in principle for redevelopment Charleston Academy and Kinmylies Primary School site

Committee grants planning permission in principle for redevelopment Charleston Academy and Kinmylies Primary School site

Committee grants planning permission in principle for redevelopment Charleston Academy and Kinmylies Primary School site

30 April 2024

A council committee has granted planning permission in principle for a redevelopment of the Charleston Academy and Kinmylies Primary School site.


Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

30 April 2024

Malcolm MacLeod, Kate Lackie and Allan Gunn are made assistant chief executives at the local authority.


Inverness business leaders believe questions remain over Academy Street plan

Inverness business leaders believe questions remain over Academy Street plan

Inverness business leaders believe questions remain over Academy Street plan

30 April 2024

Business leaders have been reacting to a study of the potential impact of planned changes to Academy Street in Inverness.


Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

30 April 2024

The plans are aimed at dealing with at least 12 school and spending millions more on much needed road repairs.


London-based renewables company planning large battery energy storage system

London-based renewables company planning large battery energy storage system

London-based renewables company planning large battery energy storage system

29 April 2024

The seven hectare site next to SSEN Transmission’s substation at Essich is earmarked to store 200MW.


Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

27 April 2024

A new project aims to help provide a fresh way for young Highlanders to pursue a career in the region’s construction industry.


Objections grow over plans for flats in Inverness neighbourhood near flash flood hotspot

Objections grow over plans for flats in Inverness neighbourhood near flash flood hotspot

Objections grow over plans for flats in Inverness neighbourhood near flash flood hotspot

27 April 2024

Plans for flats close to a known flash flooding hotspot in Inverness have sparked an array of objections from the public.


Builder to appeal rejection of 47 home plan for Loch Ness-side village

Builder to appeal rejection of 47 home plan for Loch Ness-side village

Builder to appeal rejection of 47 home plan for Loch Ness-side village

26 April 2024

A home builder is set to appeal Highland Council’s refusal to sanction a major housing development proposed for Drumnadrochit.


Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

26 April 2024

Calls are being made for Highland Council to scrap the plan after the results of the economic impact assessment.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More