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Council gives reluctant approval for 'unsatisfactory' plans for 24 new Drakies homes

Council gives reluctant approval for 'unsatisfactory' plans for 24 new Drakies homes

Council gives reluctant approval for 'unsatisfactory' plans for 24 new Drakies homes

27 June 2023

Councillor Isabelle Mackenzie says 'This is a very sad tale of something that should not have been allowed to continue.'


Proposals for around 150 new homes on the former Torvean Golf Course move ahead

Proposals for around 150 new homes on the former Torvean Golf Course move ahead

Proposals for around 150 new homes on the former Torvean Golf Course move ahead

27 June 2023

The plans were submitted by Highland Council and members were asked to raise 'material issues'


Bid for a new Home Bargains store in Inverness moves to the next planning stage

Bid for a new Home Bargains store in Inverness moves to the next planning stage

Bid for a new Home Bargains store in Inverness moves to the next planning stage

27 June 2023

Highland councillors were asked if they had any comments on the initial planning but none did


REVEALED: Inverness bridge closure dates for rest of 2023

REVEALED: Inverness bridge closure dates for rest of 2023

REVEALED: Inverness bridge closure dates for rest of 2023

27 June 2023

It is mainly during events such as the Inverness Highland Games, civic bonfire and Hogmanay event.


Some red mites taken home from Inverness secondary school

Some red mites taken home from Inverness secondary school

Some red mites taken home from Inverness secondary school

27 June 2023

It emerged last Thursday that the pests had been discovered at Charleston Academy.


New milestone for Inverness Castle transformation project

New milestone for Inverness Castle transformation project

New milestone for Inverness Castle transformation project

27 June 2023

The first elements of superstructure for the new link building are due to be delivered and installed.


Project near Loch Ness will stop folk using 'local countryside as an outdoor toilet'

Project near Loch Ness will stop folk using 'local countryside as an outdoor toilet'

Project near Loch Ness will stop folk using 'local countryside as an outdoor toilet'

25 June 2023

New public toilets and motorhome waste facilities have been officially opened at Falls of Foyers.


REVEALED: Find out where 'voluntary' car park meters are located in the Highlands

REVEALED: Find out where 'voluntary' car park meters are located in the Highlands

REVEALED: Find out where 'voluntary' car park meters are located in the Highlands

25 June 2023

Find out how much each new meter costs to install and in maintenance.


Hopes of additional waste collection around the NC500 to be heard at council next week

Hopes of additional waste collection around the NC500 to be heard at council next week

Hopes of additional waste collection around the NC500 to be heard at council next week

24 June 2023

A financial assessment claims it would cost between £110,000 and £150,000 depending on options


Approval for Inverness housing plan

Approval for Inverness housing plan

Approval for Inverness housing plan

24 June 2023

Cairn Housing Association is behind the bid for 24 mixed type residential units.


New 20mph limit signs rolling out across the Highlands

New 20mph limit signs rolling out across the Highlands

New 20mph limit signs rolling out across the Highlands

24 June 2023

Highland Council delighted at 'positive investment' of Transport Scotland.


UPDATE: Specialist advice sought for red mites infestation at Inverness school

UPDATE: Specialist advice sought for red mites infestation at Inverness school

UPDATE: Specialist advice sought for red mites infestation at Inverness school

23 June 2023

It emerged yesterday that the pests had been discovered at Charleston Academy.


Bid to slash charges for groups renting council properties to be decided

Bid to slash charges for groups renting council properties to be decided

Bid to slash charges for groups renting council properties to be decided

23 June 2023

The issue will appear returns to Highland Council but the finance bosses said it would cost £128,000 to £192,000.


Red mites infestation causes sudden closure of Inverness secondary school

Red mites infestation causes sudden closure of Inverness secondary school

Red mites infestation causes sudden closure of Inverness secondary school

22 June 2023

Parents and carers of the 777-pupil school have been told is not going to reopen until after the summer holiday.


'Champion of young people' appointed as new chief executive of Highland Council

'Champion of young people' appointed as new chief executive of Highland Council

'Champion of young people' appointed as new chief executive of Highland Council

22 June 2023

Highland Council has confirmed the appointment of Derek Brown as its new chief executive.


UPDATE: This Sunday's Junior Parkrun also cancelled as Travellers set up camp in Inverness park

UPDATE: This Sunday's Junior Parkrun also cancelled as Travellers set up camp in Inverness park

UPDATE: This Sunday's Junior Parkrun also cancelled as Travellers set up camp in Inverness park

21 June 2023

The decision follows the cancellation of this Saturday's Inverness Parkrun.


This Saturday's Inverness Parkrun cancelled as Travellers set up camp in Torvean park

This Saturday's Inverness Parkrun cancelled as Travellers set up camp in Torvean park

This Saturday's Inverness Parkrun cancelled as Travellers set up camp in Torvean park

21 June 2023

Highland Council is aware of the unauthorised encampment.


Winner dedicates Proud Scotland Award to Highland Council staff

Winner dedicates Proud Scotland Award to Highland Council staff

Winner dedicates Proud Scotland Award to Highland Council staff

21 June 2023

Highland Council's Fiona Shearer won the Proud Scotland Award for education earlier this month – but she says it was because of her colleagues.


PICTURES: Highland Council awards 'hard work and commitment'

PICTURES: Highland Council awards 'hard work and commitment'

PICTURES: Highland Council awards 'hard work and commitment'

21 June 2023

Highland Council has celebrated the talent and commitment of its staff across various sectors.


Highland Council halts the use of contractors for non-essential housing repairs

Highland Council halts the use of contractors for non-essential housing repairs

Highland Council halts the use of contractors for non-essential housing repairs

21 June 2023

A letter to contractors states the council will put on 'hold non-essential repairs and scale back on the use of contractors.'


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