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Revised rules for Highland burial grounds agreed after public consultation

Revised rules for Highland burial grounds agreed after public consultation

Revised rules for Highland burial grounds agreed after public consultation

17 May 2021

Revised burial grounds and crematorium management rules are to come into place from June 2021 for the next 10 years.


WATCH: Highland-Palestine protest calls on Highland Council to end pension fund investment in arms trader linked to Israeli Government attacks on civilians

WATCH: Highland-Palestine protest calls on Highland Council to end pension fund investment in arms trader linked to Israeli Government attacks on civilians

WATCH: Highland-Palestine protest calls on Highland Council to end pension fund investment in arms trader linked to Israeli Government attacks on civilians

17 May 2021

Protestors in vigil outside Town House to highlight use of weaponry linked to Highland Council pension fund used against Palestinian civilians


PICTURES: Vigil held in Highlands to mark Nakba Day and highlight how Highland Council pension fund bankrolls weaponry used against civilians in Palestine

PICTURES: Vigil held in Highlands to mark Nakba Day and highlight how Highland Council pension fund bankrolls weaponry used against civilians in Palestine

PICTURES: Vigil held in Highlands to mark Nakba Day and highlight how Highland Council pension fund bankrolls weaponry used against civilians in Palestine

17 May 2021

A protest highlighting how Highland Council’s pensions help fund weaponry used against civilians in Palestine and elsewhere took place on Saturday.


Dingwall homes' demolition plan to pave way for regeneration

Dingwall homes' demolition plan to pave way for regeneration

Dingwall homes' demolition plan to pave way for regeneration

16 May 2021

REGENERATION of a Dingwall neighbourhood is a step closer after Highland Council pushed ahead with plans to demolish and replace old council housing.


Bid to help EU citizens in Highlands ensure post-Brexit settlement status in the UK

Bid to help EU citizens in Highlands ensure post-Brexit settlement status in the UK

Bid to help EU citizens in Highlands ensure post-Brexit settlement status in the UK

16 May 2021

Help to ensure EU citizens apply for their pre-settled and settled status to continue residing legally in the UK after June 30 is being offered.


Dingwall and Seaforth goes it alone as Highland Council agrees area committee revamp

Dingwall and Seaforth goes it alone as Highland Council agrees area committee revamp

Dingwall and Seaforth goes it alone as Highland Council agrees area committee revamp

15 May 2021

A Highland Council area committee in Ross-shire is set to be split in two following a successful motion tabled at its latest meeting.


Parents of St Clement's School pupils in Dingwall get briefing on possible new sites

Parents of St Clement's School pupils in Dingwall get briefing on possible new sites

Parents of St Clement's School pupils in Dingwall get briefing on possible new sites

15 May 2021

Parents of St Clement’s School in Dingwall have been briefed on the latest developments in assessment of sites for a new school.


Vehicle damaged after hitting pothole – while being driven by Highland roads inspector

Vehicle damaged after hitting pothole – while being driven by Highland roads inspector

Vehicle damaged after hitting pothole – while being driven by Highland roads inspector

14 May 2021

A vehicle had to be recovered after hitting a pothole on a far north road – while being driven by a Highland roads inspector.


Ross school campaign: 'This is not a matter of competing demands but a matter of basic human rights'

Ross school campaign: 'This is not a matter of competing demands but a matter of basic human rights'

Ross school campaign: 'This is not a matter of competing demands but a matter of basic human rights'

13 May 2021

Replacement of St Clement's is not about competing demands but basic human rights, a parent has argued.


Highland Council agrees to align thinking on climate change and poverty to ensure a just transition throughout the region

Highland Council agrees to align thinking on climate change and poverty to ensure a just transition throughout the region

Highland Council agrees to align thinking on climate change and poverty to ensure a just transition throughout the region

13 May 2021

Councillor have called on the local authority to align its thinking around climate change and poverty.


Highland Youth Parliament launches ‘Mind Us’ mental health campaign to help Ross–shire youngsters

Highland Youth Parliament launches ‘Mind Us’ mental health campaign to help Ross–shire youngsters

Highland Youth Parliament launches ‘Mind Us’ mental health campaign to help Ross–shire youngsters

13 May 2021

HYP aims to deliver a campaign each year and has consulted with young people from across the Highlands to identify a key issue affecting them.


Councillors call for a share of renewable energy profits to be invested in Highland roads

Councillors call for a share of renewable energy profits to be invested in Highland roads

Councillors call for a share of renewable energy profits to be invested in Highland roads

13 May 2021

Councillors are calling for some of the profits from renewable energy schemes in the Highlands to be set aside to help improve the region's roads.


Highland Council to begin recruitment for a depute chief executive

Highland Council to begin recruitment for a depute chief executive

Highland Council to begin recruitment for a depute chief executive

13 May 2021

Recruitment for a depute chief executive is to begin following agreement today on a slimmer top tier in a revised senior management structure.


WATCH: Hidden features revealed during work at Highland castle set for massive revamp

WATCH: Hidden features revealed during work at Highland castle set for massive revamp

WATCH: Hidden features revealed during work at Highland castle set for massive revamp

13 May 2021

Hidden features have been uncovered during work at Inverness Castle, giving a new insight into its past life.


New partnership aims to promote squash across the Highlands

New partnership aims to promote squash across the Highlands

New partnership aims to promote squash across the Highlands

13 May 2021

High Life Highland is teaming up with Scottish Squash in a bid to encourage greater Highland participation in the racket sport.


Council publishes new welfare guide

Council publishes new welfare guide

Council publishes new welfare guide

13 May 2021

A new welfare guide has been published on Highland Council’s website to highlight the range of available financial support and guidance to residents.


New £122k role could be created at Highland Council

New £122k role could be created at Highland Council

New £122k role could be created at Highland Council

12 May 2021

Highland councillors will tomorrow debate whether to create a new deputy chief executive post as part of a cost-saving shake-up of senior management.


Deadline for UK Community Renewal Fund is on Friday

Deadline for UK Community Renewal Fund is on Friday

Deadline for UK Community Renewal Fund is on Friday

12 May 2021

A key focus for this fund is to support innovation and new ideas as well as investing in pilots that draw on local insights.


Anja 'proud and excited' after being appointed to Highland youth convener role

Anja 'proud and excited' after being appointed to Highland youth convener role

Anja 'proud and excited' after being appointed to Highland youth convener role

12 May 2021

Newly appointed Highland youth convener Anja Johnston says she will be looking to focus on mental health as part of the year-long role.


Demolition and replacement of old council housing moves closer

Demolition and replacement of old council housing moves closer

Demolition and replacement of old council housing moves closer

12 May 2021

REGENERATION of a Dingwall neighbourhood is a step closer after Highland Council pushed ahead with plans to demolish and replace old council housing.


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