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There’s still time to share your views about how Highland Council should spend its budget in 2026-2027.
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The Highland Council budget consultation closes 5 January.
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The Highland Council budget consultation closes 5 January.
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Highland Council Budget Challenge 2026/27
Our Future Highland: Highland Council Budget Challenge 2026/27 The public sector continues to face significant financial challenges – local council budgets are decreasing, costs are increasing, and…
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December 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
There’s still time to share your views about how Highland Council should spend its budget in 2026-2027.
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The Highland Council budget consultation closes 5 January.
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The Highland Council budget consultation closes 5 January.
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⚠️Met Office Yellow Weather Warning
❄️ Snow and Ice
📆 New Year's Day, 6am to Friday 2 January 2026, 11.59pm
Frequent and heavy snow showers may lead to some travel disruption to begin 2026.
Latest info 🔗 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
❄️ Snow and Ice
📆 New Year's Day, 6am to Friday 2 January 2026, 11.59pm
Frequent and heavy snow showers may lead to some travel disruption to begin 2026.
Latest info 🔗 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
December 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
⚠️Met Office Yellow Weather Warning
❄️ Snow and Ice
📆 New Year's Day, 6am to Friday 2 January 2026, 11.59pm
Frequent and heavy snow showers may lead to some travel disruption to begin 2026.
Latest info 🔗 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
❄️ Snow and Ice
📆 New Year's Day, 6am to Friday 2 January 2026, 11.59pm
Frequent and heavy snow showers may lead to some travel disruption to begin 2026.
Latest info 🔗 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
REMINDER: The Highland Council's service arrangements will change over the festive period 🎄
Full details on the changes are available here: buff.ly/QpSjCNv
#highland #christmas #newyear2026
Full details on the changes are available here: buff.ly/QpSjCNv
#highland #christmas #newyear2026
December 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
REMINDER: The Highland Council's service arrangements will change over the festive period 🎄
Full details on the changes are available here: buff.ly/QpSjCNv
#highland #christmas #newyear2026
Full details on the changes are available here: buff.ly/QpSjCNv
#highland #christmas #newyear2026
Part of Culloden Park, #Inverness, will be closed to traffic on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 2025 to enable the safe removal of two beech trees.
The closure will commence at 8:30am and should complete by 4pm each day.
The closure will commence at 8:30am and should complete by 4pm each day.
December 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Part of Culloden Park, #Inverness, will be closed to traffic on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 2025 to enable the safe removal of two beech trees.
The closure will commence at 8:30am and should complete by 4pm each day.
The closure will commence at 8:30am and should complete by 4pm each day.
✈️ The Highland Council is pleased to announce that Air Charter Scotland has been successful in taking over the Wick – Aberdeen air service. The contract will start on 12 January 2026 and run until 31 March 2026 with an option to be extended subject to funding.
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
✈️ The Highland Council is pleased to announce that Air Charter Scotland has been successful in taking over the Wick – Aberdeen air service. The contract will start on 12 January 2026 and run until 31 March 2026 with an option to be extended subject to funding.
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
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Some seasonal cheer as chefs from one of Scotland’s most famous restaurants co-operated with Highland Council’s catering team last week to ensure pupils at Dunvegan Primary School in Skye did not miss out on their eagerly awaited Christmas lunch.
Read more here 👇
Some seasonal cheer as chefs from one of Scotland’s most famous restaurants co-operated with Highland Council’s catering team last week to ensure pupils at Dunvegan Primary School in Skye did not miss out on their eagerly awaited Christmas lunch.
Read more here 👇
December 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Some seasonal cheer as chefs from one of Scotland’s most famous restaurants co-operated with Highland Council’s catering team last week to ensure pupils at Dunvegan Primary School in Skye did not miss out on their eagerly awaited Christmas lunch.
Read more here 👇
Some seasonal cheer as chefs from one of Scotland’s most famous restaurants co-operated with Highland Council’s catering team last week to ensure pupils at Dunvegan Primary School in Skye did not miss out on their eagerly awaited Christmas lunch.
Read more here 👇
Highland Councillors have raised £680 in their annual Christmas collection. The money has been donated to Cash for Kids, Highland and Mikeys Line.
Vice Convener, Cllr Biz Campbell who organised the collection thanked everyone for their generosity.
Vice Convener, Cllr Biz Campbell who organised the collection thanked everyone for their generosity.
December 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Highland Councillors have raised £680 in their annual Christmas collection. The money has been donated to Cash for Kids, Highland and Mikeys Line.
Vice Convener, Cllr Biz Campbell who organised the collection thanked everyone for their generosity.
Vice Convener, Cllr Biz Campbell who organised the collection thanked everyone for their generosity.
Fiona Duncan our Chief Social Work Officer has been elected as Convenor of Social Work Scotland, the professional leadership body for the social work & social care professions.
Read more here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
Read more here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
December 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Fiona Duncan our Chief Social Work Officer has been elected as Convenor of Social Work Scotland, the professional leadership body for the social work & social care professions.
Read more here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
Read more here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
⛔ Temporary Road Closure ⛔
🚧 U1207 Loch Coire nan Cnamh, Kinloch Hourn
The above closure will come into effect from 09:00 on the 10th of January 2026 and will remain in place until 17:00hrs on 11th January 2026.
The closure will be in effect from 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs daily and will remain open to
🚧 U1207 Loch Coire nan Cnamh, Kinloch Hourn
The above closure will come into effect from 09:00 on the 10th of January 2026 and will remain in place until 17:00hrs on 11th January 2026.
The closure will be in effect from 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs daily and will remain open to
December 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
⛔ Temporary Road Closure ⛔
🚧 U1207 Loch Coire nan Cnamh, Kinloch Hourn
The above closure will come into effect from 09:00 on the 10th of January 2026 and will remain in place until 17:00hrs on 11th January 2026.
The closure will be in effect from 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs daily and will remain open to
🚧 U1207 Loch Coire nan Cnamh, Kinloch Hourn
The above closure will come into effect from 09:00 on the 10th of January 2026 and will remain in place until 17:00hrs on 11th January 2026.
The closure will be in effect from 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs daily and will remain open to
⛔ Temporary Road Closure ⛔
🚧 U1316 Monument Hill, # Lochaline
The above closure will come into effect, dependent on weather conditions, from 9th January 2026 and will remain in effect until 12th January 2026. The closure will be in effect from 09:00-17:00 daily with the road open to traffic outside
🚧 U1316 Monument Hill, # Lochaline
The above closure will come into effect, dependent on weather conditions, from 9th January 2026 and will remain in effect until 12th January 2026. The closure will be in effect from 09:00-17:00 daily with the road open to traffic outside
December 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
⛔ Temporary Road Closure ⛔
🚧 U1316 Monument Hill, # Lochaline
The above closure will come into effect, dependent on weather conditions, from 9th January 2026 and will remain in effect until 12th January 2026. The closure will be in effect from 09:00-17:00 daily with the road open to traffic outside
🚧 U1316 Monument Hill, # Lochaline
The above closure will come into effect, dependent on weather conditions, from 9th January 2026 and will remain in effect until 12th January 2026. The closure will be in effect from 09:00-17:00 daily with the road open to traffic outside
⛔ Temporary Road Closure ⛔
🚧 U1316 Torr-na-Faire, #Lochaline
The above closure will come into effect, dependent on weather conditions, from 6th January 2026 and will remain in effect until 8th January 2026. The closure will be in place from 09:00-17:00 daily with the road open to traffic outside
🚧 U1316 Torr-na-Faire, #Lochaline
The above closure will come into effect, dependent on weather conditions, from 6th January 2026 and will remain in effect until 8th January 2026. The closure will be in place from 09:00-17:00 daily with the road open to traffic outside
December 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
⛔ Temporary Road Closure ⛔
🚧 U1316 Torr-na-Faire, #Lochaline
The above closure will come into effect, dependent on weather conditions, from 6th January 2026 and will remain in effect until 8th January 2026. The closure will be in place from 09:00-17:00 daily with the road open to traffic outside
🚧 U1316 Torr-na-Faire, #Lochaline
The above closure will come into effect, dependent on weather conditions, from 6th January 2026 and will remain in effect until 8th January 2026. The closure will be in place from 09:00-17:00 daily with the road open to traffic outside
We're delighted that Bus Users UK have presented us with the 2025 Catch the Bus Month Local Authority Engagement Award. Our campaign promoted the benefits of bus travel & encouraged more people to get on board.
More here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
#CTBM25
More here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
#CTBM25
December 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
We're delighted that Bus Users UK have presented us with the 2025 Catch the Bus Month Local Authority Engagement Award. Our campaign promoted the benefits of bus travel & encouraged more people to get on board.
More here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
#CTBM25
More here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
#CTBM25
The re-introduction of a short break service for children and young people in Inverness was welcomed by the Chair of Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee, Cllr David Fraser on a visit to The Orchard.
More here 👉 www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
More here 👉 www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
December 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The re-introduction of a short break service for children and young people in Inverness was welcomed by the Chair of Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee, Cllr David Fraser on a visit to The Orchard.
More here 👉 www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
More here 👉 www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
The Maid of Glencoul has returned to service on the #Corran Ferry route
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
@NWTrunkRoads @HighlandCouncil @trafficscotland
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@NWTrunkRoads @HighlandCouncil @trafficscotland
December 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The Maid of Glencoul has returned to service on the #Corran Ferry route
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
@NWTrunkRoads @HighlandCouncil @trafficscotland
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@NWTrunkRoads @HighlandCouncil @trafficscotland
How can we save money – could we do more in-house or should we out-source work to save money?
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📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/Q0fjSve
The budget consultation closes on 5 January 2026.
#budget26
💬 Have your say – post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/tZB4a7n
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/Q0fjSve
The budget consultation closes on 5 January 2026.
#budget26
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
How can we save money – could we do more in-house or should we out-source work to save money?
💬 Have your say – post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/tZB4a7n
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/Q0fjSve
The budget consultation closes on 5 January 2026.
#budget26
💬 Have your say – post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/tZB4a7n
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/Q0fjSve
The budget consultation closes on 5 January 2026.
#budget26
Still time to have your say on Thurso’s future
If you missed the recent public consultation events on £100m investment in education & community facilities in #Thurso, there’s still time to give your views.
Read more and take part here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
If you missed the recent public consultation events on £100m investment in education & community facilities in #Thurso, there’s still time to give your views.
Read more and take part here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
December 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Still time to have your say on Thurso’s future
If you missed the recent public consultation events on £100m investment in education & community facilities in #Thurso, there’s still time to give your views.
Read more and take part here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
If you missed the recent public consultation events on £100m investment in education & community facilities in #Thurso, there’s still time to give your views.
Read more and take part here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
Have your say on council tax reform 📣
The Scottish Government has commissioned a series of public engagement workshops to explore options for council tax reform.
The Scottish Government has commissioned a series of public engagement workshops to explore options for council tax reform.
December 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Have your say on council tax reform 📣
The Scottish Government has commissioned a series of public engagement workshops to explore options for council tax reform.
The Scottish Government has commissioned a series of public engagement workshops to explore options for council tax reform.
Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for households and businesses, leading to a significant increase in waste. We're encouraging everyone to take simple steps to reduce waste and recycle responsibly this festive season.
Find out more: buff.ly/o5snn8o
Find out more: buff.ly/o5snn8o
December 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for households and businesses, leading to a significant increase in waste. We're encouraging everyone to take simple steps to reduce waste and recycle responsibly this festive season.
Find out more: buff.ly/o5snn8o
Find out more: buff.ly/o5snn8o
The U1572 Glenconvinth Road will be closed between 9:30am and 4pm on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th December 2025 to enable arboriculture works to safely proceed.
The closure is required at short notice following recent storm damage.
The closure is required at short notice following recent storm damage.
December 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The U1572 Glenconvinth Road will be closed between 9:30am and 4pm on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th December 2025 to enable arboriculture works to safely proceed.
The closure is required at short notice following recent storm damage.
The closure is required at short notice following recent storm damage.
🎄 REMINDER: The Highland Council's service arrangements will change over the festive period 🎄
Full details on the changes are available here:
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
#highland #christmas #newyear2026
📸 Image by Claire Weaver.
Full details on the changes are available here:
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
#highland #christmas #newyear2026
📸 Image by Claire Weaver.
December 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🎄 REMINDER: The Highland Council's service arrangements will change over the festive period 🎄
Full details on the changes are available here:
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
#highland #christmas #newyear2026
📸 Image by Claire Weaver.
Full details on the changes are available here:
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
#highland #christmas #newyear2026
📸 Image by Claire Weaver.
Refuge accommodation for women and domestic outreach services for all are vital emergency lifelines, and the Council is committed to continuing to support both of these services moving forward. It has no intention of removing this essential support: www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
Council reassurance on domestic abuse services | The Highland Council
Council reassurance on domestic abuse services - Council reassurance on domestic abuse services
www.highland.gov.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Refuge accommodation for women and domestic outreach services for all are vital emergency lifelines, and the Council is committed to continuing to support both of these services moving forward. It has no intention of removing this essential support: www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
Invitation to Tender launched for next round of Wick Public Service Obligation
The Highland Council has today announced the publication of an Invitation to Tender for the next round of the Wick Public Service Obligation (PSO).
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
The Highland Council has today announced the publication of an Invitation to Tender for the next round of the Wick Public Service Obligation (PSO).
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
Invitation to Tender launched for next round of Wick Public Service Obligation | The Highland Council
Invitation to Tender launched for next round of Wick Public Service Obligation - Invitation to Tender launched for next round of Wick Public Service Obligation
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December 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Invitation to Tender launched for next round of Wick Public Service Obligation
The Highland Council has today announced the publication of an Invitation to Tender for the next round of the Wick Public Service Obligation (PSO).
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
The Highland Council has today announced the publication of an Invitation to Tender for the next round of the Wick Public Service Obligation (PSO).
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
What services do you want to be able to access locally?
What services matter most to you?
💬 Post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/CIPknKV
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/V33qOoR
The Highland Council budget consultation closes 5 January 2026.
#budget26
What services matter most to you?
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📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/V33qOoR
The Highland Council budget consultation closes 5 January 2026.
#budget26
December 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
What services do you want to be able to access locally?
What services matter most to you?
💬 Post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/CIPknKV
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/V33qOoR
The Highland Council budget consultation closes 5 January 2026.
#budget26
What services matter most to you?
💬 Post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/CIPknKV
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/V33qOoR
The Highland Council budget consultation closes 5 January 2026.
#budget26
⛔ Temporary road closure ⛔
🚧 U4261 Rossness Road #Invergordon
📅 0800 on Monday 5th January 2026 until 1700 on Friday 16th January 2026,
For new gas connection, the closure will be in place at the U4261 Rossness Road Invergordon, commencing from its junction to the B817 Evanton-Alness-Kildary Road
🚧 U4261 Rossness Road #Invergordon
📅 0800 on Monday 5th January 2026 until 1700 on Friday 16th January 2026,
For new gas connection, the closure will be in place at the U4261 Rossness Road Invergordon, commencing from its junction to the B817 Evanton-Alness-Kildary Road
December 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
⛔ Temporary road closure ⛔
🚧 U4261 Rossness Road #Invergordon
📅 0800 on Monday 5th January 2026 until 1700 on Friday 16th January 2026,
For new gas connection, the closure will be in place at the U4261 Rossness Road Invergordon, commencing from its junction to the B817 Evanton-Alness-Kildary Road
🚧 U4261 Rossness Road #Invergordon
📅 0800 on Monday 5th January 2026 until 1700 on Friday 16th January 2026,
For new gas connection, the closure will be in place at the U4261 Rossness Road Invergordon, commencing from its junction to the B817 Evanton-Alness-Kildary Road
⚠️ UPDATED Met Office Yellow Weather Warning
🌧️ Heavy Rain
📆 Sat 13 Dec, midday to Sun 14 Dec, 11.59pm
Periods of heavy rain may lead to travel disruption and some flooding.
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
🌧️ Heavy Rain
📆 Sat 13 Dec, midday to Sun 14 Dec, 11.59pm
Periods of heavy rain may lead to travel disruption and some flooding.
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
December 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
⚠️ UPDATED Met Office Yellow Weather Warning
🌧️ Heavy Rain
📆 Sat 13 Dec, midday to Sun 14 Dec, 11.59pm
Periods of heavy rain may lead to travel disruption and some flooding.
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
🌧️ Heavy Rain
📆 Sat 13 Dec, midday to Sun 14 Dec, 11.59pm
Periods of heavy rain may lead to travel disruption and some flooding.
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️