Local Authority News

Highland Winter Road Conditions Report - Thursday 28 November 2024

The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time.   It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.  

Funding For New Corran Ferry Announced

The Highland Council welcomes confirmation by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government Shona Robison that the Scottish Government will enable The Highland Council to use up to £28m of its funding through the Inverness & Highland City Region Deal to deliver a new electric Corran Ferry.   The vessels used on the route are in need of replacement and this funding announcement, alongside the existing investment commitments.  

Waste management long term strategic direction

At today's (Wednesday 27 November 2024) Communities & Place Committee, Members agreed the most appropriate long-term strategic direction for residual waste management is to continue to utilise a merchant provider solution.   Communities & Place Committee Chair, Cllr Graham MacKenzie said: "After careful consideration and analysis it has been agreed that a merchant provider solution is considered the most appropriate long term solution to our statutory waste management obligations, and that an energy-from- waste facility within the Highlands is not considered to be a suitable course of action.  

Council Takes Delivery Of New Snow Ploughs To Treat Winter Roads Across The Highlands

The Highland Council has invested in 6 new winter gritting vehicles to replace some of the ageing fleet.  Three vehicles have been delivered, with another 3 to be delivered shortly.  

Highland Winter Road Conditions Report - Friday 22 November 2024

The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time.   It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.  

Highland Winter Road Conditions Report - Monday 18 November 2024

The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time.   It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.  

Highland Council Ecology Strategy And Action Plan Gets Green Light

At the Economy and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday 14 November 2024 councillors adopted an ambitious action plan to tackle biodiversity loss and support a nature-positive Highland.   The Council's Ecology Strategy and Action Plan Strategy sets out and defines a series of key actions and activities that will assist the Council to deliver positive action to tackle biodiversity loss and start to address the ecological emergency for the benefit of its environment, economy, and communities.  

Responding To Bullying In Scottish Schools

New guidance to support schools and organisations working with children and young people to develop comprehensive anti-bullying policies and improve behaviour and relationships has been published.   ‘Respect for all' includes updates for staff on how to deal with specific incidents of bullying, including online bullying.  

Committee Adopts Core Paths Plan For Caithness

The Caithness Committee have agreed to adopt the modified Core Path Plans for Caithness.   At their meeting yesterday members had the opportunity to discuss a report that summarised the review of The Highland Council Core Paths Plan in Caithness.  

Highland Visitor Levy On The Agenda Of The Economy And Infrastructure Committee

On Thursday (14 November) the Economy & Infrastructure Committee will consider a report on a potential Visitor Levy for Highland.   This report sets out a proposed outline of how the scheme would operate and seeks members approval to undertake a public statutory consultation.