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Bridge Maintenance and Investment Plans approved

The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee has today (Thursday 13 November 2025) approved a comprehensive report outlining the condition of its road bridge stock, the inspection regime, and the works required to maintain vital road structures across the region.   The report highlights the scale of the Council's responsibility for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and associated structures on the public road network, and sets out plans for future investment under the Roads and Infrastructure Capital Programme.  

Scottish Secretary: A new crusade on devolution within Scotland

It is time for a new crusade for devolution within Scotland, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander will say today.   In a speech to council leaders, the Secretary of State for Scotland will make clear that there is no route to a decent and prosperous Scotland without strong and effective councils.  

Community participation and engagement a key focus for Highland Council

At last week's meeting of the Communities and Place Committee, progress updates were provided on Highland Council’s ongoing work to increase participation and engagement with communities across the Highlands.   Members also considered a draft Participation and Engagement Strategy and agreed the Annual Participation Request Report for the Scottish Government.  

Short Term Let Control Area For Lochaber Considerd But Not For Caithness or Black Isle

Lochaber Short Term Let Control Area agreed as justified by local members.   'Lochaber has significantly higher short term let properties than the Highland wide average and demonstrates justification for a review to assist with the Highland Housing Challenge.' Following a detailed review of current housing data and short term let (STL) activity, the Lochaber Area Committee unanimously agreed that there is justification for consulting on the introduction a Short Term Let Control Area in Lochaber.  

Highland Council agrees annual report for Public Bodies Climate Change Duties

Highland Council's Climate Change Committee has agreed the Council’s 2024/25 Annual Report under Public Bodies Climate Change Duties, reaffirming its commitment to achieving Net Zero while recognising the complex balance between service delivery, community needs, and long-term decarbonisation.   The report shows that total operational emissions for 2024/25 were 34,893 tonnes of CO₂e — a 5% rise compared to the previous year.