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Highland Council
Ambitious, Sustainable and Connected Working together for the Highlands,supporting local life and welcoming new talent.
About Highland Council
The Highland Council serves the largest local authority area in the UK, supporting a diverse mix of vibrant towns, remote communities, and stunning natural landscapes. We are committed to delivering essential public services, fostering a sustainable environment, and keeping the Highlands connected. Our work touches every part of Highland life, ensuring our region remains a place rich in culture and full of opportunity. If you want to build a meaningful career while making a tangible difference to the people and places of the Scottish Highlands, explore our opportunities and join our team today. People in the Highlands want affordable housing, cleaner environments, excellent education and work opportunities, reliable access to transport and a good and safe quality of life. ‘Our Future Highland’ five-year strategic plan will deliver investment and outstanding services to improve the futures of its 238,000 residents and optimise the experience of its thousands of annual visitors.
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Signals from Highland Council
11 published signals
Presence & Recognition
Highland Council announced the Highlands' first Cultural Assembly will take place in Inverness on Wednesday 16 September, with Fiona Dalgetty of Fèis Rois confirmed as its first Convener.
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Operations & Supply
Highland Council reported that 15 Community Councils have successfully formed, 4 have not formed, and 1 may require an election if nominations exceed available vacancies after the withdrawal deadline.
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Legal & Regulatory
Highland Council is conducting a statutory public consultation on a Tiered Fixed-Amount Visitor Levy proposal over the next 12 weeks.
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Operations & Supply
Highland Council led the project as part of the Active Travel Strategy to encourage more people to be active for more journeys, more of the time.
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People
Highland Council employee John Murray is happy to help in the redesign process.
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Operations & Supply
Highland Council is working on collaborative masterplanning for two development sites at Ardersier and Essich Road to support the delivery of the Highland Housing Challenge.
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People
Highland Council appointed Eilidh Primrose as Highland Youth Convener for 2026-27, taking over from Leah McBain.
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Operations & Supply
Highland Council is preparing for the construction of a new floodlit FIFA-quality 3G sports pitch at the Inverness Campus.
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Presence & Recognition
Highland Council flew the Red Ensign on Merchant Navy Day to thank UK merchant seafarers.
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Presence & Recognition
Highland Council celebrated the opening of the Workforce North Co-Investment Fund with 172 Modern and Graduate apprentices joining the Council Leader and Convener.
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Capital & Finance
Highland Council contributed an additional £1.2 million to the seed fund for the Workforce North Co-Investment Fund, which is now open for applications with a new £2 million fund.
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