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⛔️ Temporary Road Closure C1032 Barn Church Road, #Inverness 📆 from Tuesday 6 October until Friday 09 October 2026, ⌚️ shall only apply between the hours of 9am and 6pm 🪏 to enable a Contractor, working on behalf of Highland Council, to carry out road resurfacing works.

Map showing Balloch and surrounding farmland with a red curved line marking a route or proposed road running north of the town from near Culloden Academy and a school up to a junction by Upper Cullernie Farm.

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We're looking for your ideas on how local places in #Skye and #Raasay can be improved, protected or developed. Submit your ideas online here - buff.ly/vtpLKLB

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Join the Nairn & Nairnshire Community Partnership Networking Event! 📍 #Nairn Community & Arts Centre 🗓️ Friday 9th October, 12:00–14:00 The Highland Council’s Welfare Support Team will be there to help with Income Maximisation, Benefit checks & Budgeting support.

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UPDATE: works will commence on the 13th so as not to interrupt the Mull rally which finishes on the 12th

📮 Voters in Wards 3 – remember to return your postal vote pack! ❌ Remember: if you’ve chosen to vote by post, you can’t vote in person. 📥 Can’t return your pack by post in time? Hand it in at any polling station in your ward between 7am and 10pm on Thu 1 Oct. 🔗 More details buff.ly/rHgbEAk

Join the Badenoch & Strathspey Community Partnership Networking Event! 📍 Newtonmore Village Hall 🗓️ Wed 30th Sept, 12:00–15:00 (Free lunch 12–14:00) The Highland Council Welfare Support Team will be there to help with Income Maximisation, Benefit checks & Budgeting support.

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#Wick Service Point will not be operating on Thursday 1st October due to Caithness House being used as a Polling Station for the Ward 3 By-election. Normal opening hours will resume on Friday 2nd October 👉️ buff.ly/EdbGVtt We apologise for any inconvenience.

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📍Here is where you can vote this week for the Ward 3 Wick and East Caithness by-election 📆 Polling Day is Thu 1 October ⏰ Polling Places are open from 7am - 10pm 👀 Check your poll letter to find out where to vote or visit buff.ly/ZlQpWf0 🔗 buff.ly/8vrsrlB #Ward3ByElection

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The Scottish Cities Alliance is the unique collaboration of Scotland’s eight cities and the Scottish Government working together to promote the country’s great economic potential.

Inverness will host the Scottish Cities Alliance Autumn Investor Event this week, bringing together investors, government & business leaders to spotlight Highland opportunities and future growth. More here - buff.ly/4iciUAN buff.ly/8mWCk99

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Highland Council agrees to submit Short Term Let Control Area proposals to Scottish Ministers – Highland Council

The Highland Council has agreed to submit proposals for two Short Term Let Control Areas to Scottish Ministers following public consultation & consideration by local area committees. The proposals cover Inverness City & key rural areas across Highland. More info: buff.ly/CJ67Uiv

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Short term let control areas - decision taken at special committee of Economy and Infrastructure

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Exciting news! 🎉 The Highland Council Place Cluster has been shortlisted for UK Employer of the Year: The Standard (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2026! A massive thank you to our entire team, this nomination belongs to all of you. #IIPAwards2026 #EmployerOfTheYear

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The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 25/09/2026

🗳️ Voting in Wick & East Caithness Ward 3 by-election is on Thurs 1 October. When voting, rememember to rank candidates 1, 2, 3 and so on in order of preference. Rank as many or as few candidates as you wish. ✏️ Polls open 7am-10pm ✏️ No voter ID required 👉️ buff.ly/onm4yj7 #Ward3ByElection

Promotional poster for Ward 3 - Wick and East Caithness By-election showing an aerial view of the coastal town and harbour, Highland Council branding and election badge, with a website link and the hashtag #Ward3ByElection.

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We're looking for your ideas on how local places in #Lochaber can be improved, protected or developed. Submit your ideas online here - buff.ly/vtpLKLB The survey closes 20 November 2026.

Highland Council call for ideas to improve Lochaber, with a handwritten headline "Do you have any ideas for Lochaber?", a QR code linking to a survey, teal callout badges for place and policy ideas, and an aerial valley-and-river landscape background.

The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 25/09/2026

The B862 Fort Augustus - Whitebridge - Torness - Dores - Inverness Road will be closed between its junction with the A82 Dalnottar - Inverness Trunk Road and its junction with the U2223 Abbey Gardens, Fort Augustus, from 09:30hrs to 15:30hrs on 05/10/26. Local access will be maintained.

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The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 25/09/2026

📮 Don’t forget your postal vote! Postal vote packs for Ward 3 Wick and East Caithness by-election have been sent out. ✔️ Read the instructions carefully so your vote counts ✔️ Complete your ballot paper & statement ✔️ Return it in the envelope provided #Ward3ByElection

Voter slipping a ballot envelope into a red postbox slot labeled "TUE", promoting Ward 3 (Wick and East Caithness) by-election with website highland.gov.uk/byelection and hashtag #Ward3ByElection.

The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 24/09/2026

Leaving a vehicle on a road, verge, layby or other public place does not remove your responsibility as the owner. If your vehicle has reached the end of its life, make sure it is disposed of through an authorised treatment facility and that the correct DVLA processes are followed.

👀Curious about how Justice Services support safer communities? Come along to our Justice Service Open Day in #Wick (9 October) to learn about community justice, unpaid work programmes, and the role of social work in the justice system. Spaces are limited, book in advance. More 👉️ buff.ly/VdJigme

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Want to learn more about the work of Justice Social Work in #Lochaber Join us at our Justice Service Open Day in #FortWilliam 📍 Fort William: 6 October, 11am to 1pm Free to attend. Advance booking recommended. 👉️ buff.ly/VdJigme

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⛔️ Temporary Road Closure #A884 Liddesdale Hill Road, #Strontian 📆 from 12 to 21 October 2026, closed daily 09:00 - 18:00 ⌚️ road will be open outside these times with regular amnesties (see image) 🪏 closure is to enable resurfacing works. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.

Highland Council map showing a short red-marked closure on the A884 Liddesdale Hill near Strontian, Scotland, noting weekday closure 09:00–18:00 with brief amnesty windows 11:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 14:00 and 16:00 - 16:30.

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⛔️ Temporary Road Closure B0862 Haugh Road, B0862 Castle Road and C1184 View Place, #Inverness from Monday 28 September until Friday 09 October 2026 and shall only apply between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 for footpath improvements and resurfacing works.

Y-shaped cluster of streets highlighting a temporary road closure in red on a detailed map of central Inverness, running between the River Ness and the Haugh/Culloden area and marking Castle Road/Ness Bank and View Place beside labelled buildings and roads.

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The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 22/09/2026

We're looking for your ideas on how local places in #Caithness #Sutherland & #WesterRoss can be improved, protected or developed. Submit your ideas online here - buff.ly/vtpLKLB The survey closes 20 November 2026.

Call for local ideas reading "Do you have ideas for Wester Ross, Caithness, or Sutherland?" from The Highland Council, showing a QR code and sunset coastal photo, inviting community suggestions for place- and policy-related projects with a survey open until 20 November 2026.

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🏠 The future of proposed Short Term Let Control Areas in Inverness City & a wider Highland Rural area will be considered by our Economy & Infrastructure Committee on Monday. Read more here including a quote from the Chair, Cllr Ken Gowans - buff.ly/XrdaTWa

The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 22/09/2026

⛔️ Road Closure: Achnagarron-Rosskeen Road, #Alness will be closed 8am, Monday 12 October 2026 - 5pm, Fri 12 February 2027 to allow essential bridge repair works to be carried out. The closure affects the section from its junction with the A9 Trunk Road, extending south for approximately 500 metres.

Map showing the U1474 Achnagarron–Rosskeen road closure and the marked diversion route between Alness and Cromlet/Cromarty area, highlighting closed section near Rosskeen Bridge, alternate route via the A9, coastal landmarks and parking.

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The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 22/09/2026

⛔️ Road Closure Notice - Caplich Road, #Alness will be closed 8am Monday 12 October - 5pm, Wednesday 21 October 2026 to allow resurfacing works to be carried out. 📍 The closure will be in place from the junction with the Caplich Road side road to the junction with U2056 Obsdale Road.

Map showing U1962 Caplich Road in Alness, highlighting a short north–south section of Caplich Road through the Shillinghill residential area, with the River Alness to the west, Bridgend Primary School and Shillinghill Park nearby, and High Street (B817) to the south.

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The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 21/09/2026

What could make your local area better? Help shape the new Highland Local Development Plan by sharing your ideas on greenspaces, facilities, biodiversity, climate adaptation and more. 💡 buff.ly/FHbpN6D 📅 Closes 20 Nov 2026

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The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 21/09/2026

Help shape the future of Highland's night skies. We're seeking views on draft guidance to reduce light pollution and protect our renowned dark skies. Read more & take part here - buff.ly/f1ZOk2x

The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 21/09/2026

Post votes packs for the Ward 3 Wick and East Caithness by-election have now been sent out. If you're voting by post, please read the instructions carefully when completing your postal vote statement & ballot paper to help ensure your vote counts. buff.ly/GsdaSM8 #Ward3ByElection

Voter slipping a ballot envelope into a red post box marked "TUE", promoting Highland Council Ward 3 (Wick and East Caithness) by-election with website highland.gov.uk/byelection and hashtag #Ward3ByElection.

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The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 18/09/2026

Church Lane in #Inverness will be closed from 8am on Monday 21st September until 6pm on Friday 4th December 2026, during masonry repair works to the Free North Church building. Alternative routes are available.

Interactive street map showing the river labeled "Friars' Shot" with a bridge crossing and two red pushpin markers on the east bank near Bank St and Church St, with map control icons along the left edge.

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The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 17/09/2026

Highland Council is seeking a meeting with the First Minister to discuss how public sector reform can strengthen local decision-making, support economic growth and improve outcomes for communities across the Highlands. Find out more: buff.ly/0Oe2kIL 🔗

Highland Council seeking a meeting with the First Minister on public sector reforms, shown as a headline over a photo of the council’s purple-branded office sign on a grassy verge.

The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 17/09/2026

UPDATE: Visitor Levy Consultation 📢 Having trouble opening or sharing links on Facebook? It’s incorrectly flagging personal login links as security risks. Your data remains completely safe (ISO/IEC 27001 certified). (1/2)

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The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 17/09/2026

Highland Council has agreed the first steps in responding to the Highland Poverty & Equality Commission's recommendations. Priorities include tackling fuel poverty, maximising incomes, strengthening partnerships, & expanding community hubs More here - buff.ly/LVUWn4N

Aerial view of a council office and surrounding neighborhood with an overlaid headline: "Poverty & Inequality - Council takes forward first calls to action," announcing local government's steps to address poverty and inequality.

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The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 16/09/2026

Vehicle at the end of its life? Don't dump it - scrap it the right way Abandoned vehicles can become an eyesore, attract antisocial behaviour, and cost public money to remove. ✅ Dispose of end-of-life vehicles responsibly ✅ Use an authorised treatment facility Find out more: buff.ly/CGbbT0D

Public-service notice from The Highland Council urging owners not to dump end-of-life cars; shows a silver hatchback parked on grass with the headline "Vehicle at the end of its life? Don’t dump it – scrap it the right way" and subtext about 166 vehicles removed last year.

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The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 16/09/2026

Reminder that we will be streaming the meeting of The Highland Council tomorrow, on YouTube and our webcast platform. 🗓️ Thursday 17 September 2026 ⏰ from 9.35am 👀 YouTube: buff.ly/I0JjN0L 👀 Webcast: buff.ly/aH2U1J8

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The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk · 16/09/2026

🗳️ Postal ballot papers for the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Council election will be issued on Monday, 21 September 2026. If you're eligible to vote, make sure your completed ballot paper is returned by 12 noon on 8 October 2026. Find out more: buff.ly/jpAzu62

Banner announcing Community Council Elections, showing a white ballot-box icon in a purple circle and the English title "Community Council Elections" with the Gaelic translation "Taghaidhhean Comhairle Coimhearsnachd" on purple and green bands.

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Torvean Bridge in #Inverness has now reopened. Apologies for the inconvenience caused.

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Our Highland Archaeology Conference 2026 programme has been unveiled! Join us on 10-11 October for two days of fascinating talks, discoveries & heritage projects from across the Highlands. 💻 Online tickets available for the first time 🎟️ Book now: buff.ly/CpNP8Cg #HighlandArchaeology

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From 21 September to 4 October, Fairtrade Fortnight celebrates the positive impact that fairer trade can have on farmers, workers and communities around the world. Find out more about Fairtrade Fortnight and how you can get involved at: buff.ly/WQcHgxq #FairtradeFortnight #FairtradeInverness

What would make your area an even better place to live, work or visit? Share your ideas for Highland's future through our Call for Ideas survey, now open until 20 November 2026. Your views will help shape the next Highland Local Development Plan. 👉 Take part here: buff.ly/d9YcDpi

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