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Community input sought>HC Local Development Plan Delivery Program

Community input sought>HC Local Development Plan Delivery Program

The Highland Council is updating its Local Development Plan Delivery Programme and is looking for input from Community Groups. What is the purpose of the Delivery Programme? The Delivery Programme identifies the infrastructure, services and community facilities that...

Highland councillors back new ‘Dark Skies’ planning policy

Highland councillors back new ‘Dark Skies’ planning policy

Highland councillors back new ‘Dark Skies’ planning policy Press Release from the Highland Council | Published: 28 May 2026 Highland councillors back new ‘Dark Skies’ planning policy - Highland Council Draft policy to guide lighting in new developments across Highland...

SSG welcomes Highland Council move on Dark Skies planning policy

SSG welcomes Highland Council move on Dark Skies planning policy

PRESS RELEASE Published 26.05.26 | From Strathnairn Stargazing Group (SSG) & Strathnairn Community Council (SNCC)   Community astronomy group welcomes Highland Council move on Dark Skies planning policy   The Strathnairn Stargazing Group has welcomed...

Loch Kemp/Loch Ness PSH_PS-270-2_Day 4 Accompanied Site Visit

Loch Kemp/Loch Ness PSH_PS-270-2_Day 4 Accompanied Site Visit

Loch Kemp/Loch Ness Pumped Storage Hydro_PS-270-2 Day 4 Accompanied Site Visit Strathnairn CC, Stratherrick & Foyers CC plus Ness Salmon & Fisheries Board joined > Scottish Government 'Reporter' Highland Council Planning Department Statera's Project Manager...

Loch Kemp/Loch Ness PSH_PS-270-2_Day 3 Accompanied Roads Visit

Loch Kemp/Loch Ness PSH_PS-270-2_Day 3 Accompanied Roads Visit

Loch Kemp/Loch Ness Pumped Storage Hydro_PS-270-2 Day 3 Accompanied Roads Visit along B851 & B862. Strathnairn CC plus Stratherrick & Foyers CC joined > Scottish Government 'Reporter' Highland Council Roads Department Statera's Project Manager to visit the...

Proposed Changes to Highland Council Off-Street Parking (Draft)

The The Highland Council has published a draft order proposing changes to off-street parking across the Highlands. This is a formal public notice and residents are encouraged to review the details and provide feedback. Overview The draft Off Street Parking Places...

There ARE ‘alternatives’ | Scot Gov responds to SNCC Letter

There ARE ‘alternatives’ | Scot Gov responds to SNCC Letter

There ARE alternatives | Renewable Energy Developments & Alternatives to Onshore Wind (alone) Proposed to be delivered through an energy mix and Scot Gov acknowledges and agrees that "Offshore wind presents a transformational opportunity to grow our economy"...