HC's Updated 'Guide to the Planning System for Community Councils' (and Communities) "The purpose of planning is to manage the development and use of land in the long-term public interest." Guide to the Planning System for Community Councils The Highland Council's...
Strategy Document Survey
Planning and its related legislation is changing all the time. PLANNING REFORM > On 18 Dec 2025, a Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill became law. This act is aimed at speeding up the consenting process for housebuilding, reservoirs and support clean power...
Community update: CAMERON BARRACKS ASYLUM-SEEKERS 3 December 2025 Background The Home Office confirmed on 27 October an intention to accommodate asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks in Inverness. Home Office FAQs can be viewed online. At a special meeting on 6 November...
Upcoming Resurfacing Works – October Planned resurfacing works on local roads during the upcoming school break, starting week commencing 13th October (weather permitting). Roads Affected B862 (Errogie to B851 junction) – Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th October B861...
Full Meeting Statement From 'The Community Council Convention of the Highland Council Area on the Impact of Major Energy Infrastructure | 14 June 2025' Message from Councillor Helen Crawford: "We promised to publish every written statement received from...
The Highland Council has officially launched its new Energy Projects Mapping Tool, delivering a major step forward in transparency around renewable energy development in the region. This milestone follows a motion brought forward in September 2024 by Councillor Helen...