The Highland Council (Comhairle na Gaidhealtachd in Gaelic) represents 22 wards, each electing three or four councillors by the single transferable vote system, which creates a form of proportional representation. The total number of councillors is 80, and the main meeting place and main offices are in Glenurquhart Road, Inverness.
Current administration
The most recent election of the council was on 3 May 2012, and resulted in a coalition administration formed by all three political parties on the council, the SNP, the Liberal Democrats and the Labour party. The Coalition had 45 councillors and the other 35 councillors were Independents.
In Scotland, local government counties were created under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889. The 1889 legislation created county councils, turned each civil county (with one exception) into a contiguous area (without separate fragments) and adjusted boundaries where civil parishes straddled county boundaries, or had fragments in more than one county. The counties of Ross and Cromarty were merged to form Ross and Cromarty.[9]
Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973
Under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, local government counties, cities and their subordinate councils (including burghs and parishes) were abolished and replaced by an upper tier of regions each of which contained a number of districts except for the Western Isles, Shetland Islands and Orkney Islands where each had a single-tier authority created which exercised all the powers elsewhere split across two levels of local government. Two of the three islands authorities - Orkney and Shetland - changed their legal nature but continued with boundaries identical to the earlier counties; the Western Isles area was previously split between Invernessshire and Ross and Cromarty.
Join us this Friday 13 August 2021 from 9am for coverage of the Ward 3 Wick and East Caithness and Ward 13 Inverness West by-elections.
Declarations will be broadcast on YouTube live on this channel.
For all the latest news and results, follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/highlandcouncil
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published: 08 Aug 2021
Highland Council Housing Tenants Benefits
Find out what benefits you can get online.
published: 26 Oct 2016
Applying the Place Principle – Highland Council
Applying the Place Principle – Highland Council
Highland Council are applying the Place Principle to deliver their growth in a more proactive, coordinated and collaborative way. The Improvement Service’s Planning Skills team invite you to listen in to our Webinar to hear more about their approach.
Scott Dalgarno, the Development Plan Manager at Highland Council, will explain the headline themes in their approach to achieve localism, coordination and ensure delivery that leads growth in the Fort William area. Their use of a delivery programme to guide action, responsibilities and ongoing monitoring is applicable to anyone looking to employ a place based approach to coordinating better outcomes.
This webinar is primarily aimed at community planning and spatial planning staff from local au...
published: 29 Apr 2019
Highland Council - Day Overview
A brief montage of our Invernes access guide launch event with The Highland Council
published: 28 Apr 2014
The Highland Council's Home Energy Efficiency Programme
Our Energy Efficiency Programme has helped around 1700 homeowners in the Highlands area over the past 6 years
published: 05 Jun 2019
Highland Council YMI (Traditional) Gathering
Fèisean nan Gàidheal delivers a contract teaching Scottish traditional music in all Highland Council primary schools through the Scottish Government's Youth Music Initiative with funding devolved to Creative Scotland. In June 2015, Fèis Rois organised a gathering of young people from schools across the Highlands to celebrate BBC Music Day with a day of music-making in Inverness.
published: 23 Jul 2015
Responding to the coronavirus (COVID19) crisis at Highland Council
A look at the massive amount of work going on behind the scenes as the Highland Council and its partners respond to the COVID19 outbreak. Also included is a message from Chief Executive Donna Manson
published: 20 Mar 2020
Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee - February 2024
Meeting of The Highland Council's Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee held on Monday 12 February 2024.
The agenda and papers for this meeting are available here: https://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/4932/isle_of_skye_and_raasay_committee
Key agenda items:
• Minutes from the previous meeting
• Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Local Committee Performance Report
• School Inspection Report - Portree Primary School
• Portree High Associated School Group Overview
• Area Roads Capital Programme 2024/25
• Housing Performance Report - 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2023
• Housing Revenue Account - Garage rents 2024/25
• Waste Management and Environmental Health (Abandoned vehicles) upadate
• Modified West Highland and Islands Amended Core Paths Plan, Skye and Raasay Area
• Scottish Govern...
published: 12 Feb 2024
Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Area Committee - May 2024
The meeting of The Highland Council's Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Area Committee held on Monday 20 May 2024.
The agenda and papers for this meeting are available here: https://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/4973/wester_ross_strathpeffer_and_lochalsh_committee
Key agenda items:
• Scottish and Fire Rescue Service
• Scottish Ambulance Service update - presentation
• Housing Performance Report - 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
published: 21 May 2024
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Join us this Friday 13 August 2021 from 9am for coverage of the Ward 3 Wick and East Caithness and Ward 13 Inverness West by-elections.
Declarations will be br...
Join us this Friday 13 August 2021 from 9am for coverage of the Ward 3 Wick and East Caithness and Ward 13 Inverness West by-elections.
Declarations will be broadcast on YouTube live on this channel.
For all the latest news and results, follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/highlandcouncil
And we'll also be on Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/highlandcouncil
Plus we'll have all the latest news and results on The Highland Council website: https://www.highland.gov.uk/byelection
Join us this Friday 13 August 2021 from 9am for coverage of the Ward 3 Wick and East Caithness and Ward 13 Inverness West by-elections.
Declarations will be broadcast on YouTube live on this channel.
For all the latest news and results, follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/highlandcouncil
And we'll also be on Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/highlandcouncil
Plus we'll have all the latest news and results on The Highland Council website: https://www.highland.gov.uk/byelection
Applying the Place Principle – Highland Council
Highland Council are applying the Place Principle to deliver their growth in a more proactive, coordinated and ...
Applying the Place Principle – Highland Council
Highland Council are applying the Place Principle to deliver their growth in a more proactive, coordinated and collaborative way. The Improvement Service’s Planning Skills team invite you to listen in to our Webinar to hear more about their approach.
Scott Dalgarno, the Development Plan Manager at Highland Council, will explain the headline themes in their approach to achieve localism, coordination and ensure delivery that leads growth in the Fort William area. Their use of a delivery programme to guide action, responsibilities and ongoing monitoring is applicable to anyone looking to employ a place based approach to coordinating better outcomes.
This webinar is primarily aimed at community planning and spatial planning staff from local authorities but we welcome anyone working with communities on place based issues.
Applying the Place Principle – Highland Council
Highland Council are applying the Place Principle to deliver their growth in a more proactive, coordinated and collaborative way. The Improvement Service’s Planning Skills team invite you to listen in to our Webinar to hear more about their approach.
Scott Dalgarno, the Development Plan Manager at Highland Council, will explain the headline themes in their approach to achieve localism, coordination and ensure delivery that leads growth in the Fort William area. Their use of a delivery programme to guide action, responsibilities and ongoing monitoring is applicable to anyone looking to employ a place based approach to coordinating better outcomes.
This webinar is primarily aimed at community planning and spatial planning staff from local authorities but we welcome anyone working with communities on place based issues.
Fèisean nan Gàidheal delivers a contract teaching Scottish traditional music in all Highland Council primary schools through the Scottish Government's Youth Mus...
Fèisean nan Gàidheal delivers a contract teaching Scottish traditional music in all Highland Council primary schools through the Scottish Government's Youth Music Initiative with funding devolved to Creative Scotland. In June 2015, Fèis Rois organised a gathering of young people from schools across the Highlands to celebrate BBC Music Day with a day of music-making in Inverness.
Fèisean nan Gàidheal delivers a contract teaching Scottish traditional music in all Highland Council primary schools through the Scottish Government's Youth Music Initiative with funding devolved to Creative Scotland. In June 2015, Fèis Rois organised a gathering of young people from schools across the Highlands to celebrate BBC Music Day with a day of music-making in Inverness.
A look at the massive amount of work going on behind the scenes as the Highland Council and its partners respond to the COVID19 outbreak. Also included is a mes...
A look at the massive amount of work going on behind the scenes as the Highland Council and its partners respond to the COVID19 outbreak. Also included is a message from Chief Executive Donna Manson
A look at the massive amount of work going on behind the scenes as the Highland Council and its partners respond to the COVID19 outbreak. Also included is a message from Chief Executive Donna Manson
Meeting of The Highland Council's Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee held on Monday 12 February 2024.
The agenda and papers for this meeting are available ...
Meeting of The Highland Council's Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee held on Monday 12 February 2024.
The agenda and papers for this meeting are available here: https://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/4932/isle_of_skye_and_raasay_committee
Key agenda items:
• Minutes from the previous meeting
• Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Local Committee Performance Report
• School Inspection Report - Portree Primary School
• Portree High Associated School Group Overview
• Area Roads Capital Programme 2024/25
• Housing Performance Report - 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2023
• Housing Revenue Account - Garage rents 2024/25
• Waste Management and Environmental Health (Abandoned vehicles) upadate
• Modified West Highland and Islands Amended Core Paths Plan, Skye and Raasay Area
• Scottish Government Play Funding Allocation
• Community Regeneration Fund - Assessment of Applications
Meeting of The Highland Council's Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee held on Monday 12 February 2024.
The agenda and papers for this meeting are available here: https://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/4932/isle_of_skye_and_raasay_committee
Key agenda items:
• Minutes from the previous meeting
• Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Local Committee Performance Report
• School Inspection Report - Portree Primary School
• Portree High Associated School Group Overview
• Area Roads Capital Programme 2024/25
• Housing Performance Report - 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2023
• Housing Revenue Account - Garage rents 2024/25
• Waste Management and Environmental Health (Abandoned vehicles) upadate
• Modified West Highland and Islands Amended Core Paths Plan, Skye and Raasay Area
• Scottish Government Play Funding Allocation
• Community Regeneration Fund - Assessment of Applications
The meeting of The Highland Council's Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Area Committee held on Monday 20 May 2024.
The agenda and papers for this meeting ...
The meeting of The Highland Council's Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Area Committee held on Monday 20 May 2024.
The agenda and papers for this meeting are available here: https://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/4973/wester_ross_strathpeffer_and_lochalsh_committee
Key agenda items:
• Scottish and Fire Rescue Service
• Scottish Ambulance Service update - presentation
• Housing Performance Report - 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
The meeting of The Highland Council's Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Area Committee held on Monday 20 May 2024.
The agenda and papers for this meeting are available here: https://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/4973/wester_ross_strathpeffer_and_lochalsh_committee
Key agenda items:
• Scottish and Fire Rescue Service
• Scottish Ambulance Service update - presentation
• Housing Performance Report - 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Tune into 'The Scottish Isle' here on YouTube, every Wednesday and Sunday night's, at 7 pm (GMT).
The Scottish Isle YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheS...
Tune into 'The Scottish Isle' here on YouTube, every Wednesday and Sunday night's, at 7 pm (GMT).
The Scottish Isle YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScottishIsle
Tune into 'The Scottish Isle' here on YouTube, every Wednesday and Sunday night's, at 7 pm (GMT).
The Scottish Isle YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScottishIsle
Join us this Friday 13 August 2021 from 9am for coverage of the Ward 3 Wick and East Caithness and Ward 13 Inverness West by-elections.
Declarations will be broadcast on YouTube live on this channel.
For all the latest news and results, follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/highlandcouncil
And we'll also be on Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/highlandcouncil
Plus we'll have all the latest news and results on The Highland Council website: https://www.highland.gov.uk/byelection
Applying the Place Principle – Highland Council
Highland Council are applying the Place Principle to deliver their growth in a more proactive, coordinated and collaborative way. The Improvement Service’s Planning Skills team invite you to listen in to our Webinar to hear more about their approach.
Scott Dalgarno, the Development Plan Manager at Highland Council, will explain the headline themes in their approach to achieve localism, coordination and ensure delivery that leads growth in the Fort William area. Their use of a delivery programme to guide action, responsibilities and ongoing monitoring is applicable to anyone looking to employ a place based approach to coordinating better outcomes.
This webinar is primarily aimed at community planning and spatial planning staff from local authorities but we welcome anyone working with communities on place based issues.
Fèisean nan Gàidheal delivers a contract teaching Scottish traditional music in all Highland Council primary schools through the Scottish Government's Youth Music Initiative with funding devolved to Creative Scotland. In June 2015, Fèis Rois organised a gathering of young people from schools across the Highlands to celebrate BBC Music Day with a day of music-making in Inverness.
A look at the massive amount of work going on behind the scenes as the Highland Council and its partners respond to the COVID19 outbreak. Also included is a message from Chief Executive Donna Manson
Meeting of The Highland Council's Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee held on Monday 12 February 2024.
The agenda and papers for this meeting are available here: https://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/4932/isle_of_skye_and_raasay_committee
Key agenda items:
• Minutes from the previous meeting
• Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Local Committee Performance Report
• School Inspection Report - Portree Primary School
• Portree High Associated School Group Overview
• Area Roads Capital Programme 2024/25
• Housing Performance Report - 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2023
• Housing Revenue Account - Garage rents 2024/25
• Waste Management and Environmental Health (Abandoned vehicles) upadate
• Modified West Highland and Islands Amended Core Paths Plan, Skye and Raasay Area
• Scottish Government Play Funding Allocation
• Community Regeneration Fund - Assessment of Applications
The meeting of The Highland Council's Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Area Committee held on Monday 20 May 2024.
The agenda and papers for this meeting are available here: https://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/4973/wester_ross_strathpeffer_and_lochalsh_committee
Key agenda items:
• Scottish and Fire Rescue Service
• Scottish Ambulance Service update - presentation
• Housing Performance Report - 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Tune into 'The Scottish Isle' here on YouTube, every Wednesday and Sunday night's, at 7 pm (GMT).
The Scottish Isle YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScottishIsle