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18/6/2024

Clean Air Day On 20 June

Clean Air Day is the UK's largest campaign dedicated to raising awareness on air pollution and the focus this year is on educating the public about air quality and encouraging active travel and alternative transport options. To celebrate the day, the Council's Environmental Health Team are organising an event at Falcon Square, Inverness which will be a good opportunity to raise awareness on air pollution and share knowledge on sustainable travel options.

17/6/2024

Funding Applications Open To Rural Community Organisations - £800,000 Available

Organisations are invited to apply for funding towards projects addressing issues affecting Highland rural communities. This round of Community Regeneration Funding (CRF) of over £800k will be financed from the Community Led Local Development fund (CLLD), a competitive Highland-wide funding programme for rural areas.

13/6/2024

4th - 6th Year Pupils Check If You Qualify For Grant Of £30 Per Week At School

All eligible young people are being encouraged to apply for a weekly, term time allowance of £30 per week from August 2024. The Highland Council administers Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) in respect of eligible young people from across its 29 secondary schools.

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10/6/2024

A New Book About The Ulbster Burial Ground

Caithness Family History Society held a very successful book launch at the Old Smiddy Inn, Thrumster on the morning of Saturday 25th May. The book is Fiona Begg's "Ulbster Burial Ground," which contains photos and transcriptions of all visible gravestones, plus some extra family information about the people recorded on the stones.

10/6/2024

Blooming Together - The Highland Wildflower Meadow Mosaic Project

Imogen from Highlife Highland takes a look back at the success of the wildflower patches and sees how they are getting on in year two. As the natural world faces increasing pressures, community-driven conservation initiatives offer significant opportunity to make a genuine difference.