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Thurso, Scotland · ThursoThe deadline for completed nomination forms from people seeking election to thirteen Highland community councils covering areas in Ardgay and District, Arisaig, Aviemore, Avoch and Killen, Conon Bridge, Cromdale and Advie, Lochalsh, Nether Lochaber, Raasay, South Knoydart, Stratherrick and Foyers, Thurso and Uig is now officially less than a week away. Completed forms must be submitted no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 Community…See the Story
Deadline for people to represent their community with Interim Community Council elections

Poverty · ScotlandOn Wednesday 27 August 2025 the Education Committee of Highland Council received an overview of the role of the Employability Service in progressing the No One Left Behind (NOLB) policy approach and the Highland Employability Partnerships (HEP) aims to lift people out of poverty across the Highlands through enabling access to fair and sustainable work. Education Committee Chair, Cllr John Finlayson said: "The Council has a strategic employabilit…See the Story
Highland Employability Partnership strives to lift people out of poverty

Nairn · NairnThree community projects in Nairnshire are set to benefit from more than £100,000 in funding, after councillors agreed awards from the area’s Community Regeneration Fund this week. A total of £100,054 was allocated at the Nairnshire Area Committee meeting on Monday 25 August, supporting work to restore Nairn’s Victorian heritage, improve public facilities and enhance the riverside for people and wildlife alike. The successful projects include £2…See the Story