Yet Another Delay on the A835 Check Rail Corner Repair

Added by Garve and District Community Council at 11:00 on 28 October 2025

Having heard nothing from Bear Scotland since August on the long awaited repair on the A835 - Check Rail Corner by Loch Garve we have chased for an update.We have learned that there is yet another delay! Email from Bear Scotland - pasted verbatim below."We have completed our tender phase and are mov...

Should The Highland Council Be Divided?

Added by Garve and District Community Council at 16:19 on 24 October 2025

Debate is stirring once again across the Highlands: should The Highland Council – the largest local authority area in the UK – be divided into two smaller units? On the surface, smaller can seem better. Local governance advocates argue that breaking up the Council could bring decision-ma...

The Housing Need & Demand Assessment Survey

Added by Garve and District Community Council at 11:51 on 22 October 2025

The Highland Council has launched a survey about the housing needs, circumstances, and aspirations of local households. The Highland Council say is a vital opportunity to support the Council in planning for future housing and housing services the reflect the needs of residents and communities across...

Digital ID - First Westminster Debate

Added by Garve and District Community Council at 10:54 on 22 October 2025

A debate took place in Westminster yesterday afternoon, 21st October 2025, in respect of the UK Govenment's intention to introduce a Digital ID scheme.It has been widely said this is something that the current govenment did not have in their election manifesto and therefore have no mandate for it.In...

Impact of Electricity Infrastructure on Rural Communities Westminster Debate

Added by Garve and District Community Council at 09:04 on 22 October 2025

Yesterday, 21st October 2025 there was a 35 minute Westminster debate on the Impact of Electricity Infrastructure on Rural Communities.This was a direct action following on from the two Highland conventions on this matter held in Beauly on 14th June and Inverness on 12th AugustThe debate was led by ...

Talking About Heritage

Added by Garve and District Community Council at 11:35 on 15 October 2025

We have received an invite for the whole commiuntiy to talk about heritage, pasting below the email we recieved which gives all the details. Historic Environment Scotland (HES), in partnership with Kevin Murray Associates and Re-orient Places, invites you to take part in an engaging, in-person works...

A835 Conon Bridge - Works to Start on Tuesday 18 November

Added by Garve and District Community Council at 20:42 on 14 October 2025

Out of our area but a well used local route -We have had several emails from Caitlin Campbell at BEAR Scotland , mostly bearing incorrect dates that didn't tally with the calendar!However, those below do at least tally with calendar dates, and we are assured they are correct now. To this end the con...

Seventy Two

Added by Garve and District Community Council at 15:06 on 14 October 2025

After being installed as a temporary solution for the increasing school role in 1953, the wooden demountable classroom at Strathgarve Primary School reached the end of its life last year.Whilst the children are on half term break the classrrom is being demolished after 72 years. Not a bad run tempor...

Building Community Resilience for Times of Disruption

Added by Garve and District Community Council at 17:40 on 11 October 2025

Living in the rural Highlands brings with it a unique set of challenges, but also opportunities to build a stronger, more resilient and self-sufficient community especially for times of disruption. The importance of being prepared for times of disruption cannot be overstated. Power outages are becom...

Bank of Scotland - Closure of the Dingwall Branch

Added by Garve and District Community Council at 13:20 on 27 September 2025

Thank you to those who have been in touch regarding the disappointing announcement that the Bank of Scotland in Dingwall has been earmarked for closure. This is not something which the bank entered into any consultation on locally and they have stated it is happening on 25th March 2026.In view of th...