How do I contact the Highland Council?
Communication help
- [email protected].
- Phone 01349 886650 or SMS 07884 731378.
What services do the Highland Council provide?
Our services
- Business and trade.
- Community life and leisure.
- Council and government.
- Education and learning.
- Environment.
- Housing.
- Licences.
- Planning and building standards.
Which local authority is Inverness in?
Highland (council area)
| Highland A’ Ghàidhealtachd (Scottish Gaelic) Hieland (Scots) | |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Lieutenancy areas | Inverness, Nairn, Ross and Cromarty, Sutherland, Caithness |
| Admin HQ | Inverness |
| Government |
How do I report a problem in the Highland Council?
Visit a Service Point. Email – [email protected]. Contact your local councillor.
Do you have to pay a deposit on a council house?
Do council house tenants need a deposit if they want to purchase their home under the `Right To Buy` scheme? The answer is quite often `No Deposit Required` – as the equity you get from your discount can be the deposit.
What is the Highland Council area?
The Highland area covers most of the mainland and inner-Hebridean parts of the historic counties of Inverness-shire and Ross and Cromarty, all of Caithness, Nairnshire and Sutherland and small parts of Argyll and Moray. Despite its name, the area does not cover the entire Scottish Highlands.
Who is in charge of Highland Council?
The Highland Council is led by a coalition administration of the Independent Group, the Liberal Democrat Group and Labour Group. The opposition groups are SNP and Conservative and Unionist. The Leader of the council is Margaret Davidson, read the Leader’s diary of meetings and appointments.
How long does it take to get a council house Scotland?
The waiting times for all bands can be up to 70 months, depending on what type of accommodation you are seeking.
Can you still buy your council house in Scotland 2021?
The right of council tenants to buy the homes they rent at discounted rates will be abolished in Scotland. Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the government’s decision to end the scheme on a visit to a housing association in Glasgow.
Who qualifies for right to buy?
You must have spent at least three years as a public sector tenant. The property must be your only or main home. You must not have breached your suspended possession order. Your home must not be due for demolition (a notice would have been served on you).
Where does Highland Council cover?
(mid-2019 est.) The Highland area covers most of the mainland and inner-Hebridean parts of the historic counties of Inverness-shire and Ross and Cromarty, all of Caithness, Nairnshire and Sutherland and small parts of Argyll and Moray. Despite its name, the area does not cover the entire Scottish Highlands.
What is the population of Inverness 2021?
Inverness is a city that is located in Scotland. More specifically, it is located in the Scottish Highlands. This city is one of the fastest growing not just in Scotland, but in all of Europe….Inverness Population Growth.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 47,009 |
| 2020 | 47,060 |
| 2011 | 47,290 |
| 2001 | 46,640 |
Is the Highland Council SNP?
The Highland Council is led by a coalition administration of the Independent Group, the Liberal Democrat Group and Labour Group. The opposition groups are SNP and Conservative and Unionist.
What are the working hours of Highland council?
Monday to Friday 1.30pm – 4.30pm Report and request services for you – housing benefit, blue badges, etc Help you complete forms and provide general assistance Provide a range of advice and information on all Highland Council services including parking permits Our customer services staff can help with any enquiry.
How do I apply to live in the Highland housing register?
To apply online, you must be registered or signed in to myaccount. Paper copies of this application are available at our Service Points If you need any further information, or want to discuss your application, please contact us or any of the Highland Housing Register Partners.
What does Highland Council customer services do?
Help you complete forms and provide general assistance Provide a range of advice and information on all Highland Council services including parking permits Our customer services staff can help with any enquiry.
How do you find social rented housing in the Highlands?
We have a common housing register with the main housing associations in the Highlands, so anyone looking for social rented housing only has to fill in one application form. All applications are then assessed, and awarded points, based on the Highland Housing Register Allocations Policy.