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Agenda for SCC meeting – 14 October 2025
Strathdearn Community CouncilTuesday 14th October 2025 @ 7.30pm in The Strathdearn This meeting will also be available on MS Teams: Join the meeting nowMeeting ID: 350 383 452 831 0Passcode: tw3wf7En (NB: Meeting will be recorded to ensure the minutes are true and accurate) 1. Apologies 2. Declarations of interest 3. Minutes...
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Summer Newsletter from Balfour Beatty
Welcome to the second newsletter for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project. We have made positive progress in the last quarter including the construction of a temporary roundabout at Invereen, installing large pipes at Dalmagarry Farm to divert Dalmagarry burn and beginning major construction and earthworks. More on this...
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A9 Dualling – traffic management update
Overnight Temporary traffic signals will be implemented on the A9 at various locations on A9 between the Moy Rail Bridge and the start of the existing dual carriageway approximately 1.5 miles south of the B815 junction to Fort Augustus. The traffic signals will be in place for approximately 5 weeks from Monday...
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Highland Council Housing Need & Demand Survey
The Highland Council has launched a survey about the housing needs and future aspirations of local households. The survey will allow the Council to better understand the housing circumstances and needs of local households so that a good range of housing options can be delivered in the future. The results...
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Windfarm Update
Two new windfarm applications have been submitted to the Energy Consents Unit. Kyllachy was part of the recent Strathdearn Community Survey but the Glenmarkie one is a new potential windfarm. See Windfarm Information Page for the full picture. Kyllachy Windfarm (Wind Estate) Kyllachy Wind Farm | Community ConsultationScottish Government -...
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A9 Dualling – traffic management update
Gemma Corbett, Community Liaison officer for Balfour Beatty, attended Strathdearn Council meeting on 9th September to present an update on the latest arrangements for traffic management during A9 Dualling. A9 Realignment at Tomatin - Key Dates: 27 October for 1 week– overnight temporary traffic lights and convoy will be in...
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SCD monthly update – August 2025
What's Been Going On? From progress on the Community Housing Project to details about the upcoming Childcare Needs Survey, plus a range of exciting events on the horizon — there’s plenty happening. Keep reading to find out more! PROJECT UPDATES Community Affordable Housing Update Construction Progress We are approaching the...
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Agenda for SCC meeting – 09 September 2025
Strathdearn Community Council meetingTuesday 09th Sept 2025 @ 7.30pm in The Strathdearn This meeting will also be available on MS Teams:Join the meeting hereMeeting ID: 382 556 323 161 0 Passcode: yx9sE7np (NB: Meeting will be recorded to ensure the minutes are true and accurate) 1. Apologies 2. Declarations of...
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BRIGHT SPARK BURNING TECHNIQUES LTD shortlisted in national HELPING IT HAPPEN RURAL AWARDS
[Website manager's note: Bright Sparks were quickly on the spot and instrumental in fast control of the moor fire behind Station Road in Tomatin last weekend] Over 30 outstanding organisations, businesses and individuals transforming rural Scotland revealed as contenders for prestigious national awards A Strathdearn-based business dedicated to wildfire prevention...
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Let the good times roll
🌟 Exciting Times Ahead in Our Community! 🌟 As the seasons shift, so does the buzz in our neighbourhood — and we can't wait to celebrate with you all! 🎉 🌸 Flower Show – 6th September Join us for a blooming beautiful day filled with colour, creativity, and community spirit. ...
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Update from Balfour Beatty on A9 Art Locations
Strathdearn Community Council would like to share the following information from Gemma Corbett of Balfour Beatty, answering queries from a previous council meeting and specifying locations for proposed art work on the A9 (see maps at end). Dear Strathdearn Community Council, I hope you're doing well. Following on from the...
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Felling Permission Application for Lynebeg
Our Reference : FPA-12364 21st July 2025Dear Sir/Madam Felling Permission Application (Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018) Property Name: LynebegI am writing to consult you of the above application. The application can be viewed on our Register of Felling Permissions and Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) woodland creation applications at https://forestry.gov.scot/support-regulations/public-registers or by following this link:Webpage: Public...
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Community Councillors needed
We are asking for people to stand for election as community councillors. We have five at the moment but need another three. Thanks to George Macleod and Hannah Yarr for stepping forward. Please consider joining them. Please refer to this Community Council Election Timetable (issued by Highland Council) CC_Timetable___10_October_2025 (2)-1Download
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Police Scotland Newsletter : Inverness Area, August 2025
Here is the latest Inverness area police newsletter, published here at the request of Strathdearn Community Council. NEWSLETTER ISSUE 3Download
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Agenda for SCC meeting – 12 August 2025
Tuesday 12 August @7:30 in the Strathdearn This meeting will also be available on MS Teams Join the meeting hereMeeting ID 360 228 459 735 9 Passcode 7nQ2T6rN (NB: Meeting will be recorded to ensure the minutes are true and accurate) Agenda 1. Apologies 2. Declarations of interest 3. Minutes...
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