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21/03676/FUL | Convert garage to annex to form ancillary accommodation to main dwelling | Ostaig 13 Bank Street Balintore Tain IV20 1UQ 21/04179/FUL | Erection of house | Land 25M East Of 1 Chapel Street Tain All planning applications can be downloaded here.

The BHCC has been alerted to complaints about severe structural issues with tenant’s housing. We have raised the issue with Local Councillor Derek Louden at the last Community Council meeting, MP Jamie Stone and MSP Maree Todd. Jamie Stone has offered to write a support letter to the Highland Council. Maree Todd is yet to respond.Continue reading “Housing Complaints”

Do you know a young person who would be interested in helping their community? There are two places available for youth representatives on the Balintore Hilton Community Council. Each Community Council is able to appoint two youth members between the ages of 16-18. Youth members must live within the Community Council area. These members shallContinue reading “Youth Membership”

Over the last 7 days, there have been 220 new positive cases in Highland (to 5 August), a decrease from last week when 304 were reported.  This means the latest rate per 100,000 has decreased from 129.1 per 100,000 last week to 93.4 per 100,000 as of 5 August.  Whilst this is a continued decrease, itContinue reading “Covid Update 29 July-6 August”

Installation of dormer and balcony 7 King Street Hilton Tain IV20 1UZRef. No: 21/03649/FUL | Received: Tue 27 Jul 2021 | Validated: Tue 27 Jul 2021| Status: Under Consideration Erection of garage Hopetree Lamington Invergordon IV18 0PDRef. No: 21/03573/FUL | Received: Thu 22 Jul 2021 | Validated: Fri 23 Jul 2021 |Status: Under Consideration Erection of house Land 50M South East Of Evelix Cottage Lamington InvergordonRef. No: 21/03536/PIP | Received:Continue reading “Latest Planning Applications July 2021”

Meeting Agenda 3rd August 7.00 PM 2021  1. Welcome 2. Present 3. Apologies 4. Minutes 8th of June 2021 5. Report from TDDT 6. Defibrillator update 7. Twentys Plenty Signs 8. Seagulls 9. Balintore Post Office 10. Community Groups Update 11. Planning 12. Police Report 13. AOB

Covid Update Over the last 7 days there have been 388 new positive cases in Highland (to 22 July), a decrease from last week when 477 were reported.  This means the latest rate per 100,000 has decreased from 202.3 per 100,000 last week to 164.8 per 100,000 as of 20 July.  Whilst there has beenContinue reading “Covid Update 15-22 July”

There continues to be a significant increase in the numbers of covid cases reported across the country including within Highland. Over the last 7 days there have been 615 new positive cases in Highland (to 7 July), a further increase from last week when 565 were reported. This means the latest rate per 100,000 hasContinue reading “Covid Update 9 July”

From Monday 28 June, anyone aged 18 and over who has not received a first coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination appointment or has missed their first dose for any reason is invited to self-register for an appointment. The portal is open until this initial vaccination programme ends in September. The online system, which was used successfully toContinue reading “Self-Registration for Vaccination”

As you will be aware from media coverage, there continues to be a significant increase in the numbers of covid cases reported across the country including within Highland. Over the last 7 days there have 565 new positive cases in Highland (to 1 July), an increase from the 166 reported last week. This means theContinue reading “Covid Update”