Dear all, The Highland Council is updating its Local Development Plan Delivery Programme and is looking for input from community groups. What is the purpose of the Delivery Programme? The Delivery Programme identifies the infrastructure, services and community facilities that may be needed to support future development in Highland. This could include things like roads, schools, healthcare, village halls, sports facilities, community hubs and outdoor spaces. It also sets out

Nairn And Cawdor Ward-18 The following application was submitted online Ref Number 26/02700/FUL Application Type Full Application Validation Date 09/07/2026 Grid Reference 283686 846663 Expiry Date for lodging Representations 04/08/2026 Description of Works Erection of annexe Location of Works Rehiran Beg, Cawdor, Nairn, IV12 5XU, Community Council Cawdor And West Nairnshire Community Cou Applicant Name Mr Paul Carter Applicant Address Rehiran Beag, Cawdor, Nairn, IV12 5XU, C

The Highland Council are currently preparing the new Highland Local Development Plan (HLDP). As part of this process, we are undertaking a Call for Ideas. Communities, residents and businesses are invited to share local planning ideas on how land and buildings within Highland could be used, improved, protected or developed. These ideas will help to inform policies, development requirements and placemaking priorities in the new HLDP. The Call for Ideas survey is now open and w

Ref Number 26/02794/FUL Application Type Full Application Validation Date 20/07/2026 Grid Reference 279029 846260 Expiry Date for lodging Representations 15/08/2026 Description of Works Installation of 2no. air source heat pumps Location of Works Cantraydoune Farmhouse, Cawdor, Nairn, IV12 5XY, Community Council Cawdor And West Nairnshire Community Cou Applicant Name Dr James Docherty Applicant Address Cantraydoune Farm House, Cawdor, Nairn, IV12 5XY, Case Officer Luna Sikken

A message from the Parking Services Team We wish to advise that the public consultation for this proposed Parking Place Order will commence on 6 July 2026. During this period, the proposals will be available for public inspection and members of the public, organisations and other interested parties will have the opportunity to make representations or submit objections. A copy of the notice is attached.

As part of our contract for managing the North East trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland, Amey issue a quarterly newsletter to highlight certain areas of work. This can also be viewed from our website here: https://netrunkroads.scot/latest-news/quarterly-newsletter-july-2026/

mey is currently undertaking overnight work to refurbish road linings and studs along the A96 between Elgin and Nairn until Saturday 29th August. The £460,000 scheme, which Amey is undertaking on behalf of Transport Scotland, will enhance line and road visibility for nearly 18,000 motorists who travel this route each day, helping to improve safety for all road users. To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists the work will take place under a rolling programme of overni

The following application was submitted online Ref Number 26/02206/FUL Application Type Full Application Validation Date 05/06/2026 Grid Reference 280938 846157 Expiry Date for lodging Representations 26/06/2026 Description of Works Conversion and extension of steading to form house Location of Works Assich, Cawdor, , Community Council Cawdor And West Nairnshire Community Cou Applicant Name Mr Thomas Kroese Applicant Address Midtown Of Foudland, Glens Of Foudland, Huntly, , A

The following application was submitted online Ref Number 26/02095/PNO Application Type Prior Notifications - others Validation Date 19/05/2026 Grid Reference 286541 852254 Expiry Date for lodging Representations 09/06/2026 Description of Works Erection of agricultural shed Location of Works Land 465M NW Of, Meikle Geddes Farm, Meikle Geddes, Nairn, , Community Council Cawdor And West Nairnshire Community Cou Applicant Name W.D.Stephen & Co Applicant Address Per: Mr Simon Ste

The following application has been submitted. Please visit https://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/ to make any comments. The following application was submitted online Ref Number 26/01938/PIP Application Type Planning Permission in Principle Validation Date 29/05/2026 Grid Reference 284373 854325 Expiry Date for lodging Representations 19/06/2026 Description of Works Erection of house Location of Works Land E Of North Kildrummie Farm , Moss-Side , Nairn, , , Community Council Cawdor

08th June 2026 Cawdor & West Nairnshire Community Council invites residents to attend both its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Community Council Meeting on Monday 8 June 2026 at Cawdor Community Centre. Annual General Meeting (AGM)7.30pm The AGM provides an opportunity to review the work of the Community Council over the past year and elect office bearers for the year ahead. Agenda includes: • Minutes of the 2025 AGM • Chair’s Report • Treasurer’s Report • Election of Office

Have you ever thought about getting a little more involved in your local community, but assumed it meant endless meetings and piles of paperwork? It really doesn’t. Cawdor & West Nairnshire Community Council is looking for local people who care about the area they live in, whether that’s sharing views on local issues, helping shape community projects, or simply staying connected with what’s happening locally. There’s no pressure to take on more than feels right for you. Some

He told the Press and Journal locals now feel intimidated by previously quiet rural roads now being used as an unofficial Nairn bypass. But for residents in Cawdor and many of the villages surrounding Nairn, it’s the consistent noise of HGVs passing through that’s causing them bother. The route through their village is used as the unofficial Nairn bypass, with traffic there regularly snarling up drivers on the A96 for longer than they’d like. Experiencing this daily is former

A message from Connecting Carers Thank you once again to everyone who contributed to our research—your support has been truly appreciated. I’m delighted to share the final report with you.

Ref Number 26/00888/FUL Application Type Full Application Validation Date 12/03/2026 Grid Reference 279801 847106 Expiry Date for lodging Representations 14/04/2026 Description of Works Part change of use of existing steading to form wedding event venue (retrospective) Location of Works Balfreish, Cawdor, Nairn, IV12 5XY, Community Council Cawdor And West Nairnshire Community Cou Applicant Name Mr And Mrs M Lednor Applicant Address Per: Ness Planning, Westfield, Brae Of Cantr

Grow Nairn is a community led organisation seeking to start a community market garden managed as a social enterprise, supplying fresh fruit and vegetables to the Nairn community. Grow Nairn formed in February 2025 following a feasibility study into the use of an area of land at Sandown for community food growing. We are conducting a community engagement on our plans and invite you to share your thoughts through our survey, Engagement Survey | Grow Nairn and encourage yo

Ref Number 26/00751/PIP Application Type Planning Permission in Principle Validation Date 20/02/2026 Grid Reference 284292 854298 Expiry Date for lodging Representations 27/03/2026 Description of Works Erection of house within garden ground Location of Works North Kildrummie Farm, Moss-Side, Nairn, IV12 5NZ, Community Council Cawdor And West Nairnshire Community Cou Applicant Name Mr Stewart Mackinnon Applicant Address North Kildrummie Farm, Moss-side, Delnies, Nairn, IV12 5N

Do you support someone who: • is living with dementia?• falls often or worries about getting help in an emergency?• struggles to get to medical appointments?• has high blood pressure and needs regular monitoring? If so, we’ve got something exciting for you! NHS Highland TEC has teamed up with Highlife Highland to launch Wellbeing Tech Thursdays! Join the TEC Team for our monthly drop‑in sessions—a new, hands-on way to explore how simple technology can make everyday life

We have been asked to share the following information. Grow Nairn is a community led organisation seeking to start a community market garden managed as a social enterprise, supplying fresh fruit and vegetables to the Nairn community. Grow Nairn formed in February 2025 following a feasibility study into the use of an area of land at Sandown for community food growing. We are conducting a community engagement on our plans and invite you to share your thoughts through our su