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Cawdor & West Nairnshire Community Council Meeting
Monday 9th February 2026 at 7.30pm in the Cawdor Community Centre AGENDA Apologies Minutes of meeting held on 8th December 2025 and Matters arising: a. Bonfire - Subcommittee to be reconvened, item 11 on tonight's agenda and to be a standing item at future CC meetings. b. JB/RP have arranged a time to walk the Cawdor to Pipperhill route. - To be covered under item 10 tonight. Treasurer’s Report Planning Issues Cawdor & West Nairnshire Communit
Mike Ogden
12 minutes ago1 min read
Highland Play Sufficiency Assessment
Highland-wide public consultation for feedback on a draft Highland Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) report . The consultation is available via www.highland.gov.uk/playsufficiency . The PSA assesses the provision and quality of outdoor play spaces, as well as the accessibility of play opportunities. This is to ensure there is a good understanding of the sufficiency of both formal and informal play spaces for children across the area. A total of 451 formal play spaces were
Mike Ogden
6 days ago2 min read
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following has been submitted to the Highland Council. Please follow their process if you wish to comment. Ref Number 25/04481/FUL Application Type Full Application Validation Date 02/12/2025 Grid Reference 280368 847476 Expiry Date for lodging Representations 31/12/2025 Description of Works Erection of short-term let unit Location of Works Land 45M SE Of Whinstone Cottage, Wester Galcantray, Cawdor, , Community Council Cawdor And West Nairnshire Community Cou Applicant Na
Mike Ogden
Dec 11, 20251 min read
Budget Engagement for 2026–2029
The Highland Council has opened its budget engagement for 2026–2029, and they’re looking for input from everyone — residents, businesses, community groups, parents, and young people. Your feedback will help councillors understand what matters most locally and guide the spending decisions made in March 2026. How to get involved: • Budget Survey (individual responses): Take the survey • Online Discussion Board (share ideas): Post your ideas • Community Group Survey (for group
Mike Ogden
Dec 11, 20251 min read
WOODLAND MANAGEMENT ON A96 BETWEEN WEST OF LHANBRYDE AND NAIRN
FROM MONDAY 15 TH DECEMBER Amey is undertaking essential woodland management at varying locations on the A96 between west of Lhanbryde and Nairn from Monday 15th December to Friday 16th January 2026 . The essential maintenance, which Amey is undertaking on behalf of Transport Scotland, will trim and remove areas of woodland adjacent to the A96 for the safety of the travelling public and to improve driver visibility. To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists the es
Mike Ogden
Dec 11, 20252 min read
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following has been submitted to the Highland Council. Please follow their process if you wish to comment. Ref Number 25/04417/FUL Application Type Full Application Validation Date 19/11/2025 Grid Reference 288435 851847 Expiry Date for lodging Representations 18/12/2025 Description of Works Erection of extension Location of Works 2 Geddes Village, Nairn, IV12 5SB, Community Council Cawdor And West Nairnshire Community Cou Applicant Name Mr & Mrs P Stephenson Applicant Add
Mike Ogden
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Road Closure
12th December 2025 B9091 Balblair Road in Nairn The closure order will be in place to allow BT works to be undertaken safely.
Mike Ogden
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Road Closure
12th December 2025 The Brae section of Nairn High Street The closure order will be in place to allow BT works to be undertaken safely.
Mike Ogden
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Temporary Road Closure
17.11.25 near Budgate, Cawdor
Mike Ogden
Nov 17, 20251 min read


Temporary Road Closure
18.11.25 Near Littlemill The closure will be in place to allow essential resurfacing works to be undertaken safely.
Mike Ogden
Nov 17, 20251 min read


Flow Park
There will be a public meeting about the FLOW-Park on Tuesday 11th November at 6pm. Please note the venue has changed — it will now take place at the Universal Hall, The Park, Findhorn. The meeting will also be live-streamed to Nairn Community Centre for anyone who can’t get to Findhorn.
Mike Ogden
Nov 9, 20251 min read
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following has been submitted to the Highland Council. Please follow their process if you wish to comment. Ref Number 25/03924/FUL Application Type Full Application Validation Date 15/10/2025 Grid Reference 287231 852242 Expiry Date for lodging Representations 11/11/2025 Description of Works Change of use of land to garden ground Location of Works Croft House, Meikle Geddes, Nairn, IV12 5QY, Community Council Cawdor And West Nairnshire Community Cou Applicant Name Mr & Mrs
Mike Ogden
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Remembrance Sunday Service
Details for Cawdor & Nairn Details of the Remembrance Sunday Service at Cawdor are as follows: Cawdor War Memorial Sunday 9th November at 11am. NAIRN BRANCH - REMEMBRANCE 2025 LADY HAIG COFFEE MORNING - Saturday 8th November Legion Hall 10 AM. REMEMBRANCE - SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER PARADE - Form up at the Legion at 08:50 AM All Serving Personal, Veterans, Seaforth Club Members and Youth Organisations are welcome to parade with Legion Members. The Nairn & District Pipe Band will le
Mike Ogden
Nov 5, 20251 min read
SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON A96 BETWEEN BRODIE AND AULDEARN FROM SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
Amey is undertaking surfacing improvements on a section of the A96 between Brodie and Auldearn from Sunday 2 nd November to Friday 28 th November . The £860,000 project, which Amey is undertaking on behalf of Transport Scotland, will take place from approximately 500 metres west of Brodie to three kilometres east of Auldearn. To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists the essential maintenance will be carried out under overnight convoy between 7.30pm and 6.30am. The
Mike Ogden
Nov 1, 20252 min read


Mike Ogden
Oct 21, 20250 min read
SSEN Transmission has submitted their Section 37 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for the Beauly to Blackhillock to New Deer to Peterhead Line
SSEN Transmission has submitted their Section 37 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for the Beauly to Blackhillock to New Deer to Peterhead 400kV Overhead Line (OHL) Project. Project Web Link https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/bbnp Under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989, the application is seeking consent for the installation, operation and maintenance of a new 400kV OHL connection, spanning an approximate length of 186km between Beau
Mike Ogden
Oct 21, 20253 min read
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following has been submitted to the Highland Council. Please follow their process if you wish to comment. Ref Number 25/03290/FUL...
Mike Ogden
Oct 5, 20251 min read


Highland Council Housing Need & Demand Survey
The Highland Council has launched a survey to better understand the housing needs, circumstances and aspirations of local households. The...
Mike Ogden
Sep 28, 20251 min read
Planning application
The following has been submitted to the Highland Council. Please follow their process if you wish to comment. 25/03168/PIP Erection of...
Mike Ogden
Sep 15, 20251 min read
Planning Application
The following planning application has been submitted to the Highland Council. Ref 25/03082/LBC. Repointing works, Land 40m NW of...
Mike Ogden
Sep 7, 20251 min read
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