Inshes and Milton of Leys Community Council | News, Events and Consultations

News, Events and Consultations

CONSULTATION ALERT (3-SEP-25): HOUSING NEEDS

Please see details of The Highland Council's Hosuing Consultation. What do we need in Inshes and Milton of Leys in terms of housing and local services. PLEASE make your views know in this survey. Are you worried about bus services or doctors or play parks or open spaces being poorly maintained - make it known here. This survey takes about 10 mins. We do not know if it will help but it surely cannot hurt to express our views.

Have your say on the future of housing in Highland

The Highland Council has launched the Highland Housing Need & Demand Survey to understand the needs and aspirations of households across our communities. If you’re over 16 and the main householder, we want to hear from you.

Your feedback will help plan the right mix of homes and housing services for the years ahead.

Complete the survey online here: www.researchresource.co.uk/AJHighlandHNDA.html

Further information: https://www.highland.gov.uk/.../highland_council_launches...

CONSULTATION ALERT (31-AUG-25) re an area of DAVIOT WOODS Felling and Re-stocking

We have received the following from Forestry Scotland:

I am writing to consult you about the above Forestry Grant Scheme Long Term Forest Plan Amendment, details of which can be found on the attached map (and this one). If you wish to make any comments, please ensure that we receive these by 26-Sep-25. Please note that we cannot give an extension to this period. If you identify issues with the proposals, please write to us as soon as possible and by the above date at the latest. We will aim to address any issues within 2 months of the date of this letter. Certain details of the scheme will be displayed on our Public Register for 28 days to allow members of the public and other interested parties to comment. You can access the register on our website at https://forestry.gov.scot/support-regulations/public-registers/grant-schemes-design-plans

You may wish to consider the views of voluntary bodies or others with an interest in the countryside when you are formulating your response to the proposals. You may make available any information relating to the proposals which we have sent you.

CONSULTATION ALERT (21-AUG-25): Post Office Move
Please see details below of the Post Office’s public consultation on relocation of the Inverness city-centre Post Office service from Queensgate to the Church Street Co-op.

Comments can be submitted up to 1st of October by visiting the online consultation page AT https://www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-consultation-team/inverness-iv1-1ex-002840/ You may wish to comment as a community council and share this with people in your area for their awareness of the proposed change and opportunity to comment.

USEFUL INFO ALERT (21-AUG-25): Digital Switch Over (especially for users of telecare devices)

Digital Switch Over (especially for users of telecare devices). The team at Neighbourhood Watch Scotland (NWS) are reaching out to ask for assistance in cascading community information.

As you may already be aware landlines are changing, and the UK’s telephone network is going digital. By January 2027, the old analogue network will be completely switched off and replaced by new digital landlines which will work using broadband. This change affects all industry providers and their customers. It is important that we help support members of our communities, especially the more vulnerable, to ensure that they are not adversely impacted by the switch off deadline as best we can.

There are two key campaigns that we wish to draw your attention to:

1. ‘National Telecare’ campaign: This campaign relates to customers that use a telecare device such as personal alarms, pendant alarms, lifeline devices and home care monitoring systems. It is important that they take action to ensure that their equipment is compatible with the new digital technology. While many modern telecare systems are designed to work with both traditional and digital landlines, older models may require upgrades or replacements. Users should be encouraged to make contact with their landline provider for support as soon as possible. Further information is available at:

2. BT Connected-Together campaign: This initiative encourages friends, family, colleagues, neighbours to support vulnerable members of the community through the switch. This involves helping them to understand why it is happening, and how to prepare. The BT guide and the BT website can be accessed here: https://digitalphoneswitchover.com/...

Anyone who needs extra support to make the switch to Digital Voice, should register for this using the BT webform available on the website. An engineer will then be made available to assist them with transition.

We respectfully ask that you spread the word far and wide, and where possible use your networks to disseminate the key messages through your own streams including WhatsApp, social media, workplace Intranets / external websites etc. We also have additional information on our website:

https://www.bt.com/about/all-ip/connected-together

Thank you in anticipation for your support, by working together we can achieve so much more.

Best wishes from the NWS Engagement Team