Emergencies news
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Emergency Road Closure Inverness High Street / Bridge Street
Published on 8 Aug 2024Due to Scottish Water works resulting in a sink hole outside the Town House a closure may be in place for up to 3 days from 7pm tonight (Thursday 8 August).
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Avian influenza (bird flu): Latest situation
Published on 5 Dec 2020The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland and Wales have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds, following a number of cases of avian influenza.
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New housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds against avian flu
Published on 3 Dec 2020Bird keepers should review biosecurity and house birds.
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Avian influenza (bird flu): Latest situation
Published on 11 Nov 2020An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across England, Scotland and Wales.
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Avian influenza protection measures
Published on 11 Nov 2020An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone applying to all of Scotland has been declared.
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Council responds to Sutherland flooding
Published on 21 Oct 2020The Highland Council’s roads team has been responding to localised flooding in the Sutherland area.
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Virtual Highland Climate Change Conference to be held in early November
Published on 13 Oct 2020Highland Council is to stage an online conference on November 2 to discuss the regional, national and global response to the climate and ecological emergency announced last year.
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Chair of Education and Leader thank school communities and staff
Published on 8 Oct 2020As the October holidays approach - school communities, their pupils and staff in the Highlands are being thanked by the Chair of Education and Leader of The Highland Council.
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Highland Council response to First Minister’s 7 October Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Published on 7 Oct 2020The Leader and Depute Leader of The Highland Council have welcomed the targeted approach being taken by the Scottish Government to the COVID-19 response over the next 2 weeks/3 weekends.
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Highland pupils, eligible for free school meals, to receive vouchers if they are asked to self-isolate
Published on 7 Oct 2020Highland pupils asked to self-isolate from school during term time, through Test & Protect, who are eligible to receive means-tested free school meals, will receive vouchers to cover their isolation
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COVID appeal from Public Health
Published on 6 Oct 2020Similar to the rest of Scotland, and indeed the UK, the number of COVID cases in Highland, Argyll and Bute are increasing.
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Highland Council response to increase of Covid-19 in Fort William area
Published on 5 Oct 2020The Highland Council is working with NHS Highland / Public Health Protection Team and other community group partners in a joint approach to tackle the situation in Fort William and to support people.
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Highland Council by-election postponed
Published on 2 Oct 2020The by-election for The Highland Council’s Ward 12 - Aird and Loch Ness has been postponed for public safety due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Covid-19 in the Fort William area
Published on 1 Oct 2020NHS Highland has become aware of fifteen cases of COVID-19 within the community in the Fort William area over the past week. Most of these cases are linked as part of two local community clusters.
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Confirmed case of Covid19 at Culloden Academy, Inverness.
Published on 1 Oct 2020NHS Highland is aware of a confirmed case of Covid19 in a school pupil at Culloden Academy, Inverness.
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Prudent approach to Council Revenue Budget
Published on 1 Oct 2020Councillors have agreed a cautious and prudent approach to the Highland Council’s Revenue Budget for 2020/21.
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Victorian Market, Inverness to re-open for business
Published on 30 Sep 2020The Victorian Market in Inverness will re-open tomorrow (1 October) Monday to Saturday 7am – 6pm.
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Confirmed case of Covid19 in a school pupil at Millburn Academy, Inverness.
Published on 29 Sep 2020NHS Highland is aware of a confirmed case of Covid19 in a school pupil at Millburn Academy, Inverness.
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Lochaber Councillors support approach to tackle visitor management
Published on 28 Sep 2020Proposed actions to address the impacts of post-lockdown tourism in Lochaber have received support from Members of The Highland Council’s Lochaber Committee.
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Victorian Market, Inverness - temporary closure
Published on 28 Sep 2020To allow for deep cleaning, the Inverness Victorian Market will close this evening at 6:30pm - until further notice.
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Highland Council’s Welfare team supports Skye and Lochalsh foodbank
Published on 28 Sep 2020The Highland Council’s Welfare Team have been working closely with the Skye and Lochalsh foodbank to provide vital support to people in the local community.
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Virtual education in Highland – Supportive, Interactive, Engaging.
Published on 23 Sep 2020The Highland Council can support and deliver education to any pupils who are asked to self-isolate by the Health Protection Team, in all of our 203 schools across the region.
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School access offers support to young people
Published on 21 Sep 2020Young people at school are the winners as a result of discussions between High Life Highland and The Highland Council that will see the Charity’s staff phased back into schools after the October break
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Fingal Centre in Skye is HLH’s latest location to bounceback
Published on 18 Sep 2020Skye residents and visitors will be able to restart swimming at the Fingal Centre in Portree, as it reopens its doors to the public on Monday.
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Highland Council agrees action plan based on successful staff survey
Published on 16 Sep 2020At the latest meeting of The Highland Council this month, Councillors agreed an action plan on the survey findings which was developed in partnership with the Council’s trade union partners.
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COVID response in Nairnshire praised by Area Committee Members
Published on 16 Sep 2020Members at today’s Nairnshire Area Committee praised the response by the community, volunteers and partner agencies during the response and the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Thurso’s Miller Academy and Victoria Walk benefit from Caithness Community Payback.
Published on 14 Sep 2020Caithness Community Payback Team have been working throughout the County ensuring that clients sentenced to carry out unpaid work by Wick Sheriff Court have been paying back the Community.
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Council backs Skye ward members seeking long term sustainable future for Home Farm funding
Published on 11 Sep 2020Members of the Council unanimously agreed a motion by Eilean a' Cheò (Skye) ward members to seek assurances that all revenue funding regarding the purchase of Home Farm will be met by Scottish Gov.
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Council agrees urgent motion calling for local Covid-19 information sharing
Published on 10 Sep 2020Council today agreed an urgent motion by Cllrs Margaret Davidson, Andrew Jarvie, Alasdair Christie and Jimmy Gray with a call for more detailed local information sharing on Covid-19 for members.
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Recovery work discussed at Council
Published on 10 Sep 2020At today’s meeting of the Highland Council, Members considered an update on the positive and rapid progress that has been made with the Recovery Action Plan.
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Smithton Primary Head Teacher voted a Lockdown Legend
Published on 4 Sep 2020An Inverness Head Teacher has won a national award from a leading Scottish learning organisation for going above and beyond during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Highland Council welcomes NHS Highland step towards purchase of Home Farm Care Home
Published on 3 Sep 2020The Highland Council welcomes confirmation from NHS Highland today (3 September 2020) that they have now signed an initial agreement with HC-One regarding the purchase of Home Farm Care Home in Skye
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Highland Council response to increase of Covid-19 in Grantown
Published on 3 Sep 2020The Highland Council is working with NHS Highland / Public Health Protection Team and other partners in a joint approach to tackle the situation in Grantown and to support people affected in the area.
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Increase of Covid-19 in Grantown
Published on 3 Sep 2020The total number of confirmed COVID 19 cases within the Grantown community is currently 31, of which 29 are linked with Millers of Speyside abattoir.
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Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee members reassured by ongoing work to develop funding streams for investment
Published on 3 Sep 2020The ECO (Executive Chief Officer) responsible for the Isle of Skye & Rassay told Area Committee members work is ongoing to attract more investment to the area to support its vital tourism industry.
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Bold, new thirty-year vision for Highland
Published on 2 Sep 2020Highland Council today agreed a bold, new thirty-year vision for the future of Highland to promote through the Scottish Government’s new National Planning Framework.
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Area Committee pays tribute to everyone involved in the response to COVID-19 on the Isle of Skye and Raasay
Published on 31 Aug 2020Members of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee today thanked frontline workers, public and voluntary sector groups and the wider communities for their amazing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Customers delighted to be back in the swim
Published on 31 Aug 2020Leisure centres and swimming pools across the Highlands reopened this morning, two weeks earlier than had originally been anticipated.
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Highland Council position on 1140 hours ELC provision
Published on 28 Aug 2020The Highland confirms that its actions on the provision of Early Learning Childcare (ELC) provision are in line with Scottish Government Guidance and directions issued.
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Partnership that will see highlife members access school estate welcomed
Published on 28 Aug 2020High Life Highland’s Chair, Ian Ross, has publicly welcomed the partnership approach adopted between the Highland Charity and The Highland Council in securing public access to the community facilities located in schools across the region.
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Inverness councillors call for control on irresponsible camping
Published on 27 Aug 2020Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Committee have called for rapid discussions to be held in preparation for the 2021 summer tourism.
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Return to education update at Highland Council Recovery Board
Published on 26 Aug 2020At a meeting (24 August) of the Council’s Recovery Board this week, Members heard an update on Highland’s return to education from our Head of Education.
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Gym and swim added to highlife booking system
Published on 26 Aug 2020High Life Highland today released further details on what customers can expect when returning to leisure activities over the coming weeks.
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Highland Council designs new branding to signpost visitors to nearest Comfort Scheme toilets
Published on 25 Aug 2020Highland Council has revealed new branding for its Comfort Scheme which its hoped will help people identify premises that have opened their toilets for public use.
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Action to improve Digital connectivity progresses
Published on 24 Aug 2020Today the Highland Council Recovery Board agreed a set of moves aimed at speeding up Highland Council’s journey towards a better, more inclusive digital future.
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Council Urges Government To Provide Covid Funding Clarity
Published on 20 Aug 2020The Highland Council’s Corporate Resources Committee today discussed the Council’s improving financial outlook but acknowledged the severe uncertainty resulting from the ongoing Covid crisis. Of conce
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Easter Ross Area Committee Chair praises local community for its response to COVID-19
Published on 20 Aug 2020Members of the Easter Ross Area Committee today praised the efforts of local communities and businesses for their overwhelming support following the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Confirmed case of Covid-19 in Dalneigh Primary School
Published on 19 Aug 2020Issued by NHS Highland - Confirmed case of Covid-19 in Dalneigh Primary School
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Covid cancels Kirking of the Council
Published on 17 Aug 2020The historic Kirking of the Council at the Old High Church in Inverness has been cancelled for September this year due to social distancing requirements and to avoid any risk to public health.
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Blue Green Algae - Loch Morlich
Published on 17 Aug 2020During this current period of prolonged warm weather, the chance of Blue Green algae (cyanobacteria) affecting water courses, particularly ponds, lochs & canals (and rivers), increases significantly.
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School lets update
Published on 13 Aug 2020All Highland Council school lets will remain suspended to assist in the Government’s goal in suppressing the coronavirus.
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Temporary closure of B9177 Milton of Leys-Bogbain-Castlehill Road
Published on 13 Aug 2020There will be a temporary road closure of the B9177 Milton Of Leys – Bogbain – Castlehill Road, Inverness.
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COVID-19 school trip refunds - Corporate Resources Committee
Published on 12 Aug 2020Members of today's postponed Corporate Resources Committee have supported recommendations contained in item 9 of today's report, regarding critical issues around COVID-19 school trip refunds.
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Remaining schools to reopen before the end of the week
Published on 12 Aug 2020A letter is going to parents and carers of 8 of the council’s 203 schools today, to provide an update on when the remaining 8 schools will open.
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Postponement of Highland Council's Resources Committee
Published on 12 Aug 2020The Council’s Resources Committee has had to be postponed due to network issues affecting council offices and home connections across Highland.
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Buses get in gear for return of schools
Published on 7 Aug 2020From Monday 10th August, bus services across the Highlands will increase ahead of the return of school bus services.
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Visiting the Highlands and Islands? – leave no waste or action will be taken warns public partners
Published on 7 Aug 2020he Highland Council, SEPA and Police Scotland are taking a multi-agency enforcement approach to enforcing problems of fly-tipping and illegal disposal of campervan and caravan waste.
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Public encouraged to protect themselves and others from Covid
Published on 7 Aug 2020Stay alert to COVID-19 when attending licensed premises
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Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) update
Published on 7 Aug 2020At yesterday's (6 August) meeting of the Education Committee, Members were updated on the Council’s provision of ELC, as part of the return of school and ELC settings.
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Highlands are heavenly – Highland Council backs Zero Waste Scotland campaign urging people to bin litter or take it home
Published on 6 Aug 2020Visitors to Highland region are urged not to spoil it by littering when they’re enjoying days out in our beautiful landscape.
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Drivers urged to slow down near schools
Published on 6 Aug 2020The Highland Council and Police Scotland are urging drivers to slow down near schools as term starts next week across Highland and pupils return to schools from 12th August onwards.
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Highland Council looks forward to schools return
Published on 5 Aug 2020School staff across Highland are looking forward to welcoming children and young people back to school starting from next week.
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Education improvement in Highland exceeds national trends
Published on 4 Aug 2020The improving trend of attainment is continuing in Highland as demonstrated by the SQA results published today.
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Commencement of work at Church St retail/residential development set to provide boost to local economy
Published on 3 Aug 2020After a delay due to the impacts of the coronavirus crisis, work is set to begin on a major city centre retail and residential development at 99 Church Street, Inverness.
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Motion approved calling on Scottish Government support to tackle ‘uncontrolled camping’
Published on 3 Aug 2020Members of The Highland Council today (3 August 2020) agreed the following motion to Council...
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Good progress being made by Highland Council on recovery from COVID-19
Published on 3 Aug 2020Members were today asked to note the good progress being made in relation to the local authority’s Recovery Action Plan despite the significant challenges faced because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Highland Council reminder - No Change To Funeral Restrictions - Max 20 Attendees To Continue
Published on 3 Aug 2020The Highland Council is issuing a reminder that no more than 20 people should attend a funeral service in person.
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Ceann-Latha Iarrtasan a’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail Air Loidhne Air a Leudachadh
Published on 31 Jul 2020Tha an ùine a’ ruith airson tagraidhean a chlàradh airson a’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail a thèid a chumail air loidhne am bliadhna.
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Highland Council’s emergency keyworker childcare hubs to cease as education settings reopen in August
Published on 30 Jul 2020At today’s (30 July) full meeting of The Highland Council, Members agreed that the Council ceases its provision for key worker childcare on 10 August 2020 at the latest, depending on the centre.
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Council reminder to communities that the service point network remains closed
Published on 30 Jul 2020Highland Council is reminding communities the service point network remains closed, in line with COVID 19 guidance.
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Video explains impact of Covid-19 on the Council budget
Published on 30 Jul 2020Updated financial modelling has been presented to a meeting of Highland Council and Members have noted the revised budget gap.
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Move towards a more sustainable delivery of humanitarian assistance proposed as Highland navigates COVID-19 recovery phase
Published on 30 Jul 2020Staff and Communities have been praised for their outstanding response to the Covid-19 emergency.
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Highland Council reacts to First Minister's education announcement
Published on 30 Jul 2020Today’s announcement from the First Minister is very much what we have been anticipating and preparing for in our return to Highland education settings.
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Next phase of works set to begin on the Isle of Skye to enhance the visitor experience at the Old Man of Storr
Published on 30 Jul 2020Works are set to begin which will further enhance the visitor experience at one of Scotland’s most iconic sites, the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye.
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Recovery and work of responders highlighted at Inverness Committee
Published on 28 Jul 2020The recovery of Inverness city and area and recognising the excellent work of staff and volunteers were key on the agenda of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee yesterday (Monday 2
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Inverness Castle – designs for building site hoardings available on Highland Council Planning Portal
Published on 27 Jul 2020With the installation of screening around Inverness Castle this week the design to be displayed on the hoardings is now with Highland Council for approval.
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Council calls on new parents to register lockdown births
Published on 24 Jul 2020From 29th June, Highland Council Registration Offices resumed birth registration.
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Highland welcomes responsible campers but urges ‘leave no trace’
Published on 23 Jul 2020The Leader of The Highland Council is putting a call out to all campers visiting the Highlands of Scotland while urging them to respect the beautiful environment they are visiting.
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‘Remarkable’ survey response highlights ‘exemplary’ Council staff response to COVID-19
Published on 23 Jul 2020Members of The Highland Council will hear in a report to the meeting of the Council next Thursday (30th July) of a ‘remarkable’ response to an Employee Engagement Wellbeing Survey which was held during coronavirus lockdown.
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Ongoing surfacing project on A86 between Tulloch and Newtonmore extended by two nights
Published on 23 Jul 2020Please be advised that due to operational reasons two additional nights of work are required for the ongoing surfacing improvements on the A86 between Tulloch and Newtonmore.
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More materials to be accepted at Household Waste Recycling Centres
Published on 23 Jul 2020The Highland Council is pleased to announce that from today (Thursday 23 July) additional materials will start to be accepted at many of the Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) across the region
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Council’s Bulky Uplift Service to restart
Published on 20 Jul 2020The Highland Council can now confirm that the Bulky Uplift Service is being re-instated from today, Monday 20 July 2020.
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Capital works in Council homes to restart
Published on 20 Jul 2020Following the Council’s announcement that contract work valued at over £60 million for new housing development projects across the Highlands has resumed, the Chair of the Housing and Property......
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Councillors commend move towards ‘real-time’ scrutiny of COVID-19 Recovery Action Plan
Published on 15 Jul 2020Members of The Highland Council’s Recovery Board have welcomed proposals that will enable them to scrutinise progress being made on the Council’s Recovery Action Plan.
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Partners keep businesses and people safe in Inverness city centre
Published on 15 Jul 2020Police Scotland and Highland Council Environment Health Officers were out-and-about in Inverness today visiting businesses and raising public confidence.
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Highland Council’s Employability Provision Rapidly Adapts During Covid 19 Lock Down
Published on 14 Jul 2020With the vast majority of The Highland Council’s employability support to out-of-work young people and adults being undertaken face to face, the Covid 19 Lockdown could have been a particular challeng
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Temporary road closure - U1008 Morayston to Castle Stuart Road, Inverness-shire
Published on 14 Jul 2020Highland Council has announced traffic will be temporarily prohibited from the U1008 Morayston - Castle Stuart Road from Monday 20 July until Sunday 2 August 2020 whilst essential works take place.
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Highland Council warns of COVID-19 crisis grants scam
Published on 14 Jul 2020Highland Council is warning the public to be on their guard for the latest COVID-19 scam which is circulating around the country.
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Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme (EES:ABS) works to resume
Published on 9 Jul 2020Works on External Wall Insulation will commence the week beginning Monday 13th July 2020 across the Highlands, in line with the Scottish construction restart plan.
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Sutherland County Committee approves over £67K for local projects
Published on 9 Jul 2020At the first meeting of The Highland Council’s Sutherland County Committee since COVID-19 lockdown, local Councillors met virtually online.
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Phased return of Council wide parking operations continue
Published on 9 Jul 2020The Highland Council outlines phased return of parking operations
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Assurance for Adult Social Care in Highland welcomed
Published on 8 Jul 2020Members of Highland Council’s Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee have welcomed the assurance provided for Adult Social Care in the region by the Council and NHS Highland.
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Victorian Market, Inverness to reopen Monday 13 July
Published on 8 Jul 2020The Victorian Market, Inverness will reopen on Monday 13 July.
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Council and outstanding local community response to Covid-19 is highlighted at Black Isle, Dingwall and Seaforth Committee
Published on 8 Jul 2020Members of The Highland Council’s Black Isle, Dingwall and Seaforth Committee have praised the work of volunteers for the vital role they have played in assisting the Council with its humanitarian ...
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Badenoch and Strathspey Councillors updated on COVID-19 response in first virtual committee
Published on 7 Jul 2020Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee today (7 July 2020) heard about plans for reopening schools; the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy and the Council’s COVID-19 response.
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The Highland Council is updating parents and carers of its position on early learning and childcare (ELC).
Published on 7 Jul 2020In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Scottish Government removed the statutory requirement for Local Authorities to deliver 1140 hours of ELC from August.
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Council relaxes some controls for COVID-19 business recovery
Published on 6 Jul 2020Highland Council Council is announcing relaxation of some controls that will assist tourist accommodation providers have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Committee focuses on Covid-19 actions taken in Caithness
Published on 6 Jul 2020The Caithness Committee met virtual today for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic and it’s agenda focused on the actions taken by the Council and the third sector to deal with the effects of Co
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Highland Council’s Leader Supports Scottish Government’s Call For Greater Fiscal Flexibility
Published on 6 Jul 2020The Leader of the Highland Council has given her strong support to the efforts of the Scottish Government to obtain greater fiscal flexibility from the UK Government.
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Highland play parks to re-open gradually
Published on 6 Jul 2020The Highland Council is planning to re-open play areas across the region throughout summer. Advice was provided by the Scottish Government on 28 June as to the safety measures that should be applied.
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Digital Learning success for Highland Council schools and staff
Published on 3 Jul 2020The Highland Council was one of the first local authorities in Scotland recognised to develop a Schools Digital Learning Hub.
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Supporting the Tourism Industry
Published on 3 Jul 2020The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team are reminding businesses in the tourism sector, who are busy making arrangements to reopen, to make sure they follow all advice and guidance.
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Highland Council plans for return to education and learning
Published on 2 Jul 2020Today (Thursday 2 July) members of The Highland Council’s Education Committee considered the plans in place to reopen Highland schools in August.
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Committee gives unanimous support to Covid-19 Spaces to People project in Highland
Published on 1 Jul 2020At today’s (Wednesday 1 July) Economy and Infrastructure Committee members gave their full support to progress made with the Spaces for People programme in Highland following the news that the Council
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Executive Chief Officer for Health and Social Care, Lesley Weber is to leave The Highland Council in September 2020.
Published on 1 Jul 2020Lesley, who previously worked for Hackney Local Authority in London, expressed how much she has enjoyed working for the Council:
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Private water supply advice to tourist accommodation providers
Published on 1 Jul 2020The Highland Council's Environmental Health are advising holiday accommodation providers to make sure their private water supplies are safe to drink.
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Highland Council Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme (EES:ABS) to resume
Published on 30 Jun 2020Following Scottish Government guidance on returning to construction sites across Scotland, works will be restarting on the EES:ABS scheme across the Highlands.
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Council Leader highlights need for investment in digital connectivity
Published on 30 Jun 2020Councillor Margaret Davidson, Leader of the Highland Council has recently written to Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands and Alister Jack, Secretary of State for Scotlan
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Highland Council recognises need for Green Recovery to meet climate change commitments
Published on 30 Jun 2020The Highland Council has recognised the pressing need to build on positive behaviour changes and emissions reductions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic to accelerate the region’s shift to a net zero
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Highland businesses urged to apply for support before Covid-19 grant scheme closes
Published on 26 Jun 2020Highland businesses who may be entitled to grant support to help them as they prepare to safely reopen are being encouraged to apply before new 10 July deadline.
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Learning During Lockdown II - the pupil's perspective
Published on 25 Jun 2020Highland Council has produced a new video which shines a spotlight on how children across the region have been able to continue learning during lockdown.
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Birth Registration services resuming from Monday
Published on 25 Jun 2020From 29 June 2020 The Highland Council will be in a position to resume birth registrations.
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Action plan sets out priorities for recovery
Published on 25 Jun 2020The Highland Council has approved a Recovery Action Plan with 11 key priority areas including economic and financial recovery, digital transformation and the reopening of schools.
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Temporary changes to improve safety on city roads
Published on 24 Jun 2020Like in other parts of Scotland, The Highland Council is adapting local streets and public spaces to make it easier and safer for people to access shops, workplaces and other services, whilst maintain
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Bikeability Scotland come to the key worker children in Aviemore
Published on 24 Jun 2020Highland Council Bikeability Scotland Coordinator, Emma Garden, has been supporting Aviemore Childcare Hub with playground-based cycle training for pupils.
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Council Leader ready to welcome tourists back to the Highlands next month
Published on 23 Jun 2020Highland Council Leader Margaret Davidson has said she is looking forward to welcoming tourists and visitors back to the Highlands when restrictions are expected to be lifted on 15 July.
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Highland Council Chair reacts to Education Announcement
Published on 23 Jun 2020Councillor John Finlayson, Chair of the Highland Council’s Education Committee responded to the announcement today by John Swinney, Deputy First Minister on the return of education.
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Spaces for People: Making essential travel and exercise safer during Covid -19
Published on 23 Jun 2020The Spaces for People programme supported by Highland Council is a project that aims to build upon the increase in local community-based cycling and walking as a result of Covid-19.
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Bhidiothan goirid a’ cuideachadh luchd-ionnsachaidh le Gàidhlig san dachaigh
Published on 22 Jun 2020Chaidh sreath de naoi bhidiothan goirid a chruthachadh le Sgioba na Gàidhlig aig Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd gus cuideachadh a thoirt do phàrantan aig nach eil Gàidhlig agus aig a bheil clann a’ dol a-steach do dh’fhoghlam tron Ghàidhlig.
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Council launches Business Guide to support economic recovery in Highland
Published on 22 Jun 2020To support the economic recovery in the Highlands, the Council has today (Monday 22 June) launched a guide for shops and businesses to assist them with their plans to safely welcome back customers.
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Highland Council advice on funerals in Phase 2
Published on 22 Jun 2020The Highland Council is pleased to note that the Scottish Government have issued guidance on funeral services in places of worship.
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Council reaches out to accommodation providers to help tackle COVID-19 homelessness
Published on 22 Jun 2020The Highland Council is inviting private landlords and providers of short-term lets, including Air B&B hosts who may be interested in leasing their property to the Council to get in touch.
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Temporary closure - Kyle Main Street
Published on 19 Jun 2020Motorists are being advised by The Highland Council that there will be a temporary closure of part of Kyle Main Street from 08:00 on Monday 22 June 2020 for three weeks, until 17:00 on Monday 13 July.
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Update on COVID-19 Business Grants awarded in Highland
Published on 19 Jun 2020The COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, set up to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, has now paid out over £63 million to 5,892 Highland businesses.
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Highland Council sets out careful and gradual approach on schools' return to education and learning
Published on 18 Jun 2020Today, The Highland Council’s approach to a phased reopening of schools and Education Learning and Care (ELC) settings in the Highland region was discussed by Members at the Recovery Board.
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Council Chief Executive highlights importance of a 'clear simple message'
Published on 18 Jun 2020Chief Executive of The Highland Council, Donna Manson was invited to give evidence at the Scottish Parliament’s COVID-19 Committee on Wednesday 17 June.
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Work on Highland Schools projects to resume
Published on 17 Jun 2020Highland Council is pleased to report that preparatory work to resume construction activity on three key school projects has commenced.
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Space for People Project in Dingwall to start
Published on 17 Jun 2020The Highland Council has published information about the temporary traffic orders that will come into place on Friday (19 June) in Dingwall as part of the Spaces for People project.
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Highland pupils to receive free school meals during summer holidays
Published on 17 Jun 2020Following the First Minister’s announcement on Tuesday, 16 June 2020, eligible school pupils are to receive free school meals during the summer break to help tackle food poverty.
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Virtual energy assessments launched to help Scottish businesses save cash
Published on 15 Jun 2020Businesses in the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to bring their costs down with free, one to one, virtual support available from Zero Waste Scotland.
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Mòd Ionadail an Eilein Sgitheanaich a’ dol bhiortail.
Published on 15 Jun 2020Mòd Ionadail an Eilein Sgitheanaich goes virtual.
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Work to restore two iconic buildings in Inverness and Nairn to restart
Published on 15 Jun 2020The Highland Council can confirm that plans have been drawn up for restarting construction works at Inverness Town House and Nairn Courthouse which have been on hold since March.
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Highland Council House Building Programme to resume
Published on 15 Jun 2020lowing Scottish Government Guidance on returning to construction sites in Scotland, works will be restarting on council house build projects throughout the Highlands.
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Recovery Board chair responds to high level of workers furloughed in Highland
Published on 12 Jun 2020Statistics released by HMRC show that the Highland has the highest number of workers on furlough per head of population across Scotland. 32,000 people, 27% of the working population are currently furl
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Billing Resumes for Highland Ratepayers
Published on 12 Jun 2020Rates bills will be dropping through the letterboxes of non domestic rate payers in Highland from next week.
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More materials to be accepted at Highland Household Waste Recycling Centres
Published on 12 Jun 2020he Highland Council can confirm that from Monday 15th June 2020 the re-opening of the Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) will move to the next stage.
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Works at two of Skye's most iconic tourist sites to restart after lockdown easing
Published on 12 Jun 2020Following Scottish Government Guidance on returning to construction sites, works are starting on two separate projects managed by the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS) on the Isle of Skye.
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#TeamHamish pride as first phase of work is set to start on Nairn’s new children’s splash pad
Published on 10 Jun 2020The family behind the #TeamHamish fundraising effort to bring a new children’s splash pad to Nairn has welcomed news that phase one of the work is to start on 15 June.
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New booking system for Portree Household Waste Recycling Centre
Published on 10 Jun 2020The Highland Council is pleased to announce that the Portree Household Waste Recycling Centre will re-open on Monday 15th June 2020 with a new online booking system.
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Highland Council notes Home Farm case continuation
Published on 10 Jun 2020The Highland Council notes the decision made at the Sheriff Court this morning in relation to Home Farm Care Home in Portree.
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Highland Council delivering safe walking and cycling routes in response to Coronavirus pandemic
Published on 8 Jun 2020Following a successful award of £752,954 from Scottish Government’s Spaces for People fund, The Highland Council is now delivering the first in a series of active travel interventions across Highland
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Highland Council staff share their views on lockdown, home working and the future in new video series
Published on 8 Jun 2020Highland Council has been speaking to staff about their wellbeing during the coronavirus lockdown, working from home and how they see their roles developing in the future.
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Council gives health and safety advice and support to businesses
Published on 5 Jun 2020The Highland Council is responsible for the ‘policing’ the new HPS regulations & coronavirus restrictions such as physical distancing and enhanced hand hygiene in a range of business premises.
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Highland's young people encouraged to apply without delay for Education Maintenance Allowance
Published on 5 Jun 2020All eligible young people are being encouraged to apply for a weekly, term time allowance of £30 per week from August.
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Video explains the impact of Covid-19 on Highland Council
Published on 5 Jun 2020Highland Council has created a video to explain some of the impacts of COVID-19 on communities and on the Council.
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Merkinch Primary school is the hub for Highland's first ever online Festival of Reading
Published on 5 Jun 2020A teacher at an Inverness Primary school has set up the region’s first ever online Festival of Reading in a bid to enhance digital literacy across the region’s schools.
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Lockdown Learning Promotes Protection of Children
Published on 5 Jun 2020The Highland Child Protection Committee (HCPC) has been working in partnership with a highland-wide charity to ensure the delivery of child protection courses continues during the coronavirus lockdown
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First full meeting of Recovery Board meets
Published on 4 Jun 2020The first full meeting of the Highland Council Recovery Board met (virtually) today. The full membership reflects political balance with 11 Members and 3 senior officers. A representative from the sta
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Public consultation - external monitoring of public conveniences
Published on 4 Jun 2020Highland Council will begin to monitor the exterior entrances of public conveniences to ensure public safety, better manage anti-social behaviour & vandalism.
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Public praised as 14 Highland Household Waste and Recycling Centres successfully reopen
Published on 4 Jun 2020On Monday (1 June) The Highland Council reopened 14 Household Waste and Recycling Centres across the Highlands to allow people to drop off their garden waste and bagged household waste.
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Impact of Covid-19 on Highland Council budget
Published on 3 Jun 2020Councillors taking part in today’s virtual Corporate Resources Committee were left in no doubt about the significant and serious impact COVID-19 continues to have on the budget of The Highland Council
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Portree Primary pupils embrace their first ever virtual sports day
Published on 1 Jun 2020Portree Primary School came up with an innovative way to keep children active during lockdown and ensured they didn’t miss out on their annual sports day.
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Keeping in Touch Hub to open at Drummond School for vulnerable pupils
Published on 1 Jun 2020The Highland Council is very pleased to announce that following Scottish Government guidance, Drummond School in Inverness for pupils with additional needs, reopens this week as a Keeping In Touch Hub
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Alternative arrangements in place for Lochaber Key Worker Hub as flooding damages High School
Published on 1 Jun 2020A failed water pipe on the third floor of Lochaber High School has caused major damage to the building.
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Over 5,500 Highland businesses helped by COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant schemes
Published on 29 May 2020The COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant schemes, set up to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, have now paid out £59,628,750 to over 5500 Highland businesses.
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Essential works to commence on Inverness West Link
Published on 29 May 2020Works on the Inverness West Link Stage 2 were suspended on the 24 March 2020 following COVID-19 guidance from the Scottish Government.
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Back to school and learning – ‘carefully and gradually’
Published on 28 May 2020The Highland Council is assessing the implications of the First Minister’s announcements made on the 21st May about the first stage relaxation of lockdown, concerning teachers and other education staff returning to the workplace during June to prepare for the return to school and settings on 11th August.
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Temporary road closure - Castle Wynd, Inverness
Published on 27 May 2020Traffic will be temporarily prohibited from using Castle Wynd (U3831) in Inverness from 6pm on Monday 1 June until 6pm on Tuesday 30 June.
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Council confirms details for Household Waste Recycling Centres to reopen
Published on 26 May 2020The Highland Council can now confirm which of the Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) across the region will re-open from Monday 1st June 2020.
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Gaelic and football combine to inspire an innovative new learning and fitness programme
Published on 26 May 2020The Highland Council Gaelic team is delighted to welcome FC Sonas, an innovative Scottish Gaelic football service which has been set up with support from the local authority and Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
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Council’s Garden Aid Service to start
Published on 26 May 2020The Highland Council’s Housing Service currently operates an annual garden aid scheme,cutting grass in approximately 1,300 council house gardens.
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Highland Council publishes decisions made during COVID-19 emergency
Published on 25 May 2020Highland Council publishes decisions made during COVID-19 emergency
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Highland Council awarded over £750,000 to roll out network of safe walking and cycling routes in response to Coronavirus pandemic
Published on 25 May 2020Following an ambitious bid by Highland Council supported by NHS Highland, to deliver rapid active travel interventions in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, The Highland Council has been awarded £7
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£56m COVID-19 Business Grants awarded in Highland
Published on 25 May 2020The COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, set up to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, has now paid out £56,286,250 million to 5135 Highland businesses.
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Highland Council appoints Executive Chief Officer
Published on 22 May 2020Paul Senior has been appointed by The Highland Council as interim Executive Chief Officer for Education and Learning.
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North Atlantic Corona Challenge 2020 - young people encouraged to take part
Published on 22 May 2020The Chair of the Highlands and Islands European Partnership is encouraging young people to take part in a special challenge to come up with creative ideas to help the North Atlantic region.
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Highland Council prepares for phased return to new normal
Published on 21 May 2020Highland Council’s Recovery Board Chair, Cllr Alasdair Christie has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s road map phasing the way out of lockdown, which was published earlier today.
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Preparations underway for phased re-opening of Highland Household Waste Recycling Centres
Published on 21 May 2020The Highland Council is pleased to announce that preparations are well underway for re-opening many of the Household Waste Recycling Centres across the region to the public from Monday 1 June 2020
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Highland Council notes Home Farm outcomes
Published on 20 May 2020The Highland Council has noted the outcomes at Inverness Sheriff Court this morning regarding Home Farm Care Home on the Isle of Skye.
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Highland Council promotes online training courses during COVID-19
Published on 19 May 2020The Highland Council is encouraging individuals across the area who have been furloughed or made redundant during COVID-19 to access a range of online training courses, produced by education bodies.
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Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Scheme to launch in May
Published on 19 May 2020A new online service will launch on May 26 for small and medium sized employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees, the Government has announced today.
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Highland Council Trading Standards advice on Face Coverings
Published on 19 May 2020Highland Council Trading Standards are highlighting the important difference between types of face masks during the COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis.
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Garden waste collection service off to a great start
Published on 18 May 2020The Highland Council would like to remind Garden Waste Collection Service permit holders that the service resumed last Monday (11th May 2020) after being suspended due to the impact of COVID-19 on sta
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Information Leaflet for families affected by COVID-19 outbreak on Skye
Published on 15 May 2020The Highland Council has put a range of measures in place to help those in the Portree community who have been affected by the Coronavirus outbreak in the Home Farm Care Home on Skye. An information l
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Update on COVID-19 grants issued by Highland Council
Published on 15 May 2020The COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, set up to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, has now paid out £48.9m million to 4359 Highland businesses.
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Highland Council proposes network of safe walking and cycling routes in response to Coronavirus pandemic
Published on 15 May 2020The Highland Council and NHS Highland have submitted an ambitious bid to the Scottish Government’s Spaces for People fund seeking support to deliver rapid active travel interventions.
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Recovery Board established
Published on 14 May 2020A Highland Council Recovery Board has been established to lead and plan the Council’s emergence from lockdown and provide strategic coordination for a Recovery Action Plan for Council services.
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Council Leader and Convenor say “Thank You” to volunteers
Published on 14 May 2020As the ten community hubs set up across the Highlands continue to be busy co-ordinating and providing support to people in need, the Convenor of The Highland Council is keen to pay tribute to all the
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Highland Council recognises staff on International Year of the Nurse 2020
Published on 12 May 20202020 is the International Year of the Nurse with the 12th of May marking the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth and the contribution of nurses and allied health professional to society.
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Limited grass cutting to resume in Highland with adherence to physical distancing
Published on 11 May 2020Highland Council has announced it is to begin a restricted grass cutting service across the region.
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Vital contribution of all foster families in Highland highlighted during coronavirus
Published on 11 May 2020Foster families across Highland give fostered children and young people a loving, secure and stable home, and this commitment from foster families is ongoing during the COVID-19 Emergency.
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Budget details submitted to Cosla
Published on 7 May 2020The Highland Council has, along with other Scottish Local Authorities, submitted details to COSLA of the potential impact of COVID 19 on its revenue and capital budgets.
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Council support to families in time of need
Published on 7 May 2020Help is at hand for bereaved families in Highland who may find the unexpected cost of funerals out of their reach during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Learning During Lockdown – How Highland Council’s schools are benefiting from advanced online teaching tools
Published on 7 May 2020School pupils across The Highland Council have been benefiting from an innovative approach to Teaching and learning which has made the transition to home learning smoother for all.
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Council COVID Helpline Passes 5000 Calls Handled
Published on 6 May 2020The Highland Council’s COVID helpline 0300 303 1362 which has been up and running since 25th March has now handled over 5000 calls.
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Council Leader’s message to the community in Portree
Published on 6 May 2020Responding to the news of the outbreak of Coronavirus at Home Farm care home in Portree, Cllr Margaret Davidson, Leader of The Highland Council said: ......
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Additional Support for Business
Published on 5 May 2020From today (Tuesday 5 May), the COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, , has been extended....
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HMRC invites self-employed to get ready to make their claims
Published on 5 May 2020HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has started contacting customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
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Clear Your Head Campaign
Published on 1 May 2020NHS Highland is highlighting the practical things people can do to help them feel better whilst staying at home, acknowledging these are worrying and uncertain times for many.
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Update on small business and self-catering grant scheme
Published on 1 May 2020The COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, set up to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, has now paid out £39.42million to 3450 Highland businesses.
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Highland Council Continuity
Published on 1 May 2020The Members, staff and resources of Highland Council continue to be focussed on responding to the COVID-19 emergency.
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VE Day 75th anniversary
Published on 30 Apr 2020The Highland Council is supporting the national public commemorations of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
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Launch of Newly Self-Employed Hardship Fund
Published on 30 Apr 2020From today, newly self-employed individuals who have not been able to access support through other schemes will be able to apply for a one-off grant of £2,000.
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Council preparing for £80M budget gap
Published on 29 Apr 2020The Highland Council is preparing for a budget gap of over £80M within the current financial year due to the impact of the Coronavirus crisis.
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Highland Council welcomes Scottish Government clarification on PPE guidance
Published on 29 Apr 2020The Highland Council has welcomed the guidance issued today (29th April) by Scottish Government on ‘Donations of PPE and other supplies’.
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Minister echoes CICV Forum call to keep key workers safe from abuse during essential construction work
Published on 29 Apr 2020The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is providing greater visibility on what constitutes ‘essential work’ to prevent key workers being harassed and verbally abused.
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Garden Waste Collection Service- resuming normal service
Published on 29 Apr 2020The Highland Council is pleased to announce that the Garden Waste Collection Service will be resumed from Monday 11th May 2020.
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Council Leader praises and thanks staff
Published on 28 Apr 2020On behalf of her fellow councillors and herself, The Leader of The Highland Council has expressed heartfelt thanks to Council staff dealing with the COVID-19 emergency response.
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Highland marks International Workers’ Memorial Day
Published on 27 Apr 2020The Highland Council will mark International Workers’ Memorial Day tomorrow, Tuesday 28th April by observing the national one-minute silence at 11am.
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Highland Council has now helped over 2,300 businesses obtain a small business and self-catering grant
Published on 24 Apr 2020The COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, set up to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, has now paid out £26.89million to 2341 Highland businesses.
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Police and partners urge the public to continuing supporting physical distancing to help save lives
Published on 24 Apr 2020As Police Scotland’s response to the coronavirus pandemic continues to protect the NHS and save lives, Highlands & Islands Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent George Macdonald would like to than
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Highland Violence Against Women Partnership want to ensure people get help they need during COVID19 outbreak
Published on 23 Apr 2020Highland Violence Against Women Partnership (HVAWP) wants to ensure that anyone who is a victim of domestic abuse or gender-based violence gets the help they need during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Council issues more than 7,500 school meals vouchers to Highland families
Published on 22 Apr 2020Highland Council is continuing to provide free school meals through e-vouchers to families across the region while schools are closed.
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Highland Council ramp up team responsible for processing business grants
Published on 20 Apr 2020The Highland Council is ramping up the team responsible for processing small business grants to respond even more quickly and to as many applicants as possible.
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Highland Council warns of business grants scam
Published on 20 Apr 2020The COVID-19 crisis has seen an unprecedented rise in scams across the whole of the UK and Highland Council Trading Standards is issuing a warning to local businesses about a new scam.
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Business Grant Payments pass 1000 mark
Published on 17 Apr 2020Following the establishment of a dedicated Council team and system to manage the COVID-19 Business Grant scheme, the number of and value of grants to Highland businesses is increasing daily
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Council thanks communities for responsible waste actions
Published on 17 Apr 2020While Recycling Centres are temporarily closed and the Bulky Uplift service is suspended, The Highland Council is reminding the public to safely store their items until services resume.
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Highland Council urges – DO NOT light sky lanterns for NHS and social care workers
Published on 16 Apr 2020The Highland Council is reinforcing its support for the NHS, social care workers and emergency services by urging people NOT to light sky lanterns in a campaign to show support for NHS workers.
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Highland Council Trading Standards warns about council tax scam
Published on 15 Apr 2020Highland Council Trading Standards is again warning unsuspecting residents of the emergence of another council tax scam.
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Council Leader praises those delivering essential services
Published on 14 Apr 2020There is a real sense of us all pulling together in this emergency to do the very best we can for each other, to look out and care for each other.
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Calls continue to come in to Council’s Covid-19 helpline
Published on 9 Apr 2020A high number of calls to The Highland Council’s dedicated COVID-19 helpline continue to be dealt with on a daily basis.
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This Easter – #stayhomesavelives.
Published on 9 Apr 2020Council closes car parks and reminds holiday home owners of COVID-19 legislation to discourage travel.
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Highland Refuse and recycling collections over the Easter bank holiday
Published on 9 Apr 2020The Highland Council is reminding people that their household refuse and recycling collections will be operating as normal over the Easter bank holiday.
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Community resilience groups can benefit from new grant scheme
Published on 9 Apr 2020A new fund has been set up to provide grants for community resilience groups that are supporting vulnerable people during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Highland business grants start flowing
Published on 9 Apr 2020Businesses across Highland are starting to receive their grants from the COVID-19 Business Grant Scheme.
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“Egg-cellent” result as Easter Eggs donated
Published on 9 Apr 2020Chocolate Easter bunnies earmarked for the 12th annual Inverness City Centre Easter Egg Hunt have been donated to make sure Highland families receiving support during COVID-19 can enjoy a treat.
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Highland Council issues COVID-19 outdoor access guidance reminder
Published on 7 Apr 2020The Highland Council’s Access Officers have become aware of several illegal ad hoc signs appearing on paths and access routes saying that they are closed. These signs are misleading, so the team is ta
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Trading Standards advice for Helping Hands
Published on 7 Apr 2020As we all deal with uncertainty and isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak, Highland Council’s Trading Standards team know that there are many in our communities who want to volunteer their time.
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Fèis Rois to host online traditional music festival next month
Published on 7 Apr 2020One of Scotland’s leading traditional arts organisations, Fèis Rois, has lined up some of Scotland’s top musicians and singers for an online traditional music festival.
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Council issues COVID-19 advice to tenants
Published on 7 Apr 2020The Highland Council is sending a bulletin to all council tenants providing them with advice about issues related to Coronavirus.
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Small business grant scheme extended to self-catering businesses
Published on 6 Apr 2020The Highland Council today launched its revised guidance on behalf of the Scottish Government, with grants of £10,000 and £25,000 becoming available for eligible self-catering businesses.
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Council to provide school meals throughout Easter break
Published on 3 Apr 2020Highland Council will continue to provide school meals through e-vouchers to families throughout the school Easter break.
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Change to waste and recycling services aims to protect staff
Published on 3 Apr 2020From Monday, a number of changes have been made in line with national guidance, to how we collect waste in order to protect staff, during the Coronavirus emergency.
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Council reassures people living in remote communities that they will not be left behind
Published on 3 Apr 2020Highland Council has moved to reassure residents in the more remote areas of the region that they will not be forgotten and every effort will be made to provide the support they need.
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Busy first week for Council’s Covid-19 helpline
Published on 1 Apr 2020Since The Highland Council’s dedicated helpline went live last Wednesday afternoon staff have dealt with over 1,600 calls.
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Help available for Council Tax payers
Published on 1 Apr 2020Council tax payers in Highland who have lost their jobs or are experiencing a drop in their income are being encouraged to apply as quickly as possible for a reduction in their council tax.
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Stay at home guidance – parks, open spaces and public toilets
Published on 31 Mar 2020You should not travel to access the outdoors, and your time spent outside exercising should be done close to your home rather than travelling elsewhere.
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Textile recycling banks closed across Highland
Published on 31 Mar 2020The Highland Council has added more change to its recycling advice today (31st March 2020).
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Highland communities helping people ‘at risk’ to protect themselves from coronavirus
Published on 30 Mar 2020The Highland Council is responding to the Scottish Government’s communication last week on “shielding” people ‘at risk’ from coronavirus. People with specific health conditions which put them at high
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Public urged to keep eyes and ears open for children at risk during COVID-19
Published on 27 Mar 2020With the closure of schools and nurseries during the COVID-19 crisis, a national child protection group is urging everyone to keep their eyes and ears open for children who may be at risk at this time
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All Highland Council play parks closed
Published on 27 Mar 2020Signs are going up at Highland Council play parks to reinforce the message that they are all closed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) and will remain closed until further notice.
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Highland Trading standards advice and guidance on COVID-19 and scams
Published on 27 Mar 2020ighland Council’s Trading Standards is providing advice and guidance to businesses and consumers affected by COVID-19 at www.highland.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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COVID-19 – Visiting suspended across health and social care sites
Published on 27 Mar 2020NHS Highland has, with immediate effect, suspended all visiting across our health and social care sites.
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Highland Council to launch e-vouchers for free school meals
Published on 27 Mar 2020Highland Council will be providing e-vouchers to families to support access to free school meals from week commencing 30 March 2020.
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COVID-19 – Dental services in Highland
Published on 26 Mar 2020Routine dental care services in high street practices in Scotland have been suspended.
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Highland Recycling Centres close and waste service collections change during Coronavirus
Published on 25 Mar 2020The Highland Council’s Waste and Recycling team are reminding the public that all Council run Recycling Centres are currently closed and garden waste and the bulky uplift services have been suspended
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Energy Advice during COVID19 outbreak
Published on 25 Mar 2020If you have a pre-payment meter you are encouraged to try to keep at least 14 days’ worth of credit on your meter(s) in case you need to self isolate.
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Highland Council helpline now up and running
Published on 25 Mar 2020The Highland Council has launched a free helpline to give assistance and to collect details of individuals and community groups looking to provide volunteering support during Covid19.
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Update on MV Kaami vessel aground off Duntulm, Skye
Published on 25 Mar 2020The Highland Council's Emergency Planning team are aware of the grounding of a cargo vessel in the Minch.
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Key Worker Hubs
Published on 25 Mar 2020The Council has been working at pace to set up centres for the children of key workers,
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Advice for Highland Council tenants
Published on 25 Mar 2020As a landlord, the Council’s priority is maintaining the welfare of our tenants and providing you with essential services at this difficult time.
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Homelessness - Delivering statutory services
Published on 25 Mar 2020Due to the COVID19 restrictions and the closure of Council Service Points, there has been a change in the way Highland Council provides its Homeless services.
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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tells people to stay at home
Published on 24 Mar 2020We are now in effect in a lockdown. Everybody is being told that it is essential to stay at home from tonight to help halt the spread of coronavirus, ease the burden on the NHS and save lives.
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SQA statement on coursework for National Courses
Published on 24 Mar 2020Following the announcement by the First Minister on Sunday, that no young person with SQA coursework to complete should attend school to do so, SQA continue to work on how to determine final grades.
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Latest guidance about COVID-19 from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government
Published on 23 Mar 2020Latest guidance about COVID-19 from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government, including social distancing and stay at home advice can be found at http://nhsinform.scot/coronavirus.
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Highland Council Helplines to be launched tomorrow
Published on 23 Mar 2020The Highland Council is preparing to launch dedicated Freephone helplines from tomorrow. One will focus on providing advice and support for people who want to know how they can volunteer and for ....
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Highland Council Trading Standards launches webpage on COVID-19 Scams
Published on 20 Mar 2020Highland Council Trading Standards have today launched a webpage on the Highland Council website aimed at both consumers and businesses to identify the scams known to Trading Standards.
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Highland Council help for hospitality and tourism workers affected by COVID19 crisis
Published on 20 Mar 2020The Highland Council is urging those from the hospitality and tourism sector who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus crisis to get in touch for support.
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Changes to bus services across Highland
Published on 19 Mar 2020Full details of new timetables available online at stagecoachbus.com
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Council appeals for employees to volunteer
Published on 19 Mar 2020Today, Highland Council issued an appeal for employees who are fit and healthy to apply to volunteer their skills and experience to help in the delivery of priority and statutory services.
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COVID-19 – Outpatients and Diagnostic Testing
Published on 19 Mar 2020As part of our preparation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NHS Highland has cancelled all non-urgent outpatient reviews and diagnostic tests which will enable staff to ...
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Highland Council focuses on delivering statutory services
Published on 18 Mar 2020The Highland Council is planning for greatly increased staff absence levels over the coming days and weeks.
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Business Gateway Highland continues to provide support
Published on 18 Mar 2020Business Gateway Highland have confirmed that they are continuing to provide a service to small and medium enterprises across the Highlands by offering adviser support by phone or video and webinars i
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Schools in Scotland to close
Published on 18 Mar 2020The First Minster has just made an announcement closing schools after Friday this week.
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Highland Council postpones meetings
Published on 18 Mar 2020The Highland Council has taken the decision to postpone all committee meetings and Member workshops due to take place in March and April.
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Ground-breaking partnership announced
Published on 17 Mar 2020Eden Court is in the business of bringing people together. At the current time, due to guidance surrounding COVID-19, delivering their programme is not sustainable....
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Cancellation of Inverness West drop in sessions
Published on 17 Mar 2020Two drop in sessions for Inverness West ward constituents have been cancelled due to the ongoing public health emergency around coronavirus.
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Cancellation of Inverness Castle Doors Open Weekend
Published on 17 Mar 2020In line with national guidance regarding COVID-19, the Inverness Castle ‘Doors Open Weekend’ event planned for 8, 9 and 10 May 2020 will not go ahead.
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British Red Cross North West Message re COVID19 test scams
Published on 17 Mar 2020The North West branch of the British Red Cross has received a number of calls today relating to social media posts by criminals pretending to be from the organisation & offering coronavirus tests
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Charleston Academy partial closure to S1-S3 on 18th March
Published on 17 Mar 2020Parents and carers are advised that Charleston Academy, Inverness will be closed to S1 - S3 pupils on 18th March 2020.
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Highland Council response to COVID19
Published on 16 Mar 2020The Chief Executive of The Highland Council, Donna Manson has today given assurance that the local authority is working to national advice, and guidance in the response to coronavirus – COVID19.
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Highland Council and partners working closely - COVID19
Published on 13 Mar 2020The Highland Council is working closely with partners in Resilience and following national guidance in relation to the Coronavirus COVID-19 situation.
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The Highland Council - letter to parents re school trip to Northern Italy
Published on 25 Feb 2020A letter has been issued to parents of children who have recently returned from a school trip to Northern Italy.
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