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News published December 2019

EU Citizens Rights Project to stage an information session in Inverness
Published 11 Dec 2019
The EU Citizens Rights Project is organising an information session in Inverness for EU citizens on the EU Settlement Scheme.
Landslips - Kylerhea, Isle of Skye and Raasay
Published 10 Dec 2019
Two roads are closed on Isle of Skye and Raasay due to landslips.
Scottish Women's Aid partnership event marks the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
Published 10 Dec 2019
Members of the Highland Violence Against Women (HVAWP) partnership today joined forces at a Scottish Women’s Aid event to officially marked the end of 16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence.
Councillors agree further work following survey backing introduction of tourist levy
Published 9 Dec 2019
Highland councillors today approved the findings of a public consultation supporting the introduction of a Highland Transient Visitor Levy.
Equally safe at work
Published 9 Dec 2019
Members today wholeheartedly gave their support to a report to Council on tackling gender-based violence.
An increase in foster carer payments is agreed by council
Published 9 Dec 2019
Members have approved a proposal to substantially increase the payment to foster carers at the meeting of Highland Council today, Monday 9 December.
Highland invests in combatting climate change
Published 9 Dec 2019
Councillors today approved a £145,000 investment to ensure Highland Council meets its commitment to tackle climate change.
Your vote matters
Published 9 Dec 2019
Voters in the three Highland constituencies for the UK Parliamentary general election are being reminded that their vote matters.
Highland maintains Baby Friendly status
Published 6 Dec 2019
Highland’s Health and Social Care Partnership (Highland Council area) has been advised that it has maintained Baby Friendly status demonstrating that recognised best practice standards and high quality support is provided to mothers and babies.
It'll be a blue blue bin Christmas without you recycling.
Published 6 Dec 2019
The Highland Council is reminding householders and businesses to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible over the festive period to prevent unnecessary waste.