News archive

News published March 2020

Tribute paid to former Inverness Councillor
Published 31 Mar 2020
Members and staff of The Highland Council are saddened by the passing of former Highland Councillor Alistair Milne on Friday 27 March 2020.
Stay at home guidance – parks, open spaces and public toilets
Published 31 Mar 2020
You should not travel to access the outdoors, and your time spent outside exercising should be done close to your home rather than travelling elsewhere.
Textile recycling banks closed across Highland
Published 31 Mar 2020
The Highland Council has added more change to its recycling advice today (31st March 2020).
Highland communities helping people ‘at risk’ to protect themselves from coronavirus
Published 30 Mar 2020
The 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
Public urged to keep eyes and ears open for children at risk during COVID-19
Published 27 Mar 2020
With 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
All Highland Council play parks closed
Published 27 Mar 2020
Signs 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.
Highland Trading standards advice and guidance on COVID-19 and scams
Published 27 Mar 2020
ighland Council’s Trading Standards is providing advice and guidance to businesses and consumers affected by COVID-19 at www.highland.gov.uk/tradingstandards
COVID-19 – Visiting suspended across health and social care sites
Published 27 Mar 2020
NHS Highland has, with immediate effect, suspended all visiting across our health and social care sites.
Highland Council to launch e-vouchers for free school meals
Published 27 Mar 2020
Highland Council will be providing e-vouchers to families to support access to free school meals from week commencing 30 March 2020.
Additional night of work required for ongoing surfacing improvements on the A82 at Drumnadrochit
Published 26 Mar 2020
Please be advised that the ongoing surfacing improvements on the A82 Drumnadrochit to Temple Pier project require an additional night of work to allow teams to make the area safe before temporarily pausing the project.