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News published March 2020

COVID-19 – Dental services in Highland
Published 26 Mar 2020
Routine dental care services in high street practices in Scotland have been suspended.
Highland Recycling Centres close and waste service collections change during Coronavirus
Published 25 Mar 2020
The 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
Energy Advice during COVID19 outbreak
Published 25 Mar 2020
If 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.
Highland Council helpline now up and running
Published 25 Mar 2020
The 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.
Update on MV Kaami vessel aground off Duntulm, Skye
Published 25 Mar 2020
The Highland Council's Emergency Planning team are aware of the grounding of a cargo vessel in the Minch.
Key Worker Hubs
Published 25 Mar 2020
The Council has been working at pace to set up centres for the children of key workers,
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Advice for Highland Council tenants
Published 25 Mar 2020
As a landlord, the Council’s priority is maintaining the welfare of our tenants and providing you with essential services at this difficult time.
Homelessness - Delivering statutory services
Published 25 Mar 2020
Due 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.
Business Grant Applications Sought
Published 24 Mar 2020
The Highland Council today launched on behalf of the Scottish Government, the COVID-19 business grant scheme. Grants of £10,000 and £25,000 are available for eligible businesses.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tells people to stay at home
Published 24 Mar 2020
We 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.