News archive
News published March 2020
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SQA statement on coursework for National Courses
Published 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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UK Prime Minister Addresses the Nation
Published 23 Mar 2020The Coronvirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades and this country is not alone.
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New online support service for staff is available now
Published 23 Mar 2020The Highland Council is offering its 9,500 staff and their family members, a new, free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service.
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Latest guidance about COVID-19 from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government
Published 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 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 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 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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Highland Council Universal Credit claimants urged to act ahead of annual rent increase
Published 20 Mar 2020Highland Council tenants claiming Universal Credit are being urged to look out for messages from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
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Community Call Project to help the vulnerable in Skye and Lochalsh during the ongoing coronavirus crisis
Published 20 Mar 2020
SLCVO (Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations) is working with the Highland Council, NHS and other organisations to ensure there are area more ways for people to access help and support.
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Changes to bus services across Highland
Published 19 Mar 2020Full details of new timetables available online at stagecoachbus.com
Published 20 Mar 2020