News archive

News published April 2020

VE Day 75th anniversary
Published 30 Apr 2020
The Highland Council is supporting the national public commemorations of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Launch of Newly Self-Employed Hardship Fund
Published 30 Apr 2020
From 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.
New timescale for completion of the purchase of South Tower of Inverness Castle
Published 30 Apr 2020
Due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the planned date of the purchase of the South Tower by The Highland Council has changed.
Council preparing for £80M budget gap
Published 29 Apr 2020
The Highland Council is preparing for a budget gap of over £80M within the current financial year due to the impact of the Coronavirus crisis.
Highland Council welcomes Scottish Government clarification on PPE guidance
Published 29 Apr 2020
The Highland Council has welcomed the guidance issued today (29th April) by Scottish Government on ‘Donations of PPE and other supplies’.
Minister echoes CICV Forum call to keep key workers safe from abuse during essential construction work
Published 29 Apr 2020
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is providing greater visibility on what constitutes ‘essential work’ to prevent key workers being harassed and verbally abused.
Garden Waste Collection Service- resuming normal service
Published 29 Apr 2020
The Highland Council is pleased to announce that the Garden Waste Collection Service will be resumed from Monday 11th May 2020.
Work underway at Kingussie’s Gynack Gardens to improve links for people on bike and foot
Published 29 Apr 2020
A cycle friendly Kingussie project looking at safer and more accessible cycling and walking in the town, has outlined its plans for improvements to Gynack Gardens.
Council Leader praises and thanks staff
Published 28 Apr 2020
On 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.
Online briefings on EU citizens' rights
Published 27 Apr 2020
A series of free on-line seminars on EU citizens’ rights is being organised by the Citizens Rights Project, which works with EU citizens across Scotland.