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News published June 2020

Council launches Business Guide to support economic recovery in Highland
Published 22 Jun 2020
To support the economic recovery in the Highlands, the Council has today (Monday 22 June) launched a guide for shops and businesses to assist them with their plans to safely welcome back customers.
Highland Council advice on funerals in Phase 2
Published 22 Jun 2020
The Highland Council is pleased to note that the Scottish Government have issued guidance on funeral services in places of worship.
Council reaches out to accommodation providers to help tackle COVID-19 homelessness
Published 22 Jun 2020
The Highland Council is inviting private landlords and providers of short-term lets, including Air B&B hosts who may be interested in leasing their property to the Council to get in touch.
Temporary closure - Kyle Main Street
Published 19 Jun 2020
Motorists are being advised by The Highland Council that there will be a temporary closure of part of Kyle Main Street from 08:00 on Monday 22 June 2020 for three weeks, until 17:00 on Monday 13 July.
Update on COVID-19 Business Grants awarded in Highland
Published 19 Jun 2020
The COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, set up to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, has now paid out over £63 million to 5,892 Highland businesses.
Highland Council sets out careful and gradual approach on schools' return to education and learning
Published 18 Jun 2020
Today, The Highland Council’s approach to a phased reopening of schools and Education Learning and Care (ELC) settings in the Highland region was discussed by Members at the Recovery Board.
Council Chief Executive highlights importance of a 'clear simple message'
Published 18 Jun 2020
Chief Executive of The Highland Council, Donna Manson was invited to give evidence at the Scottish Parliament’s COVID-19 Committee on Wednesday 17 June.
Improvement works for Inverness walking and cycling route nearly completed
Published 18 Jun 2020
Work is currently underway making improvements to Kinmylies Way in Inverness, the lane connecting Leachkin Road and the Kinmylies shops, to make it more cycle-friendly and have easier access for walke
B851 Inverarnie Village Improvement Scheme – Works to recommence Monday
Published 18 Jun 2020
The public are advised that works to the previously suspended B851 Inverarnie Village Improvement Scheme will recommence next Monday (22 June 2020)
Biotoxins affecting Bivalve Shellfish in Coastal Waters – Loch Eishort, Sleat, Isle of Skye
Published 17 Jun 2020
The Highland Council’s Environmental Health Team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort, Sleat, Isle of Skye.