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News published August 2020

Construction set to begin on Glenfinnan Car Park to enhance the visitor experience for tourists and Harry Potter Fans
Published 21 Aug 2020
Work is set to begin on additional parking to cater for 100 cars, ten motorhomes and buses at the hugely popular Glenfinnan Viaduct tourist destination.
Council Urges Government To Provide Covid Funding Clarity
Published 20 Aug 2020
The Highland Council’s Corporate Resources Committee today discussed the Council’s improving financial outlook but acknowledged the severe uncertainty resulting from the ongoing Covid crisis. Of conce
Easter Ross Area Committee Chair praises local community for its response to COVID-19
Published 20 Aug 2020
Members of the Easter Ross Area Committee today praised the efforts of local communities and businesses for their overwhelming support following the COVID-19 outbreak.
More waste materials to be accepted as Highland Waste Recycling Centres reopen to vans and trailers
Published 20 Aug 2020
The Highland Council is pleased to announce that from Monday 24th August 2020, the range of materials accepted at the majority of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) will be expanded and non-comm
Committee discusses capacity pressure for Council burial grounds and excellent work of Caithness volunteers flagged up
Published 19 Aug 2020
The Highland Council is responsible for 268 burial grounds across the Highlands and a report discussed at today’s Communities and Place Committee highlighted that 33 of the sites have an estimated cap
Committee examines measures in place to manage revenue budget shortfall and thanks staff for their Covid-19 response
Published 19 Aug 2020
At today’s Communities and Place Committee councillors had the opportunity to review the arrangements being put in place by the service to manage a forecasted budget gap of £4.84m.
Council’s commitment to supporting the transfer of community assets
Published 19 Aug 2020
The Community Empowerment Act places a requirement on local authorities to publish an annual report on community asset transfer activity for each financial year and to submit this to the Scottish Gove
Confirmed case of Covid-19 in Dalneigh Primary School
Published 19 Aug 2020
Issued by NHS Highland - Confirmed case of Covid-19 in Dalneigh Primary School
New Head teacher appointed for Mallaig 3-18 School Cluster
Published 19 Aug 2020
We are very pleased to welcome Mr Jeremy Newnham, who was appointed on Monday, as Headteacher for the Mallaig 3-18 School Cluster
Thurso Grows benefits from Caithness Community Payback
Published 18 Aug 2020
Thurso Grows recently took receipt of two picnic benches specifically designed for use by wheelchair users.