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News published August 2020

Over £15m of capital investment to improve Highland housing stock
Published 13 Aug 2020
Members of The Highland Council’s Housing and Property Committee have agreed a one-year capital investment plan of £15.667 million to be spent improving existing housing stock - £1 million of which will be specifically to fund aids and adaptations for disabled tenants.
School lets update
Published 13 Aug 2020
All Highland Council school lets will remain suspended to assist in the Government’s goal in suppressing the coronavirus.
Artist’s impressions of Inverness Castle transformation
Published 13 Aug 2020
The Highland Council today released an artist’s impressions of how the buildings at Inverness Castle may be transformed as the site is developed into a new visitor attraction.
Temporary closure of B9177 Milton of Leys-Bogbain-Castlehill Road
Published 13 Aug 2020
There will be a temporary road closure of the B9177 Milton Of Leys – Bogbain – Castlehill Road, Inverness.
COVID-19 school trip refunds - Corporate Resources Committee
Published 12 Aug 2020
Members of today's postponed Corporate Resources Committee have supported recommendations contained in item 9 of today's report, regarding critical issues around COVID-19 school trip refunds.
Remaining schools to reopen before the end of the week
Published 12 Aug 2020
A letter is going to parents and carers of 8 of the council’s 203 schools today, to provide an update on when the remaining 8 schools will open.
Postponement of Highland Council's Resources Committee
Published 12 Aug 2020
The Council’s Resources Committee has had to be postponed due to network issues affecting council offices and home connections across Highland.
Council Leader praises work in reopening schools across Highland
Published 12 Aug 2020
Leader of the Highland Council Margaret Davidson praised the work of all staff and the executive team in reopening schools across Highland from today
Using school transport in Highland
Published 11 Aug 2020
As schools reopen tomorrow, we have written a summary of what you need to know when using public or school dedicated transport ahead of your journey.
Buses get in gear for return of schools
Published 7 Aug 2020
From Monday 10th August, bus services across the Highlands will increase ahead of the return of school bus services.