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News published August 2020

Highland Council looks forward to schools return
Published 5 Aug 2020
School staff across Highland are looking forward to welcoming children and young people back to school starting from next week.
Buileachadh ann an deuchainnean Foghlam tron Ghàidhlig agus Gàidhlig Luchd-ionnsachaidh SQA 2020
Published 4 Aug 2020
2020 SQA Attainment in Gaelic Medium & Gaelic Learners exams
Education improvement in Highland exceeds national trends
Published 4 Aug 2020
The improving trend of attainment is continuing in Highland as demonstrated by the SQA results published today.
Green shoots of recovery for local economy evidenced by return to work at Dingwall residential development
Published 4 Aug 2020
With coronavirus restrictions continuing to ease, work is set to commence at a brand new residential development of six flats in Dingwall.
Comataidh Gàidhlig Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd a’ cur Cathraiche ùr an dreuchd
Published 3 Aug 2020
Highland Council’s Gaelic Committee appoints new Chair
Commencement of work at Church St retail/residential development set to provide boost to local economy
Published 3 Aug 2020
After a delay due to the impacts of the coronavirus crisis, work is set to begin on a major city centre retail and residential development at 99 Church Street, Inverness.
Motion approved calling on Scottish Government support to tackle ‘uncontrolled camping’
Published 3 Aug 2020
Members of The Highland Council today (3 August 2020) agreed the following motion to Council...
Good progress being made by Highland Council on recovery from COVID-19
Published 3 Aug 2020
Members were today asked to note the good progress being made in relation to the local authority’s Recovery Action Plan despite the significant challenges faced because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highland Council reminder - No Change To Funeral Restrictions - Max 20 Attendees To Continue
Published 3 Aug 2020
The Highland Council is issuing a reminder that no more than 20 people should attend a funeral service in person.