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News published September 2020

Smithton Primary Head Teacher voted a Lockdown Legend
Published 4 Sep 2020
An Inverness Head Teacher has won a national award from a leading Scottish learning organisation for going above and beyond during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Spirit of the Highlands – get involved!
Published 4 Sep 2020
The Highland Council today announced a call for people across the Highlands to get involved in shaping the creative content within the Castle when it reopens to the public.
Highland Council welcomes NHS Highland step towards purchase of Home Farm Care Home
Published 3 Sep 2020
The Highland Council welcomes confirmation from NHS Highland today (3 September 2020) that they have now signed an initial agreement with HC-One regarding the purchase of Home Farm Care Home in Skye
Highland Council appoints Interim Executive Chief Officer
Published 3 Sep 2020
Nicky Grant has been appointed by The Highland Council as Interim Executive Chief Officer for Education and Learning.
Highland Council response to increase of Covid-19 in Grantown
Published 3 Sep 2020
The Highland Council is working with NHS Highland / Public Health Protection Team and other partners in a joint approach to tackle the situation in Grantown and to support people affected in the area.
Increase of Covid-19 in Grantown
Published 3 Sep 2020
The total number of confirmed COVID 19 cases within the Grantown community is currently 31, of which 29 are linked with Millers of Speyside abattoir.
Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee members reassured by ongoing work to develop funding streams for investment
Published 3 Sep 2020
The ECO (Executive Chief Officer) responsible for the Isle of Skye & Rassay told Area Committee members work is ongoing to attract more investment to the area to support its vital tourism industry.
Bold, new thirty-year vision for Highland
Published 2 Sep 2020
Highland Council today agreed a bold, new thirty-year vision for the future of Highland to promote through the Scottish Government’s new National Planning Framework.
Public to be consulted on policy for rural housing developments
Published 2 Sep 2020
he Council will be inviting members of the public to participate in an forthcoming consultation on an updated draft ‘Housing in the Countryside Supplementary Guidance (HICSG)’.
New safety camera location A836 at Ardgay
Published 2 Sep 2020
A new flexible deployment location has been identified within the 30mph limit at Ardgay on the A836.