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News published October 2020

Update on Covis-19 Business Hardship Fund payments in Highland
Published 30 Oct 2020
The Highland Council has been making good progress with paying out grants on behalf of the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Business Hardship Fund. Since applications opened on 20th October, 262 grants
Various roads in Helmsdale to be affected by BEAR Scotland works
Published 30 Oct 2020
Highland Council has been made aware by BEAR Scotland of a number of forthcoming closures which will affect roads in Helmsdale.
More time to have your say on look of new flood wall for Caol and Lochyside
Published 30 Oct 2020
The Highland Council has asked the communities of Caol and Lochyside for help in deciding the colour and pattern of the flood wall which is to be constructed on the riverside at Lochyside and has exte
Result of Morvern Community Woodlands - Killundine Estate Ballot
Published 30 Oct 2020
The Highland Council can confirm that the result of the Morvern Community Woodlands Killundine Estate ballot which closed at 5pm yesterday is as follows:
Have your say - Highland Housing Register Allocation Policy – Public Consultation
Published 30 Oct 2020
The Highland Council and other Highland Housing Register social housing landlords are reviewing the way they allocate their houses.
Highland Council Appoints Chief Executive Officer Health and Social Care
Published 30 Oct 2020
Fiona Duncan has been appointed by The Highland Council as Executive Chief Officer for Health and Social Care, taking over from Fiona Malcolm who has been undertaking the Interim ECO role since early
The Council’s annual performance report 2019/20 – ambitious, sustainable and connected
Published 30 Oct 2020
The Highland Council’s annual performance report was considered by Council yesterday (29 October) and shows 74% of Council’s performance framework is on or above target or within expected thresholds.
Head Teacher appointed for Bishop Eden Primary
Published 30 Oct 2020
Allison Howie has been appointed by The Highland Council as Head Teacher for Bishop Eden Primary in Inverness and will begin their new role in late November.
Highlands Council confirms support for securing the future of Wick John O’Groats Airport
Published 29 Oct 2020
Following a motion put forward by the Caithness Committee, today Highland Councillors have given their commitment to continue to work to secure the sustainability of Wick John O’Groats Airport and to
Highland Council Members approve response to Scottish Government’s proposals for the regulation of short-term lets in Scotland
Published 29 Oct 2020
Members at today’s meeting of Highland Council homologated its response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the proposals for the regulation of short-term lets in Scotland.