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News published October 2020

Temporary diversion along section of A82 through Inverness next week
Published 20 Oct 2020
As part of ongoing works for the second stage of The Highland Council’s Inverness West Link project, motorists are being advised that the A82 will be closed on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th October
Council invites people in Highland to ‘Remember at Home.’
Published 20 Oct 2020
Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day will be commemorated across Highland but in different ways than usual because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Business Hardship Fund grant applications sought
Published 20 Oct 2020
Highland Council has today launched - on behalf of the Scottish Government - the COVID-19 Business Hardship Fund.
Local Councillors briefed on actions taken following flooding in Dingwall last year
Published 19 Oct 2020
Members of The Highland Council’s Dingwall and Seaforth Ward were today (Monday 19 October) briefed by officials on actions taken following the flooding in Dingwall last year.
Funding for Scottish islands to ditch single-use packaging
Published 19 Oct 2020
Scotland’s islands could lead a revolution in the way we shop with financial support being provided to eradicate wasteful packaging.
Call for people to come forward to form two Highland Community Councils
Published 19 Oct 2020
The Highland Council is encouraging people to come forward to fill vacancies on two Community Councils.
Road closures as resurfacing works to take place in Burnett Road, Inverness
Published 19 Oct 2020
Highland Council is to complete the resurfacing of Burnett Road in Inverness (between its junction with Harbour Road and its junction with Walker Road).
Council Leader welcomes Work and Pensions Committee’s call for starter payments to provide financial support during wait for first Universal Credit payment
Published 19 Oct 2020
The Leader of The Highland Council has welcomed the findings of the Work and Pensions Committee published today (Monday 19 October) that highlight a starter payment should be made to people claiming Universal Credit (UC) for the first time to ensure that everyone has enough money for basics such as food and heating during the wait for their initial monthly payment.
Public Health update welcomed by Highland Councillors
Published 16 Oct 2020
Highland Councillors welcomed an update from Public Health / NHS Highland today (Friday 16 October 2020) on the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the Highlands.
Council issues reminder on EU Settlement Scheme support
Published 16 Oct 2020
The Highland Council is reminding people about the support that is available for anyone who needs to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme in order to continue living in the UK.