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News published October 2020

Rapid delivery of full fibre broadband in Highland
Published 12 Oct 2020
Cllr Margaret Davidson, Leader of The Highland Council has confirmed that the Council will work closely with the Scottish and UK Governments to press for the rapid delivery of full fibre broadband.
Highland Council to consult on Dornoch Common Good land
Published 12 Oct 2020
Highland Council is launching an 8-week Common Good consultation giving the Dornoch community a chance to respond to a proposal to change the use of an area of Dornoch Links.
Council Garden Waste collections continue until the end of November
Published 12 Oct 2020
The Highland Council would like to thank householders who have purchased a Garden Waste Collection Service permit for 2020/21. The current permit started on the 1st of September and will run until the
Exhibition Spirit: Transformation now open at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Published 12 Oct 2020
An exhibition, Spirit: Transformation / Spiorad:Cruth-atharrachadh, is now open at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery telling the story of how the neighbouring Inverness Castle will be transformed.
Council issues reminder on how to get support
Published 12 Oct 2020
The Highland Council is reminding the public that although their offices and buildings remain closed to the public a full range of support and information is still available.
Council highlights new requirements and provides advice and support following further Covid restrictions on the hospitality industry
Published 9 Oct 2020
he Scottish Government announced further temporary measures on the 7th October that will apply to many businesses within the hospitality (food and drink) sector.
Nairn Courthouse restoration works complete
Published 9 Oct 2020
Restoration works are now complete at the Category B listed Nairn Courthouse.
Options for the future of lifeline Corran Ferry service to go before Highland Council
Published 9 Oct 2020
Highland Council is currently looking at options to secure the future of the lifeline ferry service at Corran Ferry, Lochaber.
Cairngorm investment announcement welcomed
Published 9 Oct 2020
The Convener and Leader of The Highland Council have both welcomed the announcement made by the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, Fergus Ewing MSP that he has approved the Business Case
Confirmed case of Covid19 at Nairn Academy
Published 9 Oct 2020
NHS Highland is aware of a confirmed case of Covid19 in a staff member at Nairn Academy.