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News published November 2020

Council team praised for excellent work in processing Scottish Welfare Fund applications
Published 26 Nov 2020
Highland Council staff have been praised for processing 99% of Scottish Welfare Fund applications within the statutory timeframes.
Proposals to be considered by Inverness Common Good Fund Sub-committee
Published 26 Nov 2020
A special meeting of the Inverness Common Good Fund Sub-committee will be held tomorrow to consider a number of proposals for funding. Amongst these is a proposal for an award of up to £30,000 funding
Ceudan de sgoilearan a’ gabhail com-pàirt ann an tachartasan dreuchdan Gàidhlig Siuthad air-loidhne
Published 26 Nov 2020
Hundreds of pupils attend first online ‘Siuthad’ Gaelic Careers Events
Proposals to devolve decisions on play parks and more flexible funding to support localities with their priorities
Published 26 Nov 2020
An estimated £3.46m is required to repair and maintain 339 play parks which are currently owned and maintained by The Highland Council.
Chair of Highland Council's Brexit Working Group urges businesses to make use of upcoming webinars in readiness
Published 26 Nov 2020
Cllr Jimmy Gray, Chair of Highland Council’s Brexit Working Group is urging businesses to make use of up coming webinars that are available on the Prepare for Brexit website.
#ChangeHerStory Campaign - part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
Published 26 Nov 2020
More than 13 organisations across the Highlands and Islands will be developing and sharing daily content to raise awareness of the impact of gender-based violence in our communities.
Spirit of the Highlands – get involved!
Published 26 Nov 2020
Spirit of the Highlands invites everyone and anyone who knows and loves the Highlands to get involved and contribute a story about what sums up the ‘Spirit of the Highlands’ for you.
Driving forward ‘greening’ of compliant Council fleet
Published 25 Nov 2020
Councillors have noted the scale of achievement by staff in meeting the Traffic Commissioner’s compliance requirements for the Council's fleet and welcomed a phased approach to 'greening' its vehicles
Council to consult on management rules for burial grounds and Inverness crematorium
Published 25 Nov 2020
The Highland Council is to consult on draft management rules for its 268 burial grounds across the region and crematorium located at Kilvean in Inverness.
Temporary road closure – Hamilton Street, Inverness
Published 25 Nov 2020
A temporary road closure will be in place for the U5104 Hamilton Street, Inverness, which will be closed between its junction with Eastgate (U4617) and its junction with Academy Street (B865).