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News published November 2020

Temporary road closures in Ross and Cromarty
Published 24 Nov 2020
Motorists are being advised that there will temporary road closures in the Ross & Cromarty area this December in 3 locations at Dingwall, North Kessock; & Lair Railway Bridge, Achnashellach.
The Highland Council welcomes letter from Education Scotland on Her Majesty’s (HM) Inspection at Golspie High school
Published 24 Nov 2020
Golspie High school was re inspected by HM Inspectorate in March 2020 with the letter published today by Education Scotland reporting a number of improvements made by the school.
Business Restriction Grant Scheme now open to hotels
Published 24 Nov 2020
The Highland Council has welcomed clarification from the Scottish Government that hotels are eligible for the Business Restriction Grant.
Brexit Working Group Chair expresses concern as countdown to end of transition period draws closer
Published 23 Nov 2020
The Highland Council’s Brexit Working Group met today (Monday 23 November) and discussed the preparations being made by Council services around Brexit.
Sonas Slàinte – Goireas ùr slàinte is sunnd airson Foghlam tron Ghàidhlig
Published 23 Nov 2020
Sonas Slàinte – Goireas ùr slàinte is sunnd airson Foghlam tron Ghàidhlig/New Gaelic Medium health and well-being resource - Sonas Slàinte
Highland Council Recovery Programme on track
Published 23 Nov 2020
Members of Highland Council’s Recovery Board all recognised the excellent progress that has been made against the Recovery Action Plan since the last meeting in October.
Redwood Crescent, Inverness - temporary traffic restriction
Published 23 Nov 2020
Traffic will be temporarily prohibited from part of Redwood Crescent, Inverness from 8am until 6pm on Friday 18 December, 2020.
Expressions of Interest invited for new Highland Coastal Communities Fund
Published 23 Nov 2020
The Council is inviting communities to come forward with expressions of interest for projects that, if successful, could receive a share of funding aimed at supporting coastal communities throughout H
Looking after your building during National Maintenance Week
Published 20 Nov 2020
Running from 20-27 November 2020, National Maintenance Week reminds anyone who owns or looks after a building, whatever its age, type or purpose, of the simple and achievable steps they can take to pr
Competition and Markets Authority launches online survey about misleading ‘eco-friendly’ claims
Published 20 Nov 2020
Highland Council Trading Standards are urging both Highland businesses and consumers to take part in an online survey regarding misleading environmental claims.