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News published November 2020

Annual ‘Carbon Budgeting’ recommended by the Corporate Resources Committee
Published 18 Nov 2020
Members of the Corporate Resources Committee are united in agreeing that ‘Carbon Budgeting’ recommendations from the Economy and Infrastructure Committee should be considered by Highland Council.
Integrated Children’s Plan 2020 progress
Published 18 Nov 2020
The Highland Council's Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee met Thursday 12 November and received an update on the progress in developing the latest Integrated Children’s Services Plan.
Education Committee Members updated on attainment within Highland schools
Published 18 Nov 2020
Members had the opportunity at today’s Education Committee to discuss an ‘Improving Outcomes for Young People’ report.
Members updated on the ongoing delivery of 1140 hours of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) in Highland
Published 18 Nov 2020
At today’s meeting (18 November) of the Council’s Education Committee, Members were provided an update on the ongoing rollout of 1140 hours of funded ELC provision in settings across Highland.
Extensive engagement with stakeholders agreed for Additional Support Needs (ASN) transformation in Highland
Published 18 Nov 2020
A proposal for extensive Member and stakeholder engagement, following on from work undertaken in ASN transformation since February 2020, has been agreed at today’s (18 November) Education Committee.
Funding to invest in and develop additional mental health and wellbeing services for children and young people is on its way to Highland
Published 18 Nov 2020
During the Highland Council’s Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee which took place last week, Members were updated on a package of funding due to be provided by Scottish Government.
Council to consult on Nairn Common Good land, proposal to: Dispose by sale (for development) common good property known as Sandown Lands, Nairn
Published 18 Nov 2020
The Highland Council is launching a Common Good consultation giving the Nairn community until 12 Feb 2021 to respond to a proposal to dispose, by sale, of Sandown Lands, Nairn.
Highland Council to consult on Common Good property list for Wick
Published 17 Nov 2020
The Highland Council is today (17 November 2020) launching a consultation giving the community until 12 March 2021 to comment on the proposed contents of the Common Good Fund Asset Register for Wick.
National Award Success for Highland Apprentice
Published 17 Nov 2020
A technician with The Highland Council’s Infrastructure and Environment service has been awarded the accolade of becoming Highways and Street Lighting Apprentice of the Year Finalist at the Associatio
Bids welcome from projects in Sutherland for Town Centre Fund investment
Published 16 Nov 2020
Sutherland County Committee is inviting bids from projects in Brora, Dornoch and Golspie for Town Centre Fund investment with proposals to be submitted by 9am on 30 November 2020.