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News published December 2020

The importance of asking for help
Published 23 Dec 2020
The Highland Council and NHS Highland are reminding Highland residents of the importance of reaching out for help if this is needed over the festive period.
New Business Grant Scheme to open in New Year
Published 23 Dec 2020
The Leader of The Highland Council is encouraging businesses to apply for a new support grant.
Literacy tool for all launches in Highland schools
Published 23 Dec 2020
In partnership with Text Help, every pupil and teacher in Highland schools now has access to Read&Write software, which supports learning both in the classroom and in the home on any device.
Changes to the start of term for Highland schools after Christmas
Published 22 Dec 2020
The First Minister announced at the weekend new plans for the return of Scottish schools in the New Year.
Keeping Highland's kids safe at Christmas
Published 22 Dec 2020
As the festive season approaches, the Highland Child Protection Committee is encouraging everyone to keep eyes and ears open for children who may be experiencing harm over the holidays.
Victorian Market to stay open for essential businesses
Published 22 Dec 2020
The Victorian Market in Inverness will stay open when the Highlands moves into Level 4 restrictions on 26 December.
Advice for Holiday Accommodation in Level 4 COVID Protection Area
Published 22 Dec 2020
From Boxing Day (26 Dec), the Highland Council area will be in a Level 4 Protection Area when ALL holiday accommodation requires to be closed to tourists.
Highland Council urging all businesses to be aware of what Level 4 restrictions mean for them
Published 22 Dec 2020
From boxing day (26 Dec), Highland will be in a Level 4 Protection Area and so it is essential that ALL businesses are aware of the restrictions that this brings.
Inshes Primary School pupils raise money for charities
Published 21 Dec 2020
Pupils at Inshes Primary School showed their support for less abled children by organising an auction and raising £700 for two local children's charities.
Highland Council successfully makes more than 4,500 payments to benefit local children over the festive school break
Published 21 Dec 2020
Highland Council has issued several thousand vouchers and payments to parents and carers for Free School Meals provision and COVID Winter Hardship Payments in advance of the Christmas break.