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News published December 2020

Public urged to remain vigilant for virus symptoms
Published 20 Dec 2020
HS Highland's Health Protection Team and Environmental Health were notified of an outbreak of COVID-19 affecting 7 staff working as part of an entertainment group supporting activities
Highland Violence against Women Partnership recognises festive period can be even harder for those who suffer domestic abuse
Published 18 Dec 2020
As thoughts turn to Christmas and a time when, traditionally, families have come together, Highland Violence against Women Partnership recognises that this can be a harder time of year for victims.
Over 1500 electric vehicle charge points in Scotland
Published 18 Dec 2020
ChargePlace Scotland now has over 1500 publicly available electric vehicle charge points.
Big-hearted councillors donate Christmas collection to children's charities this year
Published 18 Dec 2020
A annual collection held by Members for chamber staff will this year be donated to children's charities in light of the challenges faced by many families as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Investment announced for two new schools in Highland
Published 18 Dec 2020
The Highland Council has welcomed today’s announcement from the Scottish Government that funding bids for two new schools to replace Broadford Primary and Nairn Academy have been successful.
Highland Council employee among recipients of Inverness City Centre Heroes Award
Published 18 Dec 2020
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, there have been exceptional people within Inverness City Centre who have taken the opportunity to help those around them.
New date for Highland Council meeting confirmed
Published 17 Dec 2020
The Highland Council can confirm that it’s meeting that was due to take place virtually today (Thursday 17 December) has been adjourned until Thursday 7 January.
Common good consultation begins for Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Published 17 Dec 2020
Today launches a Common Good consultation giving the Dornoch community until 12 March 2021 to respond to a proposal to dispose, by new lease, of an area of Common Good land to Royal Dornoch Golf Club.
Public to have their say on investment plan for Skye and Raasay
Published 17 Dec 2020
Steps to create a new Investment Plan for Skye and Raasay have moved forward this week with details being announced of engagement events to be held in the new year.
Council reminder that all civic Hogmanay events are cancelled
Published 16 Dec 2020
The Highland council is reminding people that the Red Hot Highland Fling at Hogmanay event in Inverness will not be taking place this year.