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News published December 2020

Generous donations bring Christmas cheer
Published 16 Dec 2020
Big-hearted members of staff from two companies have generously donated gifts to ensure that every child and young person in Ross-shire waking up in homeless accommodation on Christmas morning......
Town Centre Fund projects agreed at Sutherland County Committee
Published 16 Dec 2020
Members at a special meeting of Sutherland County Committee this week agreed on projects to receive funding from the Town Centre Fund for investment in Brora, Golspie and Dornoch.
Artists take over Victorian Market hall
Published 15 Dec 2020
An artists’ collective working in collaboration with Inverness’ historic Victorian Market will present a new exhibition across a series of empty shop units in the Market Hall daily to 20 December.
Facilities to stream funerals at Inverness Crematorium
Published 15 Dec 2020
Preparations are underway at Inverness Crematorium for staff to offer web streaming as part of a funeral service to anyone who wishes it.
Long-term strategy to be established for Culloden Academy redevelopment
Published 15 Dec 2020
Work is underway on preparing a masterplan that will establish a long-term strategy for the redevelopment of Culloden Academy’s campus.
Highland schools set to deliver COVID themed education package to primary children
Published 15 Dec 2020
A brand new COVID-19 education toolkit aimed at primary school pupils is aiming to turn Highland’s pupils into community superheroes.
Members to consider place-based approach to play areas for community recovery
Published 14 Dec 2020
Highland Councillors will be asked this week to devolve budget and decision-making to Area Committees to enable a more sustainable place-based approach for the safe delivery the Council’s play areas.
Taking forward the Caithness Mental Wellbeing Pathfinder Project
Published 11 Dec 2020
Mental health services have become an increasingly important topic in Caithness in recent months following several tragic events and issues relating to suicide and addiction.
Members of the ICArts Working Group approve final design of Inverness’s iconic new Gathering Place on the River Ness
Published 11 Dec 2020
Members of the ICArts Working Group last night (10 December 2020) approved the artists’ detail design for the My Ness Gathering Place project and work is expected to begin in the new year.
Highland Coastal Communities Fund supporting Lochaber businesses
Published 11 Dec 2020
Small & micro businesses that engaged with Business Gateway about digital needs will be invited to apply for grant of up to a max of £2,500 to assist them to invest in their digital technology.