News archive
News published February 2021
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Chair of Economy and Infrastructure Committee comments on Scottish Government’s funding for Wick John O’Groats Airport
Published 4 Feb 2021Following representations made by The Highland Council, the Scottish Government has proposed that up to £4 million will be made available to the Council over the next four financial years to bring back scheduled services at Wick John O’Groats Airport.
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Committee focusses on enhancing employability services and support
Published 4 Feb 2021The Highland Council plans to step up it’s pro-active role in a multi-agency response to ensure that clients seeking employment secure the opportunities and support they need.
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Spotlight on City Region Deal progress
Published 4 Feb 2021Members of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee have welcomed the opportunity to review progress of the Inverness and Highland City Region Deal which continues to play a pivotal role in delivering significant investment through a variety of ground-breaking projects.
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Highland Military Liaison Group (Education) podcast receives national interest.
Published 4 Feb 2021A ground-breaking Highland partnership is receiving national interest after being featured as part of a radio podcast aired on BFBS radio.
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Council confirms distribution of additional £20M investment for roads infrastructure
Published 4 Feb 2021Members at today’s (4 February 2021) meeting of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee have agreed the distribution of an additional £20M for road maintenance programme and also agreed to continue with the current distribution method for the £7.2M base allocation.
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Highland Council plans progress for setting budget in March
Published 4 Feb 2021
Highland Council is progressing plans for setting a budget for the coming year 2021-22.
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Safety advice issued for public as Local Resilience Partnership prepares for severe winter weather
Published 4 Feb 2021Members of the public in the Highlands and Islands are being urged to keep up-to-date with local weather forecasts and try to avoid anything other than essential travel between 3pm today and Sunday.
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Greig Street Bridge, Inverness to close for repairs
Published 4 Feb 2021People who use the Greig Street Bridge in Inverness are being notified that the bridge will be closed from Monday 1 March 2021 for around 3 weeks.
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Financial impact of COVID-19 in Highland: Local communities continue to face unprecedented increase in Universal Credit take-up
Published 4 Feb 2021Universal Credit statistics, recently published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), highlight the devastating financial impact that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on residents, communities and businesses in the Highlands.
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Highland Council winter road condition report for Thursday, 4 February 2021
Published 4 Feb 2021Highland Council winter road condition report for Thursday, 4 February 2021
Published 4 Feb 2021