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News published May 2021

New signposting service launched during Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Published 11 May 2021
A new service that signposts both individuals and communities to trusted services of mental health support has been launched during Mental Health Awareness Week.
Group of arts organisations receive £300K funding to help shape future cultural life in Highlands
Published 11 May 2021
A group of Highland arts orgs have come together to create 6 exciting roles including a new project manager & five artists in residence as part of a national programme to make a positive difference.
Youngsters from the Highlands bloom in pocket garden challenge
Published 11 May 2021
Budding garden designers from four schools win exciting competition
Regeneration Capital Grant Fund open for applications in the Highlands
Published 11 May 2021
The Highland Council is now accepting expressions of interest for the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund for 2022-2023. You will have until 24 May 2021 to submit your form.
Highland Roads Recovery – best foot forward with care in Nairn!
Published 11 May 2021
Pedestrian access and safety have been greatly improved in Nairn with the completion of major works by Highland Council roads and planning teams.
Temporary road closure on the B9006 Culloden Road (Westhill) Inverness
Published 10 May 2021
Temporary road closure on the B9006 Inshes Roundabout to Fort George Road, Inverness-shire, commencing today, Monday 10 May 2021 until Friday 14 May 2021, between 19:00 and 23:59 nightly.
The Highland Council welcomes staycation boom in Highland
Published 10 May 2021
The Highland Council welcomes anticipated staycation boom in Highland with the income this will bring, however investment in resources and businesses to take advantage of this boom is essential.
The Highland Community Planning Partnership is launching a new resource to support mental health and wellbeing
Published 10 May 2021
The Highland Community Planning Partnership is launching a new resource to support mental health and well-being.
Grant award allocated towards delivery of 20 mph programme in Highland
Published 10 May 2021
Grant award allocated towards delivery of 20 mph programme in Highland
Positive uptake of the Highland Employment Recruitment Offer (HERO) across region
Published 10 May 2021
There has been a positive uptake of the HERO grant scheme since it's launch in March 2021.