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News published November 2021

Members react to the concerning prevalence of fuel poverty within Highland
Published 25 Nov 2021
Stark figures were presented to members yesterday illustrating the deeply concerning level of fuel poverty and tough financial decisions being faced by residents throughout Highland.
Online buyers encouraged to know their delivery rights and report concerns
Published 25 Nov 2021
With the peak internet buying season upon us, shoppers are being advised to know their rights & report problems about unfair delivery surcharges, misleading claims & unjustified delivery restrictions.
Highland Violence Against Women Partnership urges communities to stand against gender-based violence
Published 25 Nov 2021
Highland Violence Against Women Partnership urging communities to take a stand against gender-based violence during the 16 Days of Activism (25 November – 10 December).
Information on new Business Ventilation Grant Scheme
Published 24 Nov 2021
Grants of up to £2,500 are now available to businesses to improve ventilation and air quality on their premises to help reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. T
Temporary part closure of C1114 Bunchrew Station to Kirkton Muir road
Published 24 Nov 2021
There will be a temporary part closure of the C1114 Bunchrew Station to Kirkton Muir road.
Postal Packs & Polling Cards issued for Ward 21 By-Election
Published 24 Nov 2021
A total of 2,211 Postal Vote Packs for the Fort William and Ardnamurchan by-election have been mailed out and the Highland Council is advising people to read the instructions carefully when completing their form to ensure their vote counts.
Deadline extended for Airline bids to provide services for North of Scotland
Published 23 Nov 2021
The deadline for invitations to tender for the North Scotland/Wick John O’Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services contract has been extended until 12 noon on Tuesday 30 November.
Place Based Investment funding approved for Sutherland projects
Published 23 Nov 2021
Sutherland Members have agreed to primarily invest in local playparks for improvement from the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Programme.
Photography partner for Spirit:Journeys content announced
Published 22 Nov 2021
On behalf of Highland Council, High Life Highland this week announced Airborne Lens as the successful partner for the photography input to Spirit:Journeys, part of the Spirit of the Highlands project.
Empty Homes Officer in Post
Published 22 Nov 2021
The Highland Council is working in partnership with the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership to proactively bring privately-owned empty homes across the Highlands back into use.