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News published December 2021

Additional round of consultation on the proposed disposal of Sandown Lands (Nairn) now open
Published 15 Dec 2021
The Council has launched an additional round of consultation giving the Nairn community until 31 January to respond to a proposal to dispose of Sandown Lands, Nairn.
Huge donations will help project GROW
Published 15 Dec 2021
Two huge donations to Inverness Botanic Gardens will help cultivate a project for adults with learning and mobility issues.
Long thought lost school records reveal Skye history
Published 15 Dec 2021
School records dating back to 1877 containing school log books and admissions registers – long thought lost - have been rediscovered.
Highland Council responds to national Education reform consultation
Published 15 Dec 2021
The Highland Council has agreed a response to the consultation on the Scottish Government’s Education Reform agenda.
Leader calls on Boundary Commission to ‘engage constructively’ with Council
Published 14 Dec 2021
The Highland Council has agreed unanimously to reject the Commission’s initial proposals in its 2023 Review of UK Parliament Constituencies.
SGN and H2 Green launch Inverness hydrogen hub plan to cut transport emissions
Published 14 Dec 2021
H2 Green, a Getech business, has signed a deal with SGN Commercial Services (SGN) to develop a major green hydrogen production, storage, and distribution facility in Inverness.
Highland Council welcomes new Cluster Head Teacher appointments
Published 13 Dec 2021
The Highland Council is pleased to announce the appointments of two Cluster Head Teachers at schools in the Inverness and Skye and Raasay areas.
Chief Social Work Officer Report for 2020/21 receives praise from Elected Members
Published 13 Dec 2021
Elected members commended the work being undertaken to protect and care for vulnerable children and adults, following the presentation of the Chief Social Work Officer Report.
Armed Forces Community Covenant achievements commended
Published 10 Dec 2021
The work of the Highland Armed Forces and Veterans’ Community Covenant Partnership was commended by Highland Councillors today at a meeting of The Highland Council.
Council agrees to appoint three Older People’s Champions across Highland
Published 10 Dec 2021
Council has agreed a motion to appoint Older People’s Champions across Highland, with an amendment to take a report to the February 2022 Health and Social Care Committee.