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Committee discusses Council’s work to address homelessness
Published on 13 Aug 2020Members of The Highland Council’s Housing and Property Committee have had the chance to discuss the progress made to implement a Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan aimed at tackling homelessness.
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Housing staff thanked for their work during Covid-19
Published on 13 Aug 2020Members of The Highland Council’s Housing and Property Committee have praised and thanked staff for their work in continuing to provide priority housing services during the Covid-19 emergency.
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Over £15m of capital investment to improve Highland housing stock
Published on 13 Aug 2020Members of The Highland Council’s Housing and Property Committee have agreed a one-year capital investment plan of £15.667 million to be spent improving existing housing stock - £1 million of which will be specifically to fund aids and adaptations for disabled tenants.
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School lets update
Published on 13 Aug 2020All Highland Council school lets will remain suspended to assist in the Government’s goal in suppressing the coronavirus.
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Artist’s impressions of Inverness Castle transformation
Published on 13 Aug 2020The Highland Council today released an artist’s impressions of how the buildings at Inverness Castle may be transformed as the site is developed into a new visitor attraction.
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Temporary closure of B9177 Milton of Leys-Bogbain-Castlehill Road
Published on 13 Aug 2020There will be a temporary road closure of the B9177 Milton Of Leys – Bogbain – Castlehill Road, Inverness.
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COVID-19 school trip refunds - Corporate Resources Committee
Published on 12 Aug 2020Members of today's postponed Corporate Resources Committee have supported recommendations contained in item 9 of today's report, regarding critical issues around COVID-19 school trip refunds.
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Remaining schools to reopen before the end of the week
Published on 12 Aug 2020A letter is going to parents and carers of 8 of the council’s 203 schools today, to provide an update on when the remaining 8 schools will open.
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Postponement of Highland Council's Resources Committee
Published on 12 Aug 2020The Council’s Resources Committee has had to be postponed due to network issues affecting council offices and home connections across Highland.
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Using school transport in Highland
Published on 11 Aug 2020As schools reopen tomorrow, we have written a summary of what you need to know when using public or school dedicated transport ahead of your journey.
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Buses get in gear for return of schools
Published on 7 Aug 2020From Monday 10th August, bus services across the Highlands will increase ahead of the return of school bus services.
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Success achieved by school communities across Highland towards young people’s education, wellbeing and skills
Published on 7 Aug 2020Members at yesterday’s (6 August) meeting of Education Committee, heard about the success of schools across Highland communities and, specifically, drivers of success from Highland Head Teachers
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Visiting the Highlands and Islands? – leave no waste or action will be taken warns public partners
Published on 7 Aug 2020he Highland Council, SEPA and Police Scotland are taking a multi-agency enforcement approach to enforcing problems of fly-tipping and illegal disposal of campervan and caravan waste.
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Teacher recruitment update in Highland
Published on 7 Aug 2020An update on the recruitment of teaching positions in Highland was presented to Members of the Council’s Education Committee yesterday (6 August).
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Public encouraged to protect themselves and others from Covid
Published on 7 Aug 2020Stay alert to COVID-19 when attending licensed premises
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Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) update
Published on 7 Aug 2020At yesterday's (6 August) meeting of the Education Committee, Members were updated on the Council’s provision of ELC, as part of the return of school and ELC settings.
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Highland Council’s Education Improvement Team (EIT) receives positive feedback from Education Scotland
Published on 7 Aug 2020Highland Council’s Education Improvement Team (EIT) has received positive feedback from Education Scotland regarding the Council’s local delivery planning and return to school preparations.
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Forging the next chapter of the Rose Street Foundry
Published on 6 Aug 2020Rose Street Foundry opens following large-scale redevelopment and Covid-19 restrictions
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Extension to temporary closure of part of Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness
Published on 6 Aug 2020Part of the B853 Old Edinburgh Road in Inverness will be closed for essential maintenance works from 6pm on Mon 10 August until 6pm on Fri 21 August 2020.
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Highlands are heavenly – Highland Council backs Zero Waste Scotland campaign urging people to bin litter or take it home
Published on 6 Aug 2020Visitors to Highland region are urged not to spoil it by littering when they’re enjoying days out in our beautiful landscape.
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Drivers urged to slow down near schools
Published on 6 Aug 2020The Highland Council and Police Scotland are urging drivers to slow down near schools as term starts next week across Highland and pupils return to schools from 12th August onwards.
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Highland Council looks forward to schools return
Published on 5 Aug 2020School staff across Highland are looking forward to welcoming children and young people back to school starting from next week.
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Buileachadh ann an deuchainnean Foghlam tron Ghàidhlig agus Gàidhlig Luchd-ionnsachaidh SQA 2020
Published on 4 Aug 20202020 SQA Attainment in Gaelic Medium & Gaelic Learners exams
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Education improvement in Highland exceeds national trends
Published on 4 Aug 2020The improving trend of attainment is continuing in Highland as demonstrated by the SQA results published today.
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Green shoots of recovery for local economy evidenced by return to work at Dingwall residential development
Published on 4 Aug 2020With coronavirus restrictions continuing to ease, work is set to commence at a brand new residential development of six flats in Dingwall.
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Comataidh Gàidhlig Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd a’ cur Cathraiche ùr an dreuchd
Published on 3 Aug 2020Highland Council’s Gaelic Committee appoints new Chair
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Commencement of work at Church St retail/residential development set to provide boost to local economy
Published on 3 Aug 2020After a delay due to the impacts of the coronavirus crisis, work is set to begin on a major city centre retail and residential development at 99 Church Street, Inverness.
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Motion approved calling on Scottish Government support to tackle ‘uncontrolled camping’
Published on 3 Aug 2020Members of The Highland Council today (3 August 2020) agreed the following motion to Council...
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Good progress being made by Highland Council on recovery from COVID-19
Published on 3 Aug 2020Members were today asked to note the good progress being made in relation to the local authority’s Recovery Action Plan despite the significant challenges faced because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
