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Reduction in number of Highland councillors 'completely unacceptable' says north MSP

Reduction in number of Highland councillors 'completely unacceptable' says north MSP

Reduction in number of Highland councillors 'completely unacceptable' says north MSP

05 January 2021

Plans to cut the number of Highland councillors by two have been described as "completely unacceptable" by a north MSP


Councillor condemns nail traps left on A99

Councillor condemns nail traps left on A99

Councillor condemns nail traps left on A99

04 January 2021

A Highland councillor condemned Saturday evening's 'malicious act' in which car mats pierced with nails were placed on the A99 near Thrumster.


Highland Council makes winter hardship payments over the Christmas school holidays

Highland Council makes winter hardship payments over the Christmas school holidays

Highland Council makes winter hardship payments over the Christmas school holidays

02 January 2021

Highland Council has issued more than 4500 vouchers and payments to parents and carers for free school meals and Covid Winter Hardship Payments.


'Heartfelt thanks' to community volunteers

'Heartfelt thanks' to community volunteers

'Heartfelt thanks' to community volunteers

31 December 2020

A 'heartfelt thanks' was sent out to all council staff, community groups and volunteers helping with the Covid-19 emergency response.


Roads in Highlands wet after ice melt

Roads in Highlands wet after ice melt

Roads in Highlands wet after ice melt

31 December 2020

Roads across the north are reported to be suffering from excess surface water after a couple of days of snow and ice.


Hogmanay at home – or face arrest

Hogmanay at home – or face arrest

Hogmanay at home – or face arrest

30 December 2020

The First Minister says have Hogmanay at home and police talk of using 'enforcement powers' to disperse large gatherings tomorrow night.


Celebrate Hogmanay at home, says council leader

Celebrate Hogmanay at home, says council leader

Celebrate Hogmanay at home, says council leader

30 December 2020

The Highland Council leader reminds everyone to follow all guidance and remain extra vigilant in the face of rising Covid figures.


Council lorry ditches at Keiss

Council lorry ditches at Keiss

Council lorry ditches at Keiss

29 December 2020

A council recycling truck was observed lying in a ditch near Keiss this morning after an accident which involved 'no serious injuries'.


Caithness police operation draws praise from local councillors

Caithness police operation draws praise from local councillors

Caithness police operation draws praise from local councillors

28 December 2020

Operation Ruling netted large quantities of 'illegal substances' and led to violent criminals being arrested including one caught with a sword.


Key council information and arrangements over the festive period

Key council information and arrangements over the festive period

Key council information and arrangements over the festive period

23 December 2020

Highland Council has set out key information for its services and important contact details for the public to refer to over the festive period.


New business grant scheme to open in New Year

New business grant scheme to open in New Year

New business grant scheme to open in New Year

23 December 2020

The Highland Council leader encourages all businesses to apply for a new support grant.


Council and NHS stress importance of asking for help

Council and NHS stress importance of asking for help

Council and NHS stress importance of asking for help

23 December 2020

The Highland Council and NHS Highland remind people in Caithness of the importance of reaching out for help if this is needed over the festive period.


Council urge businesses to be aware of Level 4 restrictions

Council urge businesses to be aware of Level 4 restrictions

Council urge businesses to be aware of Level 4 restrictions

23 December 2020

The Council stresses that it is essential that all businesses make themselves aware of Level 4 restrictions from Boxing Day.


New literacy tool launches in Highland schools

New literacy tool launches in Highland schools

New literacy tool launches in Highland schools

23 December 2020

A NEW literacy tool which will help support teaching in the classroom and at home has been launched in the Highlands.


New guidance issued for holiday accommodation providers

New guidance issued for holiday accommodation providers

New guidance issued for holiday accommodation providers

23 December 2020

From Boxing Day the Highland Council area will be placed in a Level 4 Protection Area and the authority has issued advice for owners.


Assurances given to parents over Covid-enforced school term changes

Assurances given to parents over Covid-enforced school term changes

Assurances given to parents over Covid-enforced school term changes

22 December 2020

PLANS are "already well under way" to make the Covid-enforced delayed return to school after Christmas was seamless as possible, the council has said.


'Money, staff and education' key to tackling drug issues says Thurso councillor

'Money, staff and education' key to tackling drug issues says Thurso councillor

'Money, staff and education' key to tackling drug issues says Thurso councillor

22 December 2020

A Thurso councillor talked about the need for "money, staff and education" to be prioritised to help tackle the rise in drug fatalities.


Highland councillors donate Christmas collection to children's charities

Highland councillors donate Christmas collection to children's charities

Highland councillors donate Christmas collection to children's charities

18 December 2020

CHILDREN'S charities will receive an early Christmas this year following donations by kind-hearted councillors in the Highlands.


Fire safety works in Highland Council houses get £1m boost

Fire safety works in Highland Council houses get £1m boost

Fire safety works in Highland Council houses get £1m boost

17 December 2020

MORE than £1 million has been set aside for ongoing fire safety works across council homes in the Highlands.


The party's off: Highland Council issue reminder on Hogmanay events

The party's off: Highland Council issue reminder on Hogmanay events

The party's off: Highland Council issue reminder on Hogmanay events

16 December 2020

Highland Council has issued a reminder that all civic Hogmanay events are cancelled this year during the pandemic.


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