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HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Schools in Grantown, Kingussie and Aviemore hit by rise in Covid cases
Schools in Grantown, Kingussie and Aviemore hit by rise in Covid cases
A third of schools across Highland in primary, secondary and early learning settings are being hit by positive Covid-19 cases or localised outbreaks.
Highland Council and partners issues urgent A9 appeal to Scottish Government
Highland Council and partners issues urgent A9 appeal to Scottish Government
Fears Covid and Holyrood power-sharing pact with Greens could hit big money roads projects in region
Views sought in public consultation on self-directed support
Views sought in public consultation on self-directed support
Members of the public still have time to contribute to a consultation on self-directed support (SDS).
Winter road clearing priorities in Badenoch and Strathspey agreed by Highland councillors
Winter road clearing priorities in Badenoch and Strathspey agreed by Highland councillors
Road map of prioritised gritting routes is approved
During water scarcity council supporting users with private water supplies
During water scarcity council supporting users with private water supplies
Highland Council's Environmental Health Team is advising users of private water supplies to take preventative steps to preserve their drinking water.
Deadline for garden bin permits renewal in Highlands is tomorrow
Deadline for garden bin permits renewal in Highlands is tomorrow
Permits can still be ordered after that but first collection will be missed
Plea to visitors to bin litter or take it home
Plea to visitors to bin litter or take it home
Highland Council has issued a plea to visitors and the people of the region to play a positive part in ensuring the Highlands remain litter free.
Highland Council issues garden waste permit renewals reminder
Highland Council issues garden waste permit renewals reminder
Brown bin collections will start again in September for following 12 months
Highland Council produces booklet for increased numbers of visitors travelling in a motorhome or campervan
Highland Council produces booklet for increased numbers of visitors travelling in a motorhome or campervan
A motorhome and campervan guidance booklet has been produced to help visitors enjoy the Highlands responsibly.
Financial help still available taxi and private hire operators
Financial help still available taxi and private hire operators
Highland Council has contacted taxi and private hire operators to invite them to apply for a grant through the Scottish Government’s fund.