Highland Council

The number of people travelling in Highland Council's waste collection vehicles will be reduced to protect staff during the coronavirus emergency.

Highland Council will continue to provide school meals through e-vouchers to families throughout what would have been the school Easter break.

RESIDENTS living in more remote parts of the Highlands will not be forgotten during the coronavirus lockdown, the council has promised.

EDEN Court staff who have been manning Highland Council's new coronavirus helpline have praised the volume of callers ringing up to offer help.

The £60m agency is charged with reforming the approach to the nation’s main public health challenges

Inverness councillors have held a virtual meeting as they observe social distancing measures during the coronanvirus crisis.

Highland Council has reminded residents that much of the region is 'out of bounds' as it urged people to follow guidance on accessing the outdoors.

Road closures due to take place south of Inverness next week for road surfacing work have been cancelled due to the impact of coronavirus.

Highland Council has received more than 2000 applications since the business grants scheme was introduced last week.

Staff at Highland Council’s dedicated Covid-19 helpline have dealt with more than 1600 calls since it went live last Wednesday afternoon.

Around 19,000 business rate payers in the Highlands will not receive their annual rates bill this month.

Council tax payers in the Highlands who have lost their jobs or are experiencing a drop in income can apply for a reduction in their council tax.

Local authorities, including Highland Council, will no longer be legally obliged to deliver 1140 hours of funded childcare from this August.

Former Highland councillor Alistair Milne has died, aged 92.

The public are advised that textile bank servicing across the Highlands has either ceased or is likely to be disrupted until further notice.

During the coronavirus pandemic Highland Council Trading Standards has issued consumer advice for travellers on a variety of topics.

Highland Council is responding to the Scottish Government’s communication last week on shielding people ‘at risk’ from coronavirus.

Highland Council has made all its car parks free until further notice.

People are being urged to keep their eyes and ears open for children who may be at risk during the coronavirus crisis.

Signs are going up at Highland Council play parks to reinforce the message that they are closed due to coronavirus.