It appears that the latest traffic calming measures recently introduced ostensibly by Highland Council in Dingwall haven’t been well received by the residents of the town. I am new to the Highlands and not up with all the local politics, but apparently it was introduced to somehow help …
It seems to me that the Highlands although one of the least directly affected by the COVID-19 virus, was the worst affected by the four month long lock down introduced to stop its spread which has since paralysed the tourism industry on which it so depends. After the …
HIGHLAND Council has created a video to explain some of the impacts of COVID-19 on communities and on the Council. Leader of the Council, Margaret Davidson said: “The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on many individuals, businesses and communities across Highland. There have …
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The much loved Strath Times has returned after an absence of over two years thanks to an initiative by the Strathpeffer community council. It will continue to be a free newsletter issued on a seasonal basis, and although the first edition has no adverts, it’s hoped in time …
28 May 2020 The Highland Council is assessing the implications of the First Minister’s announcements made on the 21st May about the first stage relaxation of lockdown, concerning teachers and other education staff returning to the workplace during June to prepare for the return to school and settings …
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26 May 2020 The Highland Council can now confirm which of the Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) across the region will re-open from Monday 1st June 2020. A phased approach to re-opening the sites will be adopted with strict controls in place to help manage social distancing and …
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As anticipated, yet another local hotel has succumbed to the financial pressures due to the collapse in tourism brought about by the COVID-19 lock down this spring. This time it’s the Bay Highland Hotel owned by the Specialist Leisure Group so know more large white coaches in the …
The Highland Council is encouraging individuals across the area who have been furloughed or made redundant during COVID-19 to access a range of online training courses, produced by education bodies. The courses seek to provide individuals with both soft and hard skills development in response to the current …
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The closing of Mackay’s Hotel is not good news for the village and surrounding area, coming as it does so soon after the closure of the Hotel at Garve, both casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s hope the Ben Wyvis and Bay Highland Hotel finances are in better …
From today, newly self-employed individuals who have not been able to access support through other schemes will be able to apply for a one-off grant of £2,000. Following the launch of the Newly Self-Employed Hardship Fund by Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture, Fiona Hyslop MSP, …
POLICE SCOTLAND | POILEAS ALBA – CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS Email: newsdesk@scotland.pnn.police.uk PR 28194 24 April 2020 As Police Scotland’s response to the coronavirus pandemic continues to protect the NHS and save lives, Highlands & Islands Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent George Macdonald would like to thank the vast majority of …
06 April 2020 The Highland Council today launched its revised guidance on behalf of the Scottish Government, with grants of £10,000 and £25,000 becoming available for eligible self-catering businesses. Recognising the concerns raised by the tourism industry, on behalf of self-caterers, the Scottish Government small business grant scheme …
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