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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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 …
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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07 April 2020 The Highland Council is sending a bulletin to all council tenants providing them with advice about issues related to Coronavirus. The bulletin contains information of a wide range of topics including energy advice, details on changes to homelessness services, how to get housing support, support …
Highland Council has moved to reassure residents in the more remote areas of the region that they will not be forgotten and every effort will be made to provide the support they need. The Council fully appreciates how concerning a time this is for those living in remote …
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From Monday, a number of changes have been made in line with national guidance, to how we collect waste in order to protect staff, during the Coronavirus emergency. To protect our staff, and prevent the spread of Coronavirus on our waste collection routes we have improved social distancing …
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There has been a huge amount of activity in responding to the national Coronavirus Covid19 Emergency and preparing for the impact of this on the Highlands. Our social work staff, out third sector welfare staff and our welfare teams experienced huge trauma across Highland families last week and …
Council tax payers in Highland who have lost their jobs or are experiencing a drop in their income are being encouraged to apply as quickly as possible for a reduction in their council tax. This help, known as the ‘Council Tax Reduction Scheme’, is available for lower income …
