Highland Council

Plans to return Highland children to school next week hit a last-minute hitch when bus operators demanded extra cash, it has emerged.

STAY vigilant to the dangers of Covid-19 and make sure to observe all social distancing guidance when visiting pubs, Highland Council has urged.

BIN it or take it home! That's the message visitors to the Highlands are being urged to follow after the launch of a new campaign.

Parents of pupils at a Lochalsh secondary school will tomorrow receive details of plans for the return to classrooms next week.

A 'very challenging' work programme to ensure Highland schools are ready for pupils returning to classrooms after more than four months is under way.

HIGHLAND Council is in the progress of renegotiating some school transport contracts, less than a week before schools reopen.

Highland Council says an improving trend of attainment is continuing in the region – demonstrated by SQA results published today.

Opposition councillors on Highland Council say questions need to be answered after the executive chief officer for education left his post abruptly.

HIGHLAND Council chief executive Donna Manson will write to Scottish ministers about Gaelic education concerns.

HIGHLAND councillors have agreed to call for help from the Scottish Government to tackle "uncontrolled camping".

HIGHLAND Council has reminded the public that no more than 20 people should attend a funeral service in person during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Multiple major civic events – including Hogmanay, bonfire and Halloween – have been cancelled due to coronavirus.

The A831 Drumnadrochit – Cannich –Beauly road will be temporarily closed on two days next week to allow maintenance work to take place.

Ross-shire residents frustrated over the delay in getting back to High Life Highland gyms and pools assured work under way for safe return.

HIGHLAND Council’s controversial chief officer of education is to leave his role in August, the local authority has confirmed.

Childcare provision for key workers in the Highlands will end by August 10.

An online video launched by Highland Council attempts to explain the impact of coronavirus on council finances.

Staff and communities have been praised for their outstanding response to the Covid-19 emergency.

HIGHLAND Council has moved to remind communities that its service point network remains closed for now – in line with Covid-19 guidance.

PROPOSED designs for screen hoardings which will encircle Inverness Castle during its #transformation into a tourist attraction have been lodged.