News Archive
25/3/2020
Highland Council helpline now up and running from 2.00pm Today
THE HELPLINE GOES LIVE TODAY FROM 2:00pm ONWARDS. The Highland Council has launched a free helpline to give assistance and to collect details of individuals and community groups looking to provide volunteering support during Covid19.25/3/2020
Meygen Granted £1.545m For Pioneering Subsea Hub From The Scottish Government
SIMEC Atlantis Energy Limited ("Atlantis"), a global developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy projects, is pleased to advise that MeyGen Plc ("MeyGen") has been awarded a £1.545 million grant from the Scottish Government's Saltire Tidal Energy Challenge Fund to develop a subsea tidal turbine connection hub for the next phase of development of the MeyGen tidal power array, the world's largest tidal stream power project. The Saltire Tidal Energy Fund is a £10 million fund supporting the commercial deployment of tidal energy generation in Scottish waters through driving innovation and a reduction in the cost of electricity generated.25/3/2020
Campsites And Caravan Parks To Close
Visitors staying on leisure sites asked to return home. In line with recent advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) announced by the First Minister, campsites, caravan and holiday parks in Scotland are to close immediately to new arrivals, including tourers, other transient visitors and holiday lets.25/3/2020
Homelessness - Delivering Statutory Services - No Evictions Now
Due to the COVID19 restrictions and the closure of Council Service Points, there has been a change in the way Highland Council provides its Homeless services. If you become Homeless, please contact the Council's Service Centre on 01349 886602 (during office hours) and 01349 886691 (out of hours) for further help and support.25/3/2020
Supporting Coronavirus Key Workers
Further guidance to employers published. To ensure front line staff in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) have access to essential childcare provision, employers are being urged to think critically about what staff are considered key workers.25/3/2020
Emergency Coronavirus Powers
UK Coronavirus Bill supported by MSPs. The Scottish Parliament has backed measures contained in UK emergency legislation that will help strengthen Scotland's response to coronavirus (COVID-19).25/3/2020
Key Worker Hubs Set Up By Highland Council
The Council has been working at pace to set up centres for the children of key workers. Anyone who has applied for a place at one of the key worker hubs in the Highland Council area will be contacted by the end of today (Wednesday 25th) with confirmation of the arrangements that have been put in place.25/3/2020
Energy Advice During Covid19 Outbreak
If you have a pre-payment meter you are encouraged to try to keep at least 14 days' worth of credit on your meter(s) in case you need to self isolate. You should contact your electricity/gas supplier straightaway if for any reason you can't top up your meter.25/3/2020
Vehicle Owners To Be Granted MOT Exemption In Battle Against Coronavirus
Temporary exemption will enable vital services to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine during the COVID-19 outbreak. cars, motorcycles and vans to be granted MOT exemption this will allow people to carry on with essential travel vehicles must be kept in roadworthy condition Vehicle owners will be granted a 6-month exemption from MOT testing, enabling them to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or shop for necessities.25/3/2020
Coronavirus Support For Seafood Fishing Industry
Extra payments to help sector through coronavirus outbreak. The seafood sector is to receive an initial package of more than £5 million in financial support to assist businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.25/3/2020
Hinkley Point C Statement on Coronavirus - 1000 Workers Affected
This is just one example of what happening across many work sites. The safety of workers and the community is the first priority at Hinkley Point C and a wide range of measures have already been put in place to protect workers and prevent the spread of infection.25/3/2020
Government Launches Coronavirus Information Service On Whatsapp
The UK Government has today launched a GOV.UK Coronavirus Information service on WhatsApp. The new free to use service aims to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19), and will further reduce the burden on NHS services.25/3/2020
UK offers visa relief for foreign nationals
The UK has announced visa extensions until 31 May for all foreign nationals in the country. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in extraordinary travel restrictions being imposed around the world to curb the spread of the virus.25/3/2020
PM Statement On Coronavirus: 25 March 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus. Good afternoon.
24/3/2020
Urgent Announcement - Council Responds To Government Lockdown - School Meals Cancelled From Tuesday 24 March
In light of the UK and Scottish Government's decision tonight to begin a three-week lockdown in order to delay the spread of the Coronavirus, the Highland Council has taken the decision to cancel the provision of school meals tomorrow Tuesday 24th March. The current format of provision would involve staff and children gathering at school premises and this would go against national advice and directives.24/3/2020
Statement From Northlink Ferries
Stuart Garrett, Serco's Managing Director of NorthLink Ferries, said: "The wellbeing of our passengers and staff is always our top priority and since the outset of COVID-19 we have taken all the necessary precautions to ensure their health and safety. We have followed relevant guidelines and advice from the Government and health officials and continue to do so.24/3/2020
Highland Council issues householders with guidance on recycling and waste services during Coronavirus
The Highland Council's Waste and Recycling team have on (Monday 23 March 2020) issued special Coronavirus (COVID19) guidance to update households on new arrangements and to provide specific information for anyone self-isolating. From today the Council has suspended the booking of new bulky uplift collections to allow staff to concentrate on providing regular waste collections.24/3/2020
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 24 March 2020
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March, 24th) sold 15 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (3) averaged 213.4p (+11.2p) and sold to 227.0p per kg and £1,384.50 gross.24/3/2020
New online support service for Highland Council staff is available now
The Highland Council is offering its 9,500 staff and their family members, a new, free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service. The local authority has partnered up with an organisation called Spectrum.Life to provide staff with free mental wellbeing support, fitness plans, legal assistance, financial advice, and eLearning content related to a variety of wellbeing topics.24/3/2020
