Urgent Announcement - Council Responds To Government Lockdown - School Meals Cancelled From Tuesday 24 March
24th March 2020
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.
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