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Highland Council secures largest ever Salix loan in Scotland to fund energy improvements

The Highland Council has secured a £3.5m interest-free loan from Salix Finance to invest in energy efficiency measures across the Council estate.  The loan, which is the largest Salix has awarded in Scotland, match-funds the Council's self-financing investments in energy efficiency to create a £7 million Energy Efficiency Fund.  

Water scarcity - Council supporting users of private water supplies

The Highland Council's Environmental Health Team is advising users of private water supplies to take preventative steps to preserve their drinking water.  Following a mild Winter and Spring, there is increasing pressures on water supplies.  

Impact on PSA posts significantly reduced to under 12 across Highland

There will be minimal impact on PSA posts due to extensive work done to protect staff through the holding back over 50 vacant posts and identifying other opportunities within the council.   We have committed to avoiding compulsory redundancies.  

Free forum event for Highland landlords

The Highland Council, in partnership with Under One Roof Scotland, are inviting all private landlords to a special seminar specifically to look at issues surrounding common repairs and building maintenance in flats and how to deal with any problems that may arise.   Under One Roof Scotland www.underoneroof.scot is an impartial online information site for flat owners and their advisers.  

Highland Council Final Accounts For 2018/19 Show Improved Position

A greatly improved financial position is to be reported to the council's Corporate Resources Committee meeting next week for the financial year 2018/19.  The position reflects the overspend reducing by £3M due to management actions in recent months.