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'You won't be forgotten during crisis', Highland Council promises remote and rural communities

RESIDENTS living in more remote parts of the Highlands will not be forgotten during the coronavirus lockdown, the council has promised.

Theatre staff working on new coronavirus helpline praise community-spirit of callers

EDEN Court staff who have been manning Highland Council's new coronavirus helpline have praised the volume of callers ringing up to offer help.

New health body appoints former Highland Council chief executive

The former chief executive of Highland Council has been appointed to a new agency aimed at reforming the approach to the nation’s health challenges.

Much of Highlands 'out of bounds' warns council

Highland Council has reminded residents that much of the region is 'out of bounds' as it urged people to follow guidance on accessing the outdoors.

Council's coronavirus helpline gets 1400 calls in its first week

Staff at Highland Council’s dedicated Covid-19 helpline have dealt with more than 1600 calls since it went live last Wednesday afternoon.

Help available for council tax payers struggling during coronavirus pandemic outlined

Council tax payers in the Highlands who have lost their jobs or are experiencing a drop in income can apply for a reduction in their council tax.

Bright sparks from Ross-shire rise to STEM challenge

BRIGHT sparks from across Ross put through their paces at a celebration of science, technology, maths and engineering showed their mettle.

Mother's Highland Council complaint partially upheld by ombudsman

A MUM who complained about Highland Council's lack of information on the support for her school-aged child has had her complaint partially upheld.

Recycling centres closed and waste service collections changed during coronavirus

Highland Council is reminding people that its recycling centres are closed and garden waste and bulky uplift services have been suspended.

Free Highland Council helpline to offer community assistance during coronavirus

A FREE helpline is being launched by Highland Council to help those seeking assistance or wishing to volunteer during the coronavirus outbreak.

Household waste recycling centres close to public in wake of lockdown

ALL household waste recycling centres in the Highlands have closed to the public with immediate effect following the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

Deadline extended by council for childcare for key workers

Highland Council has extended the deadline for key workers to apply for childcare during the coronavirus crisis.

Council issues guidance on bins during coronavirus outbreak

Special guidance on what do with bins during the coronavirus crisis has been issued by Highland Council.

WATCH: Highland Council releases behind-the-scenes footage of response to coronavirus

Highland Council has released a five-minute compilation of footage showing it responding to the coronavirus.

Murphy to the rescue as Ross schoolchildren relish four-legged visitor

A RESCUE dog who didn't have the best start in life has become something of a 'film star' in Ross-shire.