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Controversial plans to introduce a tourist tax in the Highlands 'should be shelved'

14 July 2020
Controversial plans to introduce a tourist tax in the Highlands 'should be shelved'

Controversial plans to introduce a tourist tax in the Highlands 'should be shelved'

14 July 2020

Highland Council’s depute leader admitted it would be the wrong time to bring in a tax on visitors as the hospitality sector struggles to recover.


First Minister warns of 'highest risk' changes to lockdown so far

14 July 2020
First Minister warns of 'highest risk' changes to lockdown so far

First Minister warns of 'highest risk' changes to lockdown so far

14 July 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said ttomorrow marks the "biggest step so far" out of lockdown as Scotland records no new deaths from Covid-19.


Work set to start on My Ness art project

14 July 2020
Work set to start on My Ness art project

Work set to start on My Ness art project

14 July 2020

HIGHLAND Council’s decision to go ahead with the controversial My Ness artwork has been branded “shocking” by campaigners opposed to the scheme.


No new Covid-19 deaths in Scotland for five days

13 July 2020
No new Covid-19 deaths in Scotland for five days

No new Covid-19 deaths in Scotland for five days

13 July 2020

For a fifth day there have been no fatalities from confirmed cases of Covid-19 – but a higher number of infections than normal has been recorded.


Changes planned to working relationship between Highland Council and NHS Highland

12 July 2020
Changes planned to working relationship between Highland Council and NHS Highland

Changes planned to working relationship between Highland Council and NHS Highland

12 July 2020

Councillors have agreed alterations to governance arrangements for children’s services and adult care services in the region.


First Minister warns against people dropping their guard after spike of new Covid-19 cases

10 July 2020
First Minister warns against people dropping their guard after spike of new Covid-19 cases

First Minister warns against people dropping their guard after spike of new Covid-19 cases

10 July 2020

The Scottish Government will be looking “very closely” at an overnight spike in the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19.


List of dates for upcoming lockdown changes

09 July 2020
List of dates for upcoming lockdown changes

List of dates for upcoming lockdown changes

09 July 2020

A further easing of lockdown has been announced as cases of coronavirus in Scotland continue to fall – but what can you do and when?


Retail and tourism sectors allowed to reopen further next week

09 July 2020
Retail and tourism sectors allowed to reopen further next week

Retail and tourism sectors allowed to reopen further next week

09 July 2020

Scotland will move into phase three of the route out of lockdown with what the First Minister called “the highest risk changes we have made so far.”


New approach agreed for children's and adult care services

08 July 2020
New approach agreed for children's and adult care services

New approach agreed for children's and adult care services

08 July 2020

Highland Council’s health and social care committee has approved changes to its partnership and governance arrangements with NHS Highland.


UK government announces eating out discount scheme for August

08 July 2020
UK government announces eating out discount scheme for August

UK government announces eating out discount scheme for August

08 July 2020

The UK government has announced a new initiative to get people to eat out again – picking up half the tab to a maximum of £10 per person.


VAT to be slashed to just five per cent on food, accommodation and attractions

08 July 2020
VAT to be slashed to just five per cent on food, accommodation and attractions

VAT to be slashed to just five per cent on food, accommodation and attractions

08 July 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces multi-billion range of measures in a bid to protect jobs


More than 100 jobs on the line at Highland hotel

08 July 2020
More than 100 jobs on the line at Highland hotel

More than 100 jobs on the line at Highland hotel

08 July 2020

The Highland tourism sector looks set to suffer another devastating blow.


First Minister calls for major economic stimulus

07 July 2020
First Minister calls for major economic stimulus

First Minister calls for major economic stimulus

07 July 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called on the UK government to invest £80 billion in the economy.


First Minister hails further progress against Covid-19

06 July 2020
First Minister hails further progress against Covid-19

First Minister hails further progress against Covid-19

06 July 2020

There have been no new deaths from Covid-19 in Scotland in the last 48 hours.


Lockdown dates to watch out for including beer gardens and holiday lets reopening while children and young people get greater freedoms

03 July 2020
Lockdown dates to watch out for including beer gardens and holiday lets reopening while children and young people get greater freedoms

Lockdown dates to watch out for including beer gardens and holiday lets reopening while children and young people get greater freedoms

03 July 2020

First Minister announced the changes yesterday as she revealed the two metre rule must remain in place at least until next week


First Minister Sturgeon criticises UK government's handling of air bridges scheme

03 July 2020
First Minister Sturgeon criticises UK government's handling of air bridges scheme

First Minister Sturgeon criticises UK government's handling of air bridges scheme

03 July 2020

The UK government’s handling of a plan for quarantine free travel has been criticised by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.


Highland Council independent group slammed for ejecting councillor Andrew Baxter for being 'too independent'

03 July 2020
Highland Council independent group slammed for ejecting councillor Andrew Baxter for being 'too independent'

Highland Council independent group slammed for ejecting councillor Andrew Baxter for being 'too independent'

03 July 2020

He was at odds with the local authority over ward issues but council leader Margaret Davidson said he was 'moving against the administration'


Council plans £400k spend on fire safety for schools – but critics say it is not enough

02 July 2020
Council plans £400k spend on fire safety for schools – but critics say it is not enough

Council plans £400k spend on fire safety for schools – but critics say it is not enough

02 July 2020

Months after a blaze ripped through a primary school Highland Council has earmarked less than half a million pounds to improve school safety.


Face coverings to be compulsory in shops but two-metre social distancing rule likely to be relaxed

02 July 2020
Face coverings to be compulsory in shops but two-metre social distancing rule likely to be relaxed

Face coverings to be compulsory in shops but two-metre social distancing rule likely to be relaxed

02 July 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed beer gardens can open on Monday, with self catering accommodation able to welcome tourists from tomorrow.


Highland Council's education committee hit by technical difficulties

02 July 2020
Highland Council's education committee hit by technical difficulties

Highland Council's education committee hit by technical difficulties

02 July 2020

Parents and pupils will have to wait to hear what Highland Council will do about the return of education after problems forced a meeting offline.


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