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£500 One-off Payment

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A £500 one-off payment for working households receiving tax credits was announced as part of the UK Government Budget. Further guidance has now been released which confirms that the new payment is being introduced to provide extra support when the temporary increase in working tax credits – that was introduced in April 2020 in responseContinue reading “£500 One-off Payment”

Vandalism & Fly-Tipping

Thanks to Community Councillor Leighanne Hodgkin who made the Police and the Council aware of a mess up at the top pitch. There were a number of dangerous items, including a large discarded knife which was immediately removed from the scene. We all know how important it is to look after our beautiful villages.. IfContinue reading “Vandalism & Fly-Tipping”

Central Heating Grant Support

Eligible residents across the Highlands could benefit from up to 100% Scottish Government grant funding available for First Time Central Heating. This would be delivered through the installation of an air source heat pump, new radiators and new controls. An air source heat pump uses electricity to extract heat from the outside air and canContinue reading “Central Heating Grant Support”

Apply to be a Community Councillor

Are you community spirited and up for a challenge? The Balintore Hilton Community Council has recently reformed and has space for new Community Councillors. You can find out more about being a Community Councillor here. If you would like to apply, please get in touch with the Chair here and/ or attend the extraordinary meetingContinue reading “Apply to be a Community Councillor”

Vaccination Update

Sign up to the BHCC newsletter here to keep up to date with local news like this. 11 March 2021 COVID cases On 10 March we had 16 new cases. The infection rate is 32/100,000 across the NHS Highland area: 19/100,000 in Argyll and Bute and 40/100,000 in North Highland. These cases are primarily concentrated inContinue reading “Vaccination Update”

Helpful Links & Numbers

Sign up to the BHCC newsletter here to keep up to date with local news like this. Here are a few useful numbers and links; Welfare Support Team Self Isolation Support Grant Fuel Support Fund Energy Advice AbiltyNet – IT advice or support AbilityNet Helpline 0800 048 7642 Business Support Grants Covid Resilience Grant Support HTSIContinue reading “Helpful Links & Numbers”

Minutes & Meetings

Sign up to the BHCC newsletter here to keep up to date with local news like this. You can now find all the information you need regarding your local Community Council on this website. We will regularly update our minutes page with all the up to date approved and draft minutes from every meeting. YouContinue reading “Minutes & Meetings”

Launch of Discretionary Business Grant Scheme

Sign up to the BHCC newsletter here to keep up to date with local news like this. This week the Council launched its discretionary business grant scheme. This is a one-off £2,000 grant to any business who has been unable to secure alternative grant support and seen a significant reduction in trade. It is to help micro,Continue reading “Launch of Discretionary Business Grant Scheme”

Fly-Posting

Sign up to the BHCC newsletter here to keep up to date with local news like this. There has been a real increase in the amount of ‘fly-posting’ in the villages and surrounding areas in the last few months. These tend to be of a political nature although they are not exclusively so. Stickers andContinue reading “Fly-Posting”

Serving the Community

The Balintore & Hilton Community Council (BHCC) are here to represent the community. Community Councils are the most local tier of statutory representation in Scotland. They bridge the gap between local authorities and communities and help to make public bodies aware of the opinions and needs of the communities they represent. We are a groupContinue reading “Serving the Community”