"Highland councillors had been asked not to grant the extra day off, with the cost of doing so estimated at about 150,000. They have now agreed to reject the proposal after arguing the holiday could have a impact on essential services such as bin collections and schools."
"Members approved a second option which will see leave requests granted on the basis there is a level of staffing which will maintain a safe service delivery."
"Isles councillors unanimously agreed the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar should not take the holiday because the authority could not afford to give workers an extra day off. It estimated the extra public holiday could cost at least 120,000."
Scotland's first men's World Cup match in 28 years prompted First Minister John Swinney to propose June 15 as a national bank holiday, which received royal approval. However, individual employers retained discretion to implement the holiday. Highland Council rejected the proposal after estimating costs at £150,000 and concerns about disrupting essential services including bin collections and schools. Instead, they approved a policy allowing leave requests based on maintaining adequate staffing levels. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar similarly declined the holiday, citing inability to afford the estimated £120,000 expense. Both authorities chose to operate normally on the proposed date.
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