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Watchdog says Highland Council has the largest budget gap in Scotland this year

Watchdog says Highland Council has the largest budget gap in Scotland this year

Watchdog says Highland Council has the largest budget gap in Scotland this year

19 May 2024

Audit Scotland warns ‘it's getting harder for councils to do more with less’ but local authorities could be more transparent.


Evanton road awarded £191,000 for upgrading works to improve timber transport

Evanton road awarded £191,000 for upgrading works to improve timber transport

Evanton road awarded £191,000 for upgrading works to improve timber transport

18 May 2024

Scottish Forestry has awarded £341,000 in funding to two Highland projects which aim to improve timber transport in the region.


St Clement’s fundraiser receives generous donations from local businesses amounting to £10,000

St Clement’s fundraiser receives generous donations from local businesses amounting to £10,000

St Clement’s fundraiser receives generous donations from local businesses amounting to £10,000

17 May 2024

A St Clement’s fundraiser has been boosted after two extremely receiving generous donations, and plans forged for a Dingwall fun run in June.


£2m sale of Invergordon’s Bouchardon Bust recommended by councillors

£2m sale of Invergordon’s Bouchardon Bust recommended by councillors

£2m sale of Invergordon’s Bouchardon Bust recommended by councillors

14 May 2024

A multi-million pound artwork’s sale is a step nearer after councillors in Easter Ross agreed to the move.


Ross-shire councillor’s death ‘leaves a huge hole’

Ross-shire councillor’s death ‘leaves a huge hole’

Ross-shire councillor’s death ‘leaves a huge hole’

14 May 2024

‘We were all shocked and saddened by Alasdair’s passing’.


Highland Councillor hails benefits of fund to ward

Highland Councillor hails benefits of fund to ward

Highland Councillor hails benefits of fund to ward

14 May 2024

Councillor Lyndsey Johnston, expressed delight at the number of worthwhile local projects that have benefitted from Ward Discretionary Funding.


PICTURES: Sinkhole opens up on footpath near Invergordon road

PICTURES: Sinkhole opens up on footpath near Invergordon road

PICTURES: Sinkhole opens up on footpath near Invergordon road

13 May 2024

The hole appeared on a footpath near the shore front of Saltburn Road on Saturday.


7 to contest Tain and Easter Ross Highland Council by-election

7 to contest Tain and Easter Ross Highland Council by-election

7 to contest Tain and Easter Ross Highland Council by-election

10 May 2024

The names of those who have thrown their hats in the ring have been confirmed.


‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

05 May 2024

A councillor has hit out at what he claims are “blanket 20mph speed limits across the Highlands” and has called on the council to end their roll-out.


Dingwall Gaelic Nursery tots celebrate new management from primary school

Dingwall Gaelic Nursery tots celebrate new management from primary school

Dingwall Gaelic Nursery tots celebrate new management from primary school

05 May 2024

Dingwall Primary is now managing Sgoil Araich Inbhir Pheofharain (Dingwall Gaelic Nursery).


Can Highland Council actually deliver £2bn promised investment in roads and schools?

Can Highland Council actually deliver £2bn promised investment in roads and schools?

Can Highland Council actually deliver £2bn promised investment in roads and schools?

03 May 2024

Opposition leader Alasdair Christie has questions and wonders ‘when the new school will be open for children.’


New schools and roads investment for Ross-shire: ‘What is not to like about this?’

New schools and roads investment for Ross-shire: ‘What is not to like about this?’

New schools and roads investment for Ross-shire: ‘What is not to like about this?’

03 May 2024

Highland Council plans a £2 billion investment splurge over two decades.


What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

02 May 2024

Kate Forbes says the SNP must ‘rewin trust’ but is change possible for a party after 17 years in power?


Highland Council give notice of by-election for Tain and Easter Ross ward

Highland Council give notice of by-election for Tain and Easter Ross ward

Highland Council give notice of by-election for Tain and Easter Ross ward

02 May 2024

Notice of a by-election for a councillor to represent Tain & Easter Ross has been given by Highland Council.


6 tonnes of food waste collected for recycling in 1 week

6 tonnes of food waste collected for recycling in 1 week

6 tonnes of food waste collected for recycling in 1 week

01 May 2024

Highland Council has given its verdict - what do YOU reckon?


£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

30 April 2024

The annual salaries for newly appointed Highland Council assistant chief executives has been revealed - each earning £124,787.


Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

30 April 2024

Malcolm MacLeod, Kate Lackie and Allan Gunn are made assistant chief executives at the local authority.


Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

30 April 2024

A Wester Ross community has been left up in arms after Highland Council issued a notice implying the main road into the village was shut.


Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

30 April 2024

The plans are aimed at dealing with at least 12 school and spending millions more on much needed road repairs.


Men’s Shed plans for permanent social hub lodged with Highland Council

Men’s Shed plans for permanent social hub lodged with Highland Council

Men’s Shed plans for permanent social hub lodged with Highland Council

27 April 2024

A Men’s Shed in Wester Ross is close to securing a permanent social recreation facility after plans were lodged for a prefab cabin.


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