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Ross councillor says teachers swamped with 'nonsense'

07 August 2015
Ross councillor says teachers swamped with 'nonsense'

Ross councillor says teachers swamped with 'nonsense'

07 August 2015

COMPLAINTS from overburdened head teachers have sparked calls for a major re-think on the role of council officials.


Conon Bridge houses go-ahead despite flood risk

06 August 2015
Conon Bridge houses go-ahead despite flood risk

Conon Bridge houses go-ahead despite flood risk

06 August 2015

HIGHLAND Council is "under no obligation" to improve flood defences in an area of Conon Bridge where the flood risk has been heightened.


Ross MP vows to spend more time in constituency

06 July 2015
Ross MP vows to spend more time in constituency

Ross MP vows to spend more time in constituency

06 July 2015

NEWLY-elected Ross MP Ian Blackford is planning a summer tour to meet his local constituents.


Black Isle councillor's cash cuts bid fails

01 July 2015
Black Isle councillor's cash cuts bid fails

Black Isle councillor's cash cuts bid fails

01 July 2015

A BID to give voluntary organisations receiving council grants at least one year's notice of funding cuts has been defeated.


Axe threat returns for Highland libraries, museums and leisure centres

23 June 2015
Axe threat returns for Highland libraries, museums and leisure centres

Axe threat returns for Highland libraries, museums and leisure centres

23 June 2015

LIBRARIES, museums and leisure centres could be in the firing line once again as Highland Council battles to plug a gaping hole in the budget.


Highland Council discovers £33m budget black hole

18 June 2015
Highland Council discovers £33m budget black hole

Highland Council discovers £33m budget black hole

18 June 2015

HIGHLAND Council has discovered a £33 million black hole in its budget.


Troubled NHS Highland is 'already acting', says chairman

17 June 2015
Troubled NHS Highland is 'already acting', says chairman

Troubled NHS Highland is 'already acting', says chairman

17 June 2015

THE chairman of NHS Highland said the board has already started addressing concerns raised by the Public Audit Committee.


Noise spat as Strathpeffer Pavilion accused of being bad neighbour

17 June 2015
Noise spat as Strathpeffer Pavilion accused of being bad neighbour

Noise spat as Strathpeffer Pavilion accused of being bad neighbour

17 June 2015

A ROW broke out this week between an iconic Ross venue and one of its neighbours over noisy revellers.


Three Ross-shire service points to shut

15 June 2015
Three Ross-shire service points to shut

Three Ross-shire service points to shut

15 June 2015

HIGHLAND Council customer service points at Muir of Ord, Fortrose and Lochcarron are to close, councillors agreed today (Monday).


Roads a priority in new look Highland Council

12 June 2015
Roads a priority in new look Highland Council

Roads a priority in new look Highland Council

12 June 2015

THE new man chairing Highland Council’s community services committee has promised to strive for better roads and community transport.


Key roles for Ross representatives as Highland Council gets all shook up

11 June 2015
Key roles for Ross representatives as Highland Council gets all shook up

Key roles for Ross representatives as Highland Council gets all shook up

11 June 2015

HIGHLAND Council has installed its new leader and senior office bearers - amongst them a number of Ross-shire representatives.


Use Kennedy legacy to help crack alcoholism, says new leader

11 June 2015
Use Kennedy legacy to help crack alcoholism, says new leader

Use Kennedy legacy to help crack alcoholism, says new leader

11 June 2015

HIGHLAND council’s new leader believes the local authority should use Charles Kennedy’s legacy to help people overcome the scourge of alcoholism.


Lib Dems refute losing Highland Council power gamble

08 June 2015
Lib Dems refute losing Highland Council power gamble

Lib Dems refute losing Highland Council power gamble

08 June 2015

THE Independents have taken power at Highland Council.


Lib Dems refute they lost Highland Council power gamble

08 June 2015
Lib Dems refute they lost Highland Council power gamble

Lib Dems refute they lost Highland Council power gamble

08 June 2015

THE Independents have taken power at Highland Council.


Independents to run Highland Council

05 June 2015
Independents to run Highland Council

Independents to run Highland Council

05 June 2015

The Independents have taken power at Highland Council.


Tributes paid following sudden death of Charles Kennedy

02 June 2015
Tributes paid following sudden death of Charles Kennedy

Tributes paid following sudden death of Charles Kennedy

02 June 2015

TRIBUTES are pouring in for Charles Kennedy, the former Liberal Democrat leader, who died at his home in Lochaber on Monday.


Tributes pour in for Charles Kennedy

02 June 2015
Tributes pour in for Charles Kennedy

Tributes pour in for Charles Kennedy

02 June 2015

TRIBUTES are pouring in for Charles Kennedy, the former Liberal Democrat leader and Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP who has died at his home.


Highland Council Independent leader quits

31 May 2015
Highland Council Independent leader quits

Highland Council Independent leader quits

31 May 2015

THE former leader of Highland Council's opposition Independents has unexpectedly quit the group.


SNP in talks to hold Highland Council leadership

30 May 2015
SNP in talks to hold Highland Council leadership

SNP in talks to hold Highland Council leadership

30 May 2015

THE Scottish National Party is battling to form Highland Council’s new administration and say talks with other parties have been "encouraging".


Lib Dem Group poised to quit Highland Councill

28 May 2015
Lib Dem Group poised to quit Highland Councill

Lib Dem Group poised to quit Highland Councill

28 May 2015

THE Liberal Democrat group at Highland Council is in talks with other groups with a view to forming a new administration to run the council.


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