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Highland Council’s IT system problems raises issues with some invoices and payments

13 May 2023
Highland Council’s IT system problems raises issues with some invoices and payments

Highland Council’s IT system problems raises issues with some invoices and payments

13 May 2023

But it was confirmed that benefits and crisis payments are unaffected by the problems.


Kids after-school activities under threat across the Highlands due to council price hikes

13 May 2023
Kids after-school activities under threat across the Highlands due to council price hikes

Kids after-school activities under threat across the Highlands due to council price hikes

13 May 2023

Raising fees to rent venues like halls, pitches and school halls sparks domino effect impacting many groups and organisations


Holyrood committee calls on SFA to 'reconsider' late kick-off time for the Scottish Cup final

12 May 2023
Holyrood committee calls on SFA to 'reconsider' late kick-off time for the Scottish Cup final

Holyrood committee calls on SFA to 'reconsider' late kick-off time for the Scottish Cup final

12 May 2023

The move provoked fury among fans who will now struggle to get down and back in a day


Councillors bid to get local authority to back campaign to ban disposable vapes

09 May 2023
Councillors bid to get local authority to back campaign to ban disposable vapes

Councillors bid to get local authority to back campaign to ban disposable vapes

09 May 2023

The Marine Conservation Society, Ash Scotland and Keep Scotland Beautiful want 'the manufacture and sale' banned in Scotland.


Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross to act as linesman for County v Dundee United

09 May 2023
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross to act as linesman for County v Dundee United

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross to act as linesman for County v Dundee United

09 May 2023

The Highlands and Islands MSP will be running the touchline as the Staggies hope to capitalise on their win against Livingston.


Councillors call for additional bin collections around the NC500 for the upcoming tourist season

09 May 2023
Councillors call for additional bin collections around the NC500 for the upcoming tourist season

Councillors call for additional bin collections around the NC500 for the upcoming tourist season

09 May 2023

LibDem councillors say similar measures last year prevented waste being 'abandoned in some of the most scenic parts of the Highlands.'


Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

09 May 2023
Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

09 May 2023

It comes as councillors fear the cost of hiring facilities in the north are 'threatening the very existence' of voluntary organisations.


Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

09 May 2023
Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

09 May 2023

A number of sports programmes have already moved but others may have to fold


Highland Council pledges lifeline cash to fund work of much-loved charity SNAP

09 May 2023
Highland Council pledges lifeline cash to fund work of much-loved charity SNAP

Highland Council pledges lifeline cash to fund work of much-loved charity SNAP

09 May 2023

Councillor Ken Gowans says the charity will get at least £60,000 in funding


Kate Forbes says the Scottish Government has 'turned a corner' in its approach to controversial HPMAs

07 May 2023
Kate Forbes says the Scottish Government has 'turned a corner' in its approach to controversial HPMAs

Kate Forbes says the Scottish Government has 'turned a corner' in its approach to controversial HPMAs

07 May 2023

The Highland MSP denied softening her stance on the marine protection plan to ban fishing in 10 per cent of Scotland's seas


Retired Scottish judge brands plan for juryless rape trials as 'constitutionally repugnant’

06 May 2023
Retired Scottish judge brands plan for juryless rape trials as 'constitutionally repugnant’

Retired Scottish judge brands plan for juryless rape trials as 'constitutionally repugnant’

06 May 2023

Lord Uist warned that Justice Secretary Angela Constance’s proposals constituted a 'serious attack upon the independence of the judiciary'


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: SNP and Greens need to be reminded about the values of democracy

05 May 2023
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: SNP and Greens need to be reminded about the values of democracy

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: SNP and Greens need to be reminded about the values of democracy

05 May 2023

He says it is 'increasingly difficult to obtain straight answers' like whether what the post-2024 agriculture policy will mean for funding


Highland Council set to bail out on two north airfields but keep one

04 May 2023
Highland Council set to bail out on two north airfields but keep one

Highland Council set to bail out on two north airfields but keep one

04 May 2023

The local authority aims to retain one on Skye but either sell Plockton and lease another near Dornoch


WATCH: Fergus Ewing tear into then literally tear-up controversial consultation

02 May 2023
WATCH: Fergus Ewing tear into then literally tear-up controversial consultation

WATCH: Fergus Ewing tear into then literally tear-up controversial consultation

02 May 2023

He slams Highly Protected Marine Areas as a 'notice of execution' on fishing communities and 'an incredible act of provocation'


Highland Council proposes massive hike in developer contributions to pay for schools

02 May 2023
Highland Council proposes massive hike in developer contributions to pay for schools

Highland Council proposes massive hike in developer contributions to pay for schools

02 May 2023

Councillor Ken Gowans says 'it’s vital that the council ensures that it is securing appropriate and proportionate costs.'


Forbes 'determined' to resolve Dingwall business park issue

02 May 2023
Forbes 'determined' to resolve Dingwall business park issue

Forbes 'determined' to resolve Dingwall business park issue

02 May 2023

MSP determined to see Ross town's business park problem resolved.


Dingwall set to celebrate Coronation with a Big Lunch on Sunday for the over 60s

02 May 2023
Dingwall set to celebrate Coronation with a Big Lunch on Sunday for the over 60s

Dingwall set to celebrate Coronation with a Big Lunch on Sunday for the over 60s

02 May 2023

The lunch is free and will be held from 12.30pm to 3.30pm in the National Hotel with around 120 people expected


Highland roads improve by just 0.2 per cent while pothole backlog edges towards £200 million

01 May 2023
Highland roads improve by just 0.2 per cent while pothole backlog edges towards £200 million

Highland roads improve by just 0.2 per cent while pothole backlog edges towards £200 million

01 May 2023

The council says 'our results over the last 11 years show a significant deterioration' which is a 'long term trend'


Japanese manufacturing giant plans massive subsea cable factory at Nigg

28 April 2023
Japanese manufacturing giant plans massive subsea cable factory at Nigg

Japanese manufacturing giant plans massive subsea cable factory at Nigg

28 April 2023

Sumitomo Electric Industries 44m high plant would cover 48,000 m2 and be the largest on the Cromarty Firth.


Japanese manufacturing giant plans a major Highland factory producing subsea power cables

27 April 2023
Japanese manufacturing giant plans a major Highland factory producing subsea power cables

Japanese manufacturing giant plans a major Highland factory producing subsea power cables

27 April 2023

But mystery surrounds where exactly Sumitomo Electric Industries' plant will be located in the region


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