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Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

11 March 2024
Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

11 March 2024

MCR Pathways' Mike Evans says 'that one sense of stability' will be 'literally ripped away' from hundreds of vulnerable young people.


Confirmed road closures for Inverness Half Marathon and Inverness 5K events

10 March 2024
Confirmed road closures for Inverness Half Marathon and Inverness 5K events

Confirmed road closures for Inverness Half Marathon and Inverness 5K events

10 March 2024

Find out if you could be affected by the closures across large parts of the city on Sunday.


Mixed reaction to UK Budget but Scotland to get £295 million more in funding

07 March 2024
Mixed reaction to UK Budget but Scotland to get £295 million more in funding

Mixed reaction to UK Budget but Scotland to get £295 million more in funding

07 March 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt called it a 'budget for long term growth' with a boost for the drinks sector and a blow for oil and gas.


Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

07 March 2024
Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

07 March 2024

Hundreds more admit personal relationships at the local authority have made them feel 'uncomfortable.'


Drew Hendry calls on Jeremy Hunt to create VAT-free zones in town and city centres

05 March 2024
Drew Hendry calls on Jeremy Hunt to create VAT-free zones in town and city centres

Drew Hendry calls on Jeremy Hunt to create VAT-free zones in town and city centres

05 March 2024

The Highland MP says 'VAT-free streets is not just about economic revival but also about ensuring fairness.'


RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

05 March 2024
RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

05 March 2024

The Labour MSP says 'local benefit from these developments has not improved and communities are losing out.'


Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

04 March 2024
Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

04 March 2024

Unison has 'grave concerns' about violence in schools and the EIS has lashed out at proposals to cut 70 principal teachers.


Details behind Highland Council's agreed 'outline' budget will only be known in two weeks

29 February 2024
Details behind Highland Council's agreed 'outline' budget will only be known in two weeks

Details behind Highland Council's agreed 'outline' budget will only be known in two weeks

29 February 2024

The agreed proposals are branded 'nebulous, vague, hazy, obscure, indistinct, unclear, indefinite, murky, blurred, formless and featureless.'


Highland Council leadership passes budget unchanged despite serious challenges

29 February 2024
Highland Council leadership passes budget unchanged despite serious challenges

Highland Council leadership passes budget unchanged despite serious challenges

29 February 2024

Council leader Raymond Bremner says it 'allows for significant investment to take place and protect jobs across our communities.'


Highland Council budget day: LibDems demand £50m more for St Clement's and roads

29 February 2024
Highland Council budget day: LibDems demand £50m more for St Clement's and roads

Highland Council budget day: LibDems demand £50m more for St Clement's and roads

29 February 2024

The group wants £20 million to end the decades-long wait for a new St Clements special school and £30 million for roads over three years.


Opposition groups say Highland Council budget 'does nothing to improve life'

28 February 2024
Opposition groups say Highland Council budget 'does nothing to improve life'

Opposition groups say Highland Council budget 'does nothing to improve life'

28 February 2024

They say the budget has 'no real substance' and question if it 'will in fact cover the financial gap.'


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: New energy efficiency Bill could 'obliterate' Highland finances

27 February 2024
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: New energy efficiency Bill could 'obliterate' Highland finances

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: New energy efficiency Bill could 'obliterate' Highland finances

27 February 2024

The MSP warns that 'it is practically impossible' for Highland homes to meet proposed energy performance standard.


Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

27 February 2024
Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

27 February 2024

The EIS found staff 'have sustained physical injuries' while many considered leaving the profession altogether.


LibDems at Highland Council get a boost as Patrick Logue joins the group

26 February 2024
LibDems at Highland Council get a boost as Patrick Logue joins the group

LibDems at Highland Council get a boost as Patrick Logue joins the group

26 February 2024

It comes as the notice of election is published after the resignation of LibDem councillor Colin Aitken.


Highland Council Budget: How it affects you and what to expect in a crunch week for the north

26 February 2024
Highland Council Budget: How it affects you and what to expect in a crunch week for the north

Highland Council Budget: How it affects you and what to expect in a crunch week for the north

26 February 2024

From taxes to roads to fees, we take you through some of the main points of the £602 million budget.


Unidentified flying objects are spotted in the sky over Alness on Saturday night

25 February 2024
Unidentified flying objects are spotted in the sky over Alness on Saturday night

Unidentified flying objects are spotted in the sky over Alness on Saturday night

25 February 2024

We can confirm that it is not a case for Mulder and Scully but loved ones commemorating the anniversary of a young man passing away.


Highland Council leader reveals up £60 million could be found for roads and infrastructure

22 February 2024
Highland Council leader reveals up £60 million could be found for roads and infrastructure

Highland Council leader reveals up £60 million could be found for roads and infrastructure

22 February 2024

Raymond Bremner says an extra £60 million would go ‘some way towards us being able to invest in important capital projects.’


Highland Council rejects bid to protect teachers from 'pressure' to award good marks

21 February 2024
Highland Council rejects bid to protect teachers from 'pressure' to award good marks

Highland Council rejects bid to protect teachers from 'pressure' to award good marks

21 February 2024

Focus on attainment was lost as councillors defend officials over a 'judgmental' education report critical of primary school staff.


Questions remains as Highland Council issues statement about its budget

21 February 2024
Questions remains as Highland Council issues statement about its budget

Questions remains as Highland Council issues statement about its budget

21 February 2024

Council leader Raymond Bremner said: 'It has been our priority to protect jobs and services wherever possible.'


Exclusive: Highland Council budget includes potential job losses and adult social care cuts

20 February 2024
Exclusive: Highland Council budget includes potential job losses and adult social care cuts

Exclusive: Highland Council budget includes potential job losses and adult social care cuts

20 February 2024

But there is little information on roads spending as the £602.5 million budget seeks to plug a £65 million blackhole.


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