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Alasdair Christie argued 'today is not the day to take the money away from these schools, today is the day to show some solidarity.'
He said the local authority’s inability to proceed with 10 new school building projects is ‘depressing’.
Dire figures show the planned projects including 10 new schools totalled £566 million when just £343 million is affordable.
'If we do that well then we will still be the service that supports people who really need us.'
As councillors argued and even wept during one of the longest debates the council has seen the land purchase for a new St Clement's was confirmed.
Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd admits cops will have to do some things ‘less well’ but insists Police Scotland still perform ‘brilliantly.’
Leader Raymond Bremner defends the move saying a deal is close to securing land for a new St Clements – almost a year after it was authorised.
St Clement's parent says the council ‘lacks any form of moral compass’ while former leader labels the move 'absolutely disgusting.'
The council plans to cut £127 million from the capital budget by ditching 10 school building projects.
An in-depth report by Robin Pettigrew warns mass tourism is damaging the environment as well as upsetting locals.
Bill Powrie voices anger that Highland Council 'inexplicably' gave it '100 per cent rates relief' while others struggle.
MSP Fergus Ewing warns 'people will then surely ask what is it that the Scottish Government have got to hide?'
Laura Hansler says ‘those who have tragically lost their loved ones on the road are the reason why this is so exceptionally important.’
Convener Jackson Carlaw says the move was prompted by the ‘hundreds of responses’ from concerned locals.
Transport secretary Màiri McAllan says the 'announcement will be a welcome update for communities and businesses across the A9 corridor.'
The First Minister did not take-up Douglas Ross's offer as critics slam the lack of detail in the Programme for Government.
But the A96 looks like it is a severe risk as Humza Yousaf is now only promising 'improvements' in his Programme for Government.
Chief Superintendent Shepherd says 'assaults against officers continue to be at an unacceptable level.'
But Alastair Campbell says he might as well have announced that 'Santa Claus is dead.'
George Rennie says ‘these signs cause confusion, particularly for drivers from overseas and those unfamiliar with the A9’.
