He says the Home Office for ‘blindsiding’ Highland Council at weekend event in Dingwall.
The local authority confirms that results declined in all but two categories compared to last year.
The developments aim to support Green Freeport with Essich Road, Ardersier and Embo are preferred options.
It is open to community groups aimed at tackling landfill waste and boosting skills.
The health and social care, and education are the worst culprits with 80% of overpayments.
An attempt was made to give the public the chance to say definitively if they want smaller councils or not.
The overspend rises over three years with adult social care and class contact time for teachers two difficult areas.
Highland Liberal Democrats warn nurses and midwives are ‘being pushed beyond reasonable limits’.
Up to £100 billion will pour into the north over the next 15 years for the generation and transmission of renewable energy.
But officials worry about pupils ‘marginalised as a result of their behaviour’ amid demand for council to recognise ‘serious problem’.
But based on rough estimates of the current programme suggest it could cost more than £1.4 billion.
The ‘update’ comes amid mounting pressure from critics who say now is the right time to pause the scheme.
Amid questions over ‘the effectiveness, accountability and local responsiveness’ of the local authority.
The cash from The Distillers One of One event goes to Youth Action Scotland while seeking to celebrate the national drink.
The LibDem and Deputy First Minister join forces to find solutions to the sector’s major problems.
The move would see a mainland equivalent of the Islands Act which delivered more protections and better representation.
An estimated £70m in benefits are likely to go unclaimed leaving thousands of hard-pressed Highlanders out of pocket.
Dr Chris Williams is concerned the 15 sites may ‘not necessarily reduce pressure on core GP services’.
But Ming Yang’s bid remains shrouded in secrecy after two years of UK and Scottish government talks.
The move to support the language comes ahead of the opening of the Royal National Mòd in Lochaber later today.