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Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

30 September 2024
Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

30 September 2024

A fiery meeting saw broad support to provide a live map of proposals, support community councils and clarity on local impacts.


Cromarty Firth by-election: Lib Dem John Edmondson and independent Sinclair Coghill elected

27 September 2024
Cromarty Firth by-election: Lib Dem John Edmondson and independent Sinclair Coghill elected

Cromarty Firth by-election: Lib Dem John Edmondson and independent Sinclair Coghill elected

27 September 2024

The turnout was very low at just 24.6% as new Highland councillors called for greater cooperation to meet local challenges.


Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

26 September 2024
Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

26 September 2024

MSP Edward Mountain warns cancer ‘just worries the hell out of you constantly’ and delays can impact survival.


WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

26 September 2024
WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

26 September 2024

The Wilson family described Jo Farrell as ‘callous’ leading Douglas Ross to use his last FMQs as Tory leader to challenge John Swinney.


MPs slam Prime Minister Keir Starmer for ignoring Highlands over GB Energy location

24 September 2024
MPs slam Prime Minister Keir Starmer for ignoring Highlands over GB Energy location

MPs slam Prime Minister Keir Starmer for ignoring Highlands over GB Energy location

24 September 2024

Lib Dems warn this could be ‘sign of things to come’ under Labour as Aberdeen gets the HQ, Glasgow and Edinburgh get a site each.


Cromarty Firth by-election gets personal as candidate accuses sitting councillor of ‘betrayal’

19 September 2024
Cromarty Firth by-election gets personal as candidate accuses sitting councillor of ‘betrayal’

Cromarty Firth by-election gets personal as candidate accuses sitting councillor of ‘betrayal’

19 September 2024

Independent candidate Tina McCaffery accuses Cllr Tamala Collier of failing to do enough for Park Primary.


Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

18 September 2024
Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

18 September 2024

Just 6772 now qualify which is a drop of 88 per cent in the part of the UK with some of the harshest weather and highest fuel poverty.


BEAR Scotland issues A9 warning about delays due to road resurfacing works

15 September 2024
BEAR Scotland issues A9 warning about delays due to road resurfacing works

BEAR Scotland issues A9 warning about delays due to road resurfacing works

15 September 2024

The work means a 10mph convoy system will be in place as BEAR Scotland resurfaces part of the trunk road.


Highland Youth Convener wants to ‘empower the young people of the Highlands’

15 September 2024
Highland Youth Convener wants to ‘empower the young people of the Highlands’

Highland Youth Convener wants to ‘empower the young people of the Highlands’

15 September 2024

Newly appointed Lauren McKittrick says ‘my aim is to ensure that there are opportunities for each and every young person’.


WATCH: The Proclaimers back Dingwall man walking 500 miles for St Clements School

15 September 2024
WATCH: The Proclaimers back Dingwall man walking 500 miles for St Clements School

WATCH: The Proclaimers back Dingwall man walking 500 miles for St Clements School

15 September 2024

David Campbell received the video message just after he started the hike.


Highland Council bans public from crunch meeting discussing Academy Street appeal

13 September 2024
Highland Council bans public from crunch meeting discussing Academy Street appeal

Highland Council bans public from crunch meeting discussing Academy Street appeal

13 September 2024

We reveal the options presented to councillors include junking the whole project.


Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

10 September 2024
Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

10 September 2024

The top team wage bill at the local authority now tops £1.5 million in salaries alone.


Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

09 September 2024
Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

09 September 2024

Building a Local Scotland campaigners say the country is ‘one of the least locally governed countries in the world’.


Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

07 September 2024
Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

07 September 2024

Legislation is due to come into effect in the Autumn and could pave the way to introducing a visitor levy.


‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

07 September 2024
‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

07 September 2024

MSP Edward Mountain tells council leader Raymond Bremner it ‘brings the council into direct competition with local businesses’.


Dingwall man to embark on epic march through France for St Clement’s

06 September 2024
Dingwall man to embark on epic march through France for St Clement’s

Dingwall man to embark on epic march through France for St Clement’s

06 September 2024

A Dingwall man is set to embark on an epic march through France and northern Spain in support of fundraising efforts.


Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

06 September 2024
Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

06 September 2024

Parents says additional support is not available where it should be as the focus is now on kids from deprived backgrounds.


MP Angus MacDonald calls for renewables to developers to pay locals in his maiden speech in Westminster

05 September 2024
MP Angus MacDonald calls for renewables to developers to pay locals in his maiden speech in Westminster

MP Angus MacDonald calls for renewables to developers to pay locals in his maiden speech in Westminster

05 September 2024

He argued for five per cent of revenue to be held locally as he was keen to “set down a marker’ in his first speech.


Highland Council has the power to ban fireworks under measures that carry a maximum £5000 fine or six months imprisonment

03 September 2024
Highland Council has the power to ban fireworks under measures that carry a maximum £5000 fine or six months imprisonment

Highland Council has the power to ban fireworks under measures that carry a maximum £5000 fine or six months imprisonment

03 September 2024

Fireworks control zones could be imposed through a community request due to ‘anti-social behaviour’.


Highland’s top cop reveals the team targeting County Lines gangs has been expanded

03 September 2024
Highland’s top cop reveals the team targeting County Lines gangs has been expanded

Highland’s top cop reveals the team targeting County Lines gangs has been expanded

03 September 2024

Chief Superintendent Robert Shepherd says it is intended to create a ‘hostile’ environment for groups from Birmingham, Derby, Liverpool and London.


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