Local democracy in the Highlands looks set for major changes after Highland Council’s chief executive called for a “bold and brave”…
THERE’s no great secret to the success of a woman honoured for services to tourism and the Applecross community that has been her home for the past…
Two of the county's leading politicians have backed a campaign launched by frustrated community groups in Dingwall to reopen the 100ft MacDonald Monument,…
Highland Council has defended its financial record after highly critical sections in an internal Deloitte report.
LONG-running problems on the Stromeferry bypass look set to be left to Highland Council to solve – at least in the short term.
The Scottish Government cuts to core Highland Council funding are “much greater” than previously feared according to budget leader Alister…
THE “fantastic vision” of a man who aims to slash Highlanders’ energy bills has been hailed by the local MP.
HOPES are fading that the Scottish Government might offer immediate assistance to Highland Council over efforts to resolve the long-running problems on…
A “health check” of Ross-shire towns will help inform future decision-making.
A MAN with a plan to slash people’s energy bills reckons he can also help regenerate the Highland economy in the process.
THE new woman at the top of Highland Council has heard first hand concerns from people in Ross-shire about how the local authority is perceived outwith…
A BREAKDOWN in trust has left a gulf between people in Ross-shire's county town and Highland Council with many feeling they're getting a raw deal from…
A new campaign launched in the Highlands aims to name and shame greedy online retailers that are over-charging people in the north for parcel deliveries.
NECESSITY proved to be the mother of invention when a cash-strapped community council found out its usual supply of Christmas trees was unavailable this…
The leader of Highland Council has rebuked MSPs for repeatedly stating the Stromeferry bypass is a local authority problem, stating: “Right now…
THE official response to calls from Highland Council to preserve a road that passes through some of Ross-shire's most stunning scenery and forms a major…
SATURDAY gritting will be partially put on ice for increased treatment on Sundays according to the newly agreed Ross and Cromarty winter maintenance plan.
SATURDAY gritting will be partially put on ice for increased treatment on Sundays according to the newly agreed Ross and Cromarty winter maintenance plan.
THE disturbing rise in the number of deliberate fires set in the Ross and Cromarty area has continued for a second year running.
TAXPAYERS will have more of a say on how their money is spent, the new chief executive of Highland Council has vowed.
