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William Angus, Local Democracy Reporter


Blanket clampdown on short-term holiday lets delayed over fears it could “kill off” Highland tourism

26 June 2025
Blanket clampdown on short-term holiday lets delayed over fears it could “kill off” Highland tourism

Blanket clampdown on short-term holiday lets delayed over fears it could “kill off” Highland tourism

26 June 2025

Proposals to introduce a Highland-wide restriction on holiday lets have been delayed amid concerns they could “kill off” tourism in the region.


NC500 glamping pods proposal is approved despite 60 local objections

13 June 2025
NC500 glamping pods proposal is approved despite 60 local objections

NC500 glamping pods proposal is approved despite 60 local objections

13 June 2025

Luxury glamping pods in a village on the North Coast 500 have been approved despite almost 60 objections from residents.


Badcaul Primary saved from closure

04 June 2025
Badcaul Primary saved from closure

Badcaul Primary saved from closure

04 June 2025

A school with no active pupils has been saved by councillors after concerns were raised that closing it permanently risked “killing off a community.”


Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

23 May 2025
Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

23 May 2025

The extent of problems in Highland Council’s vehicle fleet have been laid bare after investigations revealed a series of “urgent” problems.


Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

03 May 2025
Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

03 May 2025

Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”


Councillors agree pay increases

27 March 2025
Councillors agree pay increases

Councillors agree pay increases

27 March 2025

Councillors have agreed to boost senior councillor pay by between £5-11k this year.


‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

20 March 2025
‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

20 March 2025

Councillors hoped to take advantage of the lucrative North Coast 500 route, using the funds raised to improve services along the route.


Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

25 February 2025
Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

25 February 2025

Councillors have been told some new private hire drivers could not navigate “simple” trips to the likes of Inverness Airport.


Calls for ban on overnight parking of NC500 motorhomes

13 February 2025
Calls for ban on overnight parking of NC500 motorhomes

Calls for ban on overnight parking of NC500 motorhomes

13 February 2025

Cllr Richard Gale has tabled a motion, backed by Cllr Jim McGillivray to be considered at a meeting of Sutherland County Committee on Monday.


Bid for transformation of council’s children’s care service

07 February 2025
Bid for transformation of council’s children’s care service

Bid for transformation of council’s children’s care service

07 February 2025

Councillors questioned whether a draft three-year plan to implement the changes was “achievable”.


Controversial £6m North Kessock EV charge hub, shop and restaurant gets green light

22 January 2025
Controversial £6m North Kessock EV charge hub, shop and restaurant gets green light

Controversial £6m North Kessock EV charge hub, shop and restaurant gets green light

22 January 2025

Developer West Coast Estates says it could create around 100 jobs.


Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?

17 January 2025
Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?

Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?

17 January 2025

Two major restaurant or retail chains could be coming to North Kessock as part of a new EV charging park.


Closure of antisocial behaviour cases has halved - contrasting stats for Dingwall and Black Isle areas

13 December 2024
Closure of antisocial behaviour cases has halved - contrasting stats for Dingwall and Black Isle areas

Closure of antisocial behaviour cases has halved - contrasting stats for Dingwall and Black Isle areas

13 December 2024

Reports of behaviour to Highland Council can vary from noise disturbances to criminal accusations.


Will this decision really unlock Dingwall development opportunity?

13 December 2024
Will this decision really unlock Dingwall development opportunity?

Will this decision really unlock Dingwall development opportunity?

13 December 2024

While one councillor was very excited, another said: ‘This is a source of shame… it should have been done years ago.’


Council agrees to change health board model

13 December 2024
Council agrees to change health board model

Council agrees to change health board model

13 December 2024

The Highland health board was unique in its adoption of a lead agency model, which gave different powers to each authority.


New battery storage approved despite councillor protests

06 December 2024
New battery storage approved despite councillor protests

New battery storage approved despite councillor protests

06 December 2024

Councillors have approved a battery storage site near Evanton despite the potential risk of fire services getting stuck trying to access the site.


‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

28 November 2024
‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

28 November 2024

A report outlining the extent of the overpayments was put in front of councillors at an audit committee today.


EV charger-blocking Highland Council vehicle fined

09 November 2024
EV charger-blocking Highland Council vehicle fined

EV charger-blocking Highland Council vehicle fined

09 November 2024

The Ross-shire councillor said: “No one would block a petrol pump for days if they weren’t using it.”


Garve proposed battery storage system prompts concerns from councillors

18 August 2024
Garve proposed battery storage system prompts concerns from councillors

Garve proposed battery storage system prompts concerns from councillors

18 August 2024

Councillors have voiced their concerns over multiple proposed battery storage systems across the Highlands.


Alness fisherman ‘delighted’ to have 20 new Culbokie homes approved

18 August 2024
Alness fisherman ‘delighted’ to have 20 new Culbokie homes approved

Alness fisherman ‘delighted’ to have 20 new Culbokie homes approved

18 August 2024

The newly granted development will extend the village of Culbokie on the Black Isle.


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