Proposals to introduce a Highland-wide restriction on holiday lets have been delayed amid concerns they could “kill off” tourism in the region.
Luxury glamping pods in a village on the North Coast 500 have been approved despite almost 60 objections from residents.
A school with no active pupils has been saved by councillors after concerns were raised that closing it permanently risked “killing off a community.”
The extent of problems in Highland Council’s vehicle fleet have been laid bare after investigations revealed a series of “urgent” problems.
Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”
Councillors have agreed to boost senior councillor pay by between £5-11k this year.
Councillors hoped to take advantage of the lucrative North Coast 500 route, using the funds raised to improve services along the route.
Councillors have been told some new private hire drivers could not navigate “simple” trips to the likes of Inverness Airport.
Cllr Richard Gale has tabled a motion, backed by Cllr Jim McGillivray to be considered at a meeting of Sutherland County Committee on Monday.
Councillors questioned whether a draft three-year plan to implement the changes was “achievable”.
Developer West Coast Estates says it could create around 100 jobs.
Two major restaurant or retail chains could be coming to North Kessock as part of a new EV charging park.
Reports of behaviour to Highland Council can vary from noise disturbances to criminal accusations.
While one councillor was very excited, another said: ‘This is a source of shame… it should have been done years ago.’
The Highland health board was unique in its adoption of a lead agency model, which gave different powers to each authority.
Councillors have approved a battery storage site near Evanton despite the potential risk of fire services getting stuck trying to access the site.
A report outlining the extent of the overpayments was put in front of councillors at an audit committee today.
The Ross-shire councillor said: “No one would block a petrol pump for days if they weren’t using it.”
Councillors have voiced their concerns over multiple proposed battery storage systems across the Highlands.
The newly granted development will extend the village of Culbokie on the Black Isle.