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Update on multimillion-pound Easter Ross school campus project
Update on multimillion-pound Easter Ross school campus project
01 July 2022
A multimillion-pound new school campus in Tain is a step closer – but concerns about rising construction costs are creating budget challenges.
Highland library support offered for those with diabetes
Highland library support offered for those with diabetes
30 June 2022
Libraries run by High Life Highland are now able to provide iPads to support those with type 2 diabetes.
Council agrees to progress control measures for short term AirBnB-style lets
Council agrees to progress control measures for short term AirBnB-style lets
30 June 2022
Control area will be decided by Scottish Ministers while a licensing regime is introduced region-wide
Difficult decisions ahead says council official despite budget underspend
Difficult decisions ahead says council official despite budget underspend
30 June 2022
Highland Council’s accounts show a £9 million underspend and healthy reserves.
Ross town's public toilets closed due to vandalism and flooding
Ross town's public toilets closed due to vandalism and flooding
30 June 2022
Public toilets in Dingwall have been closed due to vandalism.
End of term farewells at Dingwall Primary
End of term farewells at Dingwall Primary
30 June 2022
One of Ross-shire's largest primary schools has marked the last day of term before summer break with fond farewells.
Jackets, hoodies, shoes, glasses water bottles: Ross-shire secondary issues end-of-term lost property call
Jackets, hoodies, shoes, glasses water bottles: Ross-shire secondary issues end-of-term lost property call
29 June 2022
A call has gone out to pupils and their parents and carers at a Ross-shire secondary over lost property before the end of the school term.
Massive Chromebook 'refresh' programme for Highland school pupils
Massive Chromebook 'refresh' programme for Highland school pupils
28 June 2022
A massive investment in new Chromebooks for Highland pupils will also provide plenty of work for a Ross-shire-based refurbishment specialist.
Councillors asked to back NC500 bid for government cash.
Councillors asked to back NC500 bid for government cash.
27 June 2022
Councillors will see the report on Thursday.
Public exhibition set for Embo on Coul Links golf course plan
Public exhibition set for Embo on Coul Links golf course plan
25 June 2022
Communities for Coul lodged a pre-planning application notice (PAN) for the project with Highland Council on June 19.
European Pipe Band Championship crowns a winner
European Pipe Band Championship crowns a winner
25 June 2022
One lucky pipe band has gone home the winner after today's Piping Inverness event.
'No compulsory purchase orders' on Ross-shire estate set for massive redevelopment
'No compulsory purchase orders' on Ross-shire estate set for massive redevelopment
24 June 2022
The redevelopment of an estate in Dingwall will NOT include compulsory purchase orders – though property 'negotiation' may be on cards in some cases.
Climate crisis action at the Highland climate festival
Climate crisis action at the Highland climate festival
24 June 2022
The Highland Climate Festival is starting this weekend, with over 100 events taking place to show collective action on the climate emergency.
Surprise decision sees councillors grant a reprieve to Ironworks as hotel plan deferred
Surprise decision sees councillors grant a reprieve to Ironworks as hotel plan deferred
23 June 2022
They deferred the final decision on plans to demolish the venue and build a hotel
Pressure on Highland Council over short-term let licensing scheme set-up
Pressure on Highland Council over short-term let licensing scheme set-up
22 June 2022
Highland Council has revealed that it is under incredible pressure to introduce the short-term let legislation by October.
Energy plant proposal is submitted
Energy plant proposal is submitted
19 June 2022
A new anaerobic digester (AD) plant could be built near Tain if the proposal gets the backing of Highland Council.
Ross-shire hotel revamp bid to boost visitor appeal
Ross-shire hotel revamp bid to boost visitor appeal
19 June 2022
A bid to breathe fresh life into a Ross-shire hotel within an historic listed building have been lodged.
'Undeniable challenges' in Highland education says Black Isle councillor keen to make a difference in key role
'Undeniable challenges' in Highland education says Black Isle councillor keen to make a difference in key role
18 June 2022
A new Black Isle councillor is keen to make a difference on a subject which has been close to her heart for decades.
Call for water safety for Drowning Prevention Week
Call for water safety for Drowning Prevention Week
17 June 2022
AN initiative to raise awareness on the risks associated with water will be running from tomorrow.
Taxi operators back fares' rise as fuel price hikes hit bottom line
Taxi operators back fares' rise as fuel price hikes hit bottom line
17 June 2022
Taxi operators have asked Highland Council to urgently review their fares amid concerns over fuel prices.
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