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Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

24 July 2024

Highland Council should know by early next month whether homes and businesses face a summer of overflowing bins and stench on the streets.


Dozens of caravan parks up in arms as Highland Council undercuts them with ‘unsafe’ motorhome parking scheme

Dozens of caravan parks up in arms as Highland Council undercuts them with ‘unsafe’ motorhome parking scheme

Dozens of caravan parks up in arms as Highland Council undercuts them with ‘unsafe’ motorhome parking scheme

24 July 2024

Fergus Ewing warns ‘this is unfair to the existing businesses and potentially illegal and unsafe for holiday makers’.


Is splitting up Highland Council the solution to improving public services?

Is splitting up Highland Council the solution to improving public services?

Is splitting up Highland Council the solution to improving public services?

22 July 2024

The public has been having their say on whether or not they agree Highland Council has the worst public services in mainland Scotland.


Highland Council react to being ranked the worst local authority in mainland Scotland

Highland Council react to being ranked the worst local authority in mainland Scotland

Highland Council react to being ranked the worst local authority in mainland Scotland

22 July 2024

Highland Council has said an analysis that ranks it as the worst local authority in Scotland ‘does not reflect the true picture of Highland’.


Highland Council launches consultation on ecology strategy and action plan

Highland Council launches consultation on ecology strategy and action plan

Highland Council launches consultation on ecology strategy and action plan

20 July 2024

Highland Council has launched a 12-week public consultation on its draft ecology strategy and action plan.


Applications open for Education Maintenance Allowance 2024/25

Applications open for Education Maintenance Allowance 2024/25

Applications open for Education Maintenance Allowance 2024/25

19 July 2024

All eligible young people are being encouraged to apply for a weekly, term time allowance of £30 per week from August.


Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland, analysis reveals

Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland, analysis reveals

Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland, analysis reveals

19 July 2024

A new Sunday Times analysis has revealed Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland.


8 bedroom lets planned for vacant High Street shop’s upper floors

8 bedroom lets planned for vacant High Street shop’s upper floors

8 bedroom lets planned for vacant High Street shop’s upper floors

14 July 2024

The upper floors of a former Post Office and newsagents in Alness could be turned into short-term bedroom lets.


Summer Isles cottage demolition and yoga studio replacement proposed

Summer Isles cottage demolition and yoga studio replacement proposed

Summer Isles cottage demolition and yoga studio replacement proposed

13 July 2024

A seafront house on one of the Summer Isles could be demolished and replaced with a larger two-storey building housing storage and a yoga/art studio.


Ullapool’s former Mo Dhachaidh care home to get £1.1m accessible housing transformation

Ullapool’s former Mo Dhachaidh care home to get £1.1m accessible housing transformation

Ullapool’s former Mo Dhachaidh care home to get £1.1m accessible housing transformation

09 July 2024

The building is set to transform into accessible housing, so the area can “retain some form of care provision”.


Why did it take so long for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire election result to be announced?

Why did it take so long for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire election result to be announced?

Why did it take so long for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire election result to be announced?

08 July 2024

Questions are being asked about why it took so long to declare the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency result in the General Election.


Highland Council Buses join ticketing app network to allow customers to purchase tickets online

Highland Council Buses join ticketing app network to allow customers to purchase tickets online

Highland Council Buses join ticketing app network to allow customers to purchase tickets online

08 July 2024

Bus users will now be able to purchase Highland Council bus tickets through a dedicated app.


Ross-shire village go-ahead for 160 new homes

Ross-shire village go-ahead for 160 new homes

Ross-shire village go-ahead for 160 new homes

08 July 2024

A growing Ross-shire village is set for another tranche of housebuilding with approval for 160 new homes.


High Life Highland signs charter on climate pledge

High Life Highland signs charter on climate pledge

High Life Highland signs charter on climate pledge

07 July 2024

High Life Highland’s has affirmed its commitment towards helping to tackle climate change.


Highland Council recognises staff for “above and beyond” efforts to deliver their services

Highland Council recognises staff for “above and beyond” efforts to deliver their services

Highland Council recognises staff for “above and beyond” efforts to deliver their services

07 July 2024

Council convener congratulates not just winners but all involved in the awards scheme.


Highland waste services could be disrupted by strike action this summer

Highland waste services could be disrupted by strike action this summer

Highland waste services could be disrupted by strike action this summer

06 July 2024

Residents in the region could see their waste collection and recycling services impacted by a dispute over pay this summer.


‘Shambles’, public issue their thoughts as West Ross-shire still waiting to find out elected MP

‘Shambles’, public issue their thoughts as West Ross-shire still waiting to find out elected MP

‘Shambles’, public issue their thoughts as West Ross-shire still waiting to find out elected MP

05 July 2024

The public have been sharing their thoughts on the vote counting fiasco for Inverness, Skye West Ross-shire.


Dingwall count staff thanked for general election efforts amid high tension

Dingwall count staff thanked for general election efforts amid high tension

Dingwall count staff thanked for general election efforts amid high tension

05 July 2024

Eyes turned to Dingwall as results from two of the largest geographical UK constituencies were awaited.


UK general election 2024: What you need to know to know about this year’s vote

UK general election 2024: What you need to know to know about this year’s vote

UK general election 2024: What you need to know to know about this year’s vote

03 July 2024

The snap election called just six weeks ago sparked a rush to get ready in time.


Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

02 July 2024

A new voluntary £40 pass for campervanners & motorhome owners visiting the Highlands has sparked heated reaction from residents and travellers alike.


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