Highland Council

Councillor Ken Gowans says the charity will get at least £60,000 in funding

The local authority aims to retain one on Skye but either sell Plockton and lease another near Dornoch

Local politics took a back seat as councillors across the Highlands agreed an extra £7.7 million of roads investment.

The bid to protect biodiversity has created waves with concerns of the impact on livelihoods and questions over how well they have been thought out.

TALENTED athletes from all over the Highlands have come together to hail a scheme that helps them access training and competitions outside the region.

Councillor Ken Gowans says 'it’s vital that the council ensures that it is securing appropriate and proportionate costs.'

MSP determined to see Ross town's business park problem resolved.

The council says 'our results over the last 11 years show a significant deterioration' which is a 'long term trend'

Electric cargo bikes were tested out in Inverness as part of a pilot scheme aimed at reducing carbon emissions from Highland Council's transport needs

New plans are revealed to transform a disused Black Isle school into free respite holiday accommodation for families with serious illnesses.

A refuge for women fleeing domestic abuse will continue to be provided in the Highland capital.

A Highland Music Experience and Bar will be based in the North Tower of the building.

Sumitomo Electric Industries 44m high plant would cover 48,000 m2 and be the largest on the Cromarty Firth.

NEW reduced 20mph speed limits in Highland villages and towns will save lives if drivers stick to them, a senior councillor has said.

Members at next week’s meeting of Highland Council’s economy and infrastructure committee will allocate £7.7m of funds for roads maintenance.

Highland Council has agreed to give more housing ‘points’ to people at risk of homelessness, and those living in poor conditions.

The unique role was created in 2007 by Highland Council to champion the causes of young people across the Highlands

One of the biggest changes is in the process for supporting applicants who could become homeless.

Parts of the school summer programme could be saved through external funding.

A shortage of affordable land in Inverness coupled with dire market conditions have forced the local authority to scale back its housing investments.