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Council racks up 361 per cent rise in social care staff overtime

Council racks up 361 per cent rise in social care staff overtime

Council racks up 361 per cent rise in social care staff overtime

19 February 2023

That totals more than £590,000 since 2018/19 sparking 'burnout' fears


Highland Council braced to deliver £17 million of savings this year

Highland Council braced to deliver £17 million of savings this year

Highland Council braced to deliver £17 million of savings this year

16 February 2023

Bosses blame inflationary pressures and staff pay awards for the shortfall


Public consultation on Wester Ross school closure proposal

Public consultation on Wester Ross school closure proposal

Public consultation on Wester Ross school closure proposal

15 February 2023

The council has set out details of when the consultation will start and how people can get involved.


Highland Council prepares to overhaul special schools admissions and ASL funding

Highland Council prepares to overhaul special schools admissions and ASL funding

Highland Council prepares to overhaul special schools admissions and ASL funding

14 February 2023

In the Highlands, 43 percent of pupils need some form of additional support for learning.


Dingwall, Ullapool and Gairloch in mix ahead of impending FilmG awards ceremony

Dingwall, Ullapool and Gairloch in mix ahead of impending FilmG awards ceremony

Dingwall, Ullapool and Gairloch in mix ahead of impending FilmG awards ceremony

14 February 2023

The awards ceremony for Scotland’s prestigious Gaelic short–film competition, FilmG, sees Dingwall, Gairloch and Ullapool pupils in the mix.


Public agencies hook-up for successful community event in Tain

Public agencies hook-up for successful community event in Tain

Public agencies hook-up for successful community event in Tain

12 February 2023

Hopes are high it will be repeated elsewhere giving people access to several different public agencies under one roof.


Ross town housebuilding scheme set to benefit from derelict land funding

Ross town housebuilding scheme set to benefit from derelict land funding

Ross town housebuilding scheme set to benefit from derelict land funding

10 February 2023

Two schemes in the Highlands have secured funding from the low carbon Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme.


Highland councillors voice concerns over child services inspection

Highland councillors voice concerns over child services inspection

Highland councillors voice concerns over child services inspection

09 February 2023

Members of Highland Council’s health committee have called for more detail about how the council will improve its services for vulnerable children.


X-rated material seen by primary pupils was 'not pornographic' says council

X-rated material seen by primary pupils was 'not pornographic' says council

X-rated material seen by primary pupils was 'not pornographic' says council

08 February 2023

'Disgusting' response slammed amid fears more kids are at risk


Council agrees to double the cost of EV charging

Council agrees to double the cost of EV charging

Council agrees to double the cost of EV charging

03 February 2023

Some councillors say the new charges mean it’s now cheaper to run a petrol car than an electric one.


Highland Council name "species champions" for biodiversity fight

Highland Council name "species champions" for biodiversity fight

Highland Council name "species champions" for biodiversity fight

03 February 2023

Highland Council has named a host of new “species champions” as part of the fight against biodiversity loss.


Wraps come off Easter Ross innovation campus with £450K boost

Wraps come off Easter Ross innovation campus with £450K boost

Wraps come off Easter Ross innovation campus with £450K boost

02 February 2023

A trailblazing Easter Ross community project aims to create 'a unique tourism destination like no other'.


Highland councillors give 20mph speed limits their backing

Highland councillors give 20mph speed limits their backing

Highland councillors give 20mph speed limits their backing

02 February 2023

Highland councillors today reiterated their support for 20mph speed limits – but agreed that motorists are largely ignoring the new rules.


Black Isle housing development already 'bringing extra vibrancy to the heart of this village'

Black Isle housing development already 'bringing extra vibrancy to the heart of this village'

Black Isle housing development already 'bringing extra vibrancy to the heart of this village'

02 February 2023

Residents living in a Black Isle community thanks to a trailblazing housing development are already contributing positively to the area.


Easter Ross community council formed uncontested ­— while another falls by the wayside

Easter Ross community council formed uncontested ­— while another falls by the wayside

Easter Ross community council formed uncontested ­— while another falls by the wayside

02 February 2023

An Easter Ross community council has been formed uncontested.


Black Isle projects securing share of £104,000 boost are named

Black Isle projects securing share of £104,000 boost are named

Black Isle projects securing share of £104,000 boost are named

01 February 2023

Four Black Isle community regeneration projects will take a share of just over £104,000, it has been confirmed.


Electric vehicle charging costs could double under Highland Council plan

Electric vehicle charging costs could double under Highland Council plan

Electric vehicle charging costs could double under Highland Council plan

01 February 2023

The cost of charging an electric vehicle at a Highland Council rapid charging point could soon increase to 70p per kilowatt hour.


WATCH: Police throw cordon around swathe of Easter Ross town after suspected bomb find

WATCH: Police throw cordon around swathe of Easter Ross town after suspected bomb find

WATCH: Police throw cordon around swathe of Easter Ross town after suspected bomb find

01 February 2023

A team to deal with the unexploded ordnance was summoned to the site near Invergordon Academy after the discovery.


UPDATE: Bomb disposal team called to Easter Ross incident

UPDATE: Bomb disposal team called to Easter Ross incident

UPDATE: Bomb disposal team called to Easter Ross incident

01 February 2023

The development followed the earlier discovery of unexploded ordnance.


Schools in Easter Ross town closed as police deal with ongoing incident

Schools in Easter Ross town closed as police deal with ongoing incident

Schools in Easter Ross town closed as police deal with ongoing incident

01 February 2023

Police have told members of the public to stay clear of the site in the meantime.


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