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MSP Rhoda Grant secures debate on NHS Highland recruitment and retention of staff

MSP Rhoda Grant secures debate on NHS Highland recruitment and retention of staff

MSP Rhoda Grant secures debate on NHS Highland recruitment and retention of staff

07 June 2022

It aims to get the Scottish Government to return a midwifery course from Edinburgh to the north


Prime Minister Boris Johnson must 'reflect' on 211-148 vote of confidence, says Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross

Prime Minister Boris Johnson must 'reflect' on 211-148 vote of confidence, says Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross

Prime Minister Boris Johnson must 'reflect' on 211-148 vote of confidence, says Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross

07 June 2022

SCOTTISH Conservative leader Douglas Ross reacts to confidence vote in Prime Minister.


Boris Johnson wins confidence vote and remains Prime Minister

Boris Johnson wins confidence vote and remains Prime Minister

Boris Johnson wins confidence vote and remains Prime Minister

06 June 2022

But 148 MPs voted against their leader potentially damaging the PM


Tributes paid to ex-Highland councillor Dave Fallows who has died

Tributes paid to ex-Highland councillor Dave Fallows who has died

Tributes paid to ex-Highland councillor Dave Fallows who has died

03 June 2022

Mr Fallows served his patch with great distinction in this and many other community roles


"The wolves will survive at all costs" as Highland Council takes shape

"The wolves will survive at all costs" as Highland Council takes shape

"The wolves will survive at all costs" as Highland Council takes shape

03 June 2022

Rebel members have likened the new Highland Council coalition to a pack of terriers in with the wolves.


Newly-elected member tells Highland Council it must do more to support working-age councillors

Newly-elected member tells Highland Council it must do more to support working-age councillors

Newly-elected member tells Highland Council it must do more to support working-age councillors

02 June 2022

Councillor David Gregg made the comments at the first meeting of the new Highland Council.


Councillor expenses: find out who cost taxpayers the most cash last year

Councillor expenses: find out who cost taxpayers the most cash last year

Councillor expenses: find out who cost taxpayers the most cash last year

01 June 2022

And why Highland Council may want to consider getting a new phone contract


Reassurance needed on long-term cost-of-living pressures, says Scotland's Finance Secretary Kate Forbes

Reassurance needed on long-term cost-of-living pressures, says Scotland's Finance Secretary Kate Forbes

Reassurance needed on long-term cost-of-living pressures, says Scotland's Finance Secretary Kate Forbes

27 May 2022

Scotland's Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has welcomed the short term action to help struggling households announced today by the Chancellor.


Cost of living package welcomed by Highland MSP

Cost of living package welcomed by Highland MSP

Cost of living package welcomed by Highland MSP

27 May 2022

Highland MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston says it is clear sharp rises in the cost of living are threatening to hit people hard in the pocket.


Train drivers union to put improved pay offer to members after ScotRail talks

Train drivers union to put improved pay offer to members after ScotRail talks

Train drivers union to put improved pay offer to members after ScotRail talks

27 May 2022

Rail disruption has seen more than half the services in the north Highlands cancelled


New Highland Council leader backs bid for Cromarty Firth Green Freeport

New Highland Council leader backs bid for Cromarty Firth Green Freeport

New Highland Council leader backs bid for Cromarty Firth Green Freeport

26 May 2022

A new study finds a freeport would 'revolutionise the Highland economy'


SNP Councillor Raymond Bremner elected as Highland Council leader

SNP Councillor Raymond Bremner elected as Highland Council leader

SNP Councillor Raymond Bremner elected as Highland Council leader

26 May 2022

Political leadership of the local authority sealed as Independent Bill Lobban becomes convener


Highland Council leader and convener confirmed: 'The winds of change are blowing through this chamber, let's hope that they are a breath of fresh air'

Highland Council leader and convener confirmed: 'The winds of change are blowing through this chamber, let's hope that they are a breath of fresh air'

Highland Council leader and convener confirmed: 'The winds of change are blowing through this chamber, let's hope that they are a breath of fresh air'

26 May 2022

Political leadership of the local authority sealed as Independent Bill Lobban becomes convener


Highland Council is to decide its political administration tomorrow

Highland Council is to decide its political administration tomorrow

Highland Council is to decide its political administration tomorrow

25 May 2022

With Caithness Councillor Raymond Bremner set to become council leader


'Partygate' probe finds there is 'no excuse for some of the behaviour'

'Partygate' probe finds there is 'no excuse for some of the behaviour'

'Partygate' probe finds there is 'no excuse for some of the behaviour'

25 May 2022

Sue Gray states again there were 'failures of leadership and judgement in No 10 and the Cabinet Office'


Profile: Raymond Bremner is expected to be the new Highland Council Leader

Profile: Raymond Bremner is expected to be the new Highland Council Leader

Profile: Raymond Bremner is expected to be the new Highland Council Leader

18 May 2022

So who is the man widely tipped to become one of the most powerful politicians in the region?


What next for new Ross-shire representatives on Highland Council?

What next for new Ross-shire representatives on Highland Council?

What next for new Ross-shire representatives on Highland Council?

18 May 2022

They have been elected to represent Ross-shire – so what next for the new crop on Highland Council?


Top financial boss set to leave Highland Council for 'exciting new challenge'

Top financial boss set to leave Highland Council for 'exciting new challenge'

Top financial boss set to leave Highland Council for 'exciting new challenge'

18 May 2022

Liz Denovan is set to take up 'an exciting new role in the North of Scotland'


Conservatives fear SNP-Independent council coalition will put Nicola Sturgeon 'in the driving seat' in Highlands

Conservatives fear SNP-Independent council coalition will put Nicola Sturgeon 'in the driving seat' in Highlands

Conservatives fear SNP-Independent council coalition will put Nicola Sturgeon 'in the driving seat' in Highlands

18 May 2022

Councillors insist the focus must be on local issues


SNP and Independents confirm deal to lead Highland Council

SNP and Independents confirm deal to lead Highland Council

SNP and Independents confirm deal to lead Highland Council

17 May 2022

The move will need to be ratified at a full meeting of Highland Council next week


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