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New Ross-shire representative will 'hold the council’s feet to the fire' over top priorities

New Ross-shire representative will 'hold the council’s feet to the fire' over top priorities

New Ross-shire representative will 'hold the council’s feet to the fire' over top priorities

12 May 2022

Cllr Patrick Logue (28) says he is delighted to get the chance to represent his area of Ross-shire on Highland Council – and has immediate plans.


Ross MP calls for mileage increases for rural healthcare staff on Nurses' Day

Ross MP calls for mileage increases for rural healthcare staff on Nurses' Day

Ross MP calls for mileage increases for rural healthcare staff on Nurses' Day

12 May 2022

MP Jamie Stone has today marked Nurses' Day by calling for a better deal for healthcare staff who travel around the Highlands as part of their job.


Who will lead the newly elected Highland Council?

Who will lead the newly elected Highland Council?

Who will lead the newly elected Highland Council?

12 May 2022

Horse-trading is under way as top councillors bid to thrash out a deal to form the new political administration of Highland Council.


Newly elected Highland Council representatives 'work together' call

Newly elected Highland Council representatives 'work together' call

Newly elected Highland Council representatives 'work together' call

11 May 2022

Two Inverness area councillors elected at Highland Council have both said that collaboration will be key in the next five years.


Maree Todd contacts Police Scotland about speeding drivers on North Coast 500 route

Maree Todd contacts Police Scotland about speeding drivers on North Coast 500 route

Maree Todd contacts Police Scotland about speeding drivers on North Coast 500 route

11 May 2022

North MSP claims the behaviour of some drivers on NC500 is 'reckless.'


The winning candidates from last week's local elections

The winning candidates from last week's local elections

The winning candidates from last week's local elections

10 May 2022

Last week residents across the Highlands cast their votes in the local election. Here is the list of elected councillors in all 21 wards.


Four Highland Greens elected

Four Highland Greens elected

Four Highland Greens elected

10 May 2022

Four Highland Greens have been elected and are looking forward to serving their communities.


'I am here today to remember the dead and to fight like hell for the living'

'I am here today to remember the dead and to fight like hell for the living'

'I am here today to remember the dead and to fight like hell for the living'

08 May 2022

A Ross-shire woman spoke passionately of her desire to protect the living following the tragic death of her partner.


Action call on energy crisis

Action call on energy crisis

Action call on energy crisis

07 May 2022

The plight of a Black Isle householder anxious over heating costs has thrust the cost of living crisis into the local spotlight.


Search for a Highland Council coalition begins amid mounting to-do list for class of 2022

Search for a Highland Council coalition begins amid mounting to-do list for class of 2022

Search for a Highland Council coalition begins amid mounting to-do list for class of 2022

07 May 2022

Plenty on to to-do list for the new batch of Highland councillors after the dust settles on yesterday's election.


Infographic: The numbers broken down as the SNP become the largest party at Highland Council

Infographic: The numbers broken down as the SNP become the largest party at Highland Council

Infographic: The numbers broken down as the SNP become the largest party at Highland Council

06 May 2022

The Liberal Democrats and Greens make big gains, the Conservatives hold and Independent fall by seven


Highland Council Election: Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh declares

Highland Council Election: Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh declares

Highland Council Election: Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh declares

06 May 2022

Double win for SNP in the country's largest ward along with a Tory and local stalwart


Highland Council Election: Dingwall and Seaforth declares

Highland Council Election: Dingwall and Seaforth declares

Highland Council Election: Dingwall and Seaforth declares

06 May 2022

Former pub landlord joins incumbents to represent Ward 8


Highland Council Election: The Black Isle’s three seats are declared

Highland Council Election: The Black Isle’s three seats are declared

Highland Council Election: The Black Isle’s three seats are declared

06 May 2022

Returning officer confirms the new councillors out of the nine candidates


Highland Council Election: Cromarty Firth declares

Highland Council Election: Cromarty Firth declares

Highland Council Election: Cromarty Firth declares

06 May 2022

Rising Lib Dem star and new SNP face join veteran incumbents for the next five years


HIGHLAND COUNCIL ELECTION: Waiting game as candidates ponder weeks of campaign and voters give their verdict

HIGHLAND COUNCIL ELECTION: Waiting game as candidates ponder weeks of campaign and voters give their verdict

HIGHLAND COUNCIL ELECTION: Waiting game as candidates ponder weeks of campaign and voters give their verdict

05 May 2022

After weeks of pavement pounding, door knocking and public debating, it all comes down to today.


Where to vote today in the Highland Council election

Where to vote today in the Highland Council election

Where to vote today in the Highland Council election

05 May 2022

Many rural residents may have some distance to travel but this map may help


Watch: How to vote in the local authority election

Watch: How to vote in the local authority election

Watch: How to vote in the local authority election

05 May 2022

And why X no longer marks the spot


Who do you think is best placed to represent Tain and Easter Ross at Highland council?

Who do you think is best placed to represent Tain and Easter Ross at Highland council?

Who do you think is best placed to represent Tain and Easter Ross at Highland council?

04 May 2022

We asked the candidates standing on May 5 what they would do if elected


Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

04 May 2022

A day before the vote here the group leaders outline their plans for the next five years


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