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Highland Council plans to hike council tax three per cent and boost roads funding by £5.5 million

Highland Council plans to hike council tax three per cent and boost roads funding by £5.5 million

Highland Council plans to hike council tax three per cent and boost roads funding by £5.5 million

23 February 2022

Its £642 million budget will be decided at a crunch meeting a week from today


All Scotland's Covid legal restrictions to be lifted by March 21, First Minister confirms

All Scotland's Covid legal restrictions to be lifted by March 21, First Minister confirms

All Scotland's Covid legal restrictions to be lifted by March 21, First Minister confirms

23 February 2022

Wearing face masks, conducting contact tracing and vaccine passports checks will no longer be compulsory


Easter Ross MP suggests hydrogen plans for north Highlands

Easter Ross MP suggests hydrogen plans for north Highlands

Easter Ross MP suggests hydrogen plans for north Highlands

22 February 2022

MP Jamie Stone spoke out in the House of Commons today about ther prospects for hydrogen.


POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

21 February 2022

The majority of those who took part in our online poll agree with the move to easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Schools from Monday.


MSPs warn of a breakdown of trust at the Highland based Crofting Commission as a result of poor leadership

MSPs warn of a breakdown of trust at the Highland based Crofting Commission as a result of poor leadership

MSPs warn of a breakdown of trust at the Highland based Crofting Commission as a result of poor leadership

21 February 2022

Management at the Inverness-headquartered Crofting Commission has been criticised by MSPs for serious weaknesses in leadership and governance


Tain youth volunteer is named as first recipient of 'Ozan Kaymak Memorial' award

Tain youth volunteer is named as first recipient of 'Ozan Kaymak Memorial' award

Tain youth volunteer is named as first recipient of 'Ozan Kaymak Memorial' award

21 February 2022

The Ozan Kaymak Memorial Award has been presented to YMCA youth committee member Olivia Macleod from Tain.


Highland MP slams Boundary Commission over 'farcical and insulting' proposals

Highland MP slams Boundary Commission over 'farcical and insulting' proposals

Highland MP slams Boundary Commission over 'farcical and insulting' proposals

16 February 2022

MP Drew Hendry has said proposed changes to highland constituencies would damage communities across the north


MP backs new freeport at Cromarty Firth

MP backs new freeport at Cromarty Firth

MP backs new freeport at Cromarty Firth

16 February 2022

Upon the announcement of funding being created for two new green freeports, Jamie Stone MP has spoken out to recommend Cromarty.


Almost two million households to be given £150 payment by Scottish Government to tackle rising cost of living

Almost two million households to be given £150 payment by Scottish Government to tackle rising cost of living

Almost two million households to be given £150 payment by Scottish Government to tackle rising cost of living

10 February 2022

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said the cash would go to households in council tax bands A to D and all of those eligible for council tax reduction.


Covid-19 school rules to be eased

Covid-19 school rules to be eased

Covid-19 school rules to be eased

10 February 2022

The requirement for high school pupils and staff to wear face coverings in classrooms will be removed from the end of the month.


Highland drivers not wearing seatbelts enough

Highland drivers not wearing seatbelts enough

Highland drivers not wearing seatbelts enough

10 February 2022

A new campaign is urging drivers across the Highlands and Islands to wear seatbelts more as new data reveals some never wear one.


New £2m fund from Scottish Government for outdoor education centres

New £2m fund from Scottish Government for outdoor education centres

New £2m fund from Scottish Government for outdoor education centres

08 February 2022

Outdoor education centres facing financial challenges as a result of the pandemic can apply this month to a new £2 million fund.


MSP Kate Forbes and her husband Ali Maclennan are 'absolutely delighted' to be expecting their first child

MSP Kate Forbes and her husband Ali Maclennan are 'absolutely delighted' to be expecting their first child

MSP Kate Forbes and her husband Ali Maclennan are 'absolutely delighted' to be expecting their first child

08 February 2022

The Dingwall politician says 'all being well, we’re looking forward to welcoming a new member of the family in the summer'


Local councillors fury at a 'lack of urgency' dealing with flood defence issues at Dingwall Business Park

Local councillors fury at a 'lack of urgency' dealing with flood defence issues at Dingwall Business Park

Local councillors fury at a 'lack of urgency' dealing with flood defence issues at Dingwall Business Park

05 February 2022

The problems were discovered in 2019 but since then nothing has been done so companies cannot move in


Easter Ross MP speaks out on energy bills

Easter Ross MP speaks out on energy bills

Easter Ross MP speaks out on energy bills

03 February 2022

MP Jamie Stone welcomed news of a move to stop the spiralling energy bills but gave warning comments.


Grant joy for Ross-shire MSP

Grant joy for Ross-shire MSP

Grant joy for Ross-shire MSP

03 February 2022

MSP Maree Todd has welcomed news of new funding to support local bus services across Scotland.


MSP opposes changes to Scotrail ticket offices

MSP opposes changes to Scotrail ticket offices

MSP opposes changes to Scotrail ticket offices

02 February 2022

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant yesterday lodged her opposition to the latest Scotrail consultation.


NHS Highland decision not to fund a specialist trauma team branded 'perverse’

NHS Highland decision not to fund a specialist trauma team branded 'perverse’

NHS Highland decision not to fund a specialist trauma team branded 'perverse’

01 February 2022

Cross-party politicians are piling pressure on the health board to rethink.


MSP attacks UK Government on new Universal Credit sanctions

MSP attacks UK Government on new Universal Credit sanctions

MSP attacks UK Government on new Universal Credit sanctions

01 February 2022

MSP Maree Todd has spoken out against the new strict rules proposed to target those on universal credit seeking employment.


Ross-shire MPs say Prime Minister Boris Johnson must go

Ross-shire MPs say Prime Minister Boris Johnson must go

Ross-shire MPs say Prime Minister Boris Johnson must go

31 January 2022

Boris sorry but it's time for him to resign say Ross-shire MPs as Sue Gray report identifies failures of leadership and judgment.


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