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Parents say they have ‘lost faith’ as Highland Council remains below average in education league tables

The council insists that it is one of most improved local authorities in Scotland.

Five votes sinks bold move to consider break-up of Highland Council

Most councillors backed a move that will see the whole region run from Inverness despite widespread dissatisfaction.

Highland Council overpaid past and present staff by £1.2 million

Most of that has been recovered but £396,000 is yet to be returned.

Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

That is despite a large increase in Scottish Government funding announced in the draft budget.

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

Far north MSP Maree Todd acknowledged that rural communities are facing “critical challenges” after a report said basic rights were not being met.

Former SNP Westminster candidate Lucy Beattie appointed a Land Commissioner

The Ullapool native says role advising the government on land reform is an ‘honour’ and a ‘duty that I don’t take lightly’.

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

The move to ‘better serve’ the north follows Kate Forbes’ call to dismantle the local authority.

Holyrood told some Highland women ‘lost their fertility’ due to ‘barbaric’ lack of access to Raigmore

Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton called on First Minister John Swinney for action.

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

People across the Highlands are being invited to take part in the next round of budget engagement in light of the financial forecast for 2025-26.

Highland mobile and broadband woes spark Holyrood petition

A petition demanding "better digital connectivity" for the Highlands and Islands has been launched by a political campaigner in the region.

What’s the status of Longman Roundabout upgrade plans after Highland Council ditches it from City Region Deal?

Highland councillors decided to redirect funding earmarked for the Inverness junction towards its Corran Ferry project.

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Fergus Ewing says recent NI hikes risk the service that offers patients dignity and saves the NHS millions.

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

One of our readers has shared their thoughts on assisted dying, in a letter to the editor.

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

The assisted dying bill is set to be debated by politicians in Westminster tomorrow (Friday).

Failure to resume late night weekend trains between Inverness, Dingwall and Tain is criticised

Rail chiefs must urgently rethink the decision not to resume late night trains between Inverness and the north, politicians & business leaders insist.

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

The rises are the local authority’s way of dealing with both a massive deficit and to invest in infrastructure.

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop said there was an ambition to make Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030.

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Parents say they have ‘lost faith’ as Highland Council remains below average in education league tables

Five votes sinks bold move to consider break-up of Highland Council

Five votes sinks bold move to consider break-up of Highland Council

Highland Council overpaid past and present staff by £1.2 million

Highland Council overpaid past and present staff by £1.2 million

Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

Former SNP Westminster candidate Lucy Beattie appointed a Land Commissioner

Former SNP Westminster candidate Lucy Beattie appointed a Land Commissioner

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Holyrood told some Highland women ‘lost their fertility’ due to ‘barbaric’ lack of access to Raigmore

Holyrood told some Highland women ‘lost their fertility’ due to ‘barbaric’ lack of access to Raigmore

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Highland mobile and broadband woes spark Holyrood petition

Highland mobile and broadband woes spark Holyrood petition

What’s the status of Longman Roundabout upgrade plans after Highland Council ditches it from City Region Deal?

What’s the status of Longman Roundabout upgrade plans after Highland Council ditches it from City Region Deal?

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Failure to resume late night weekend trains between Inverness, Dingwall and Tain is criticised

Failure to resume late night weekend trains between Inverness, Dingwall and Tain is criticised

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

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