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Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

The Groat challenged it over its internal communications compared to what emerged publicly.


AVONLEA CLOSURE: The exclusive inside story of Highland Council’s handling of the troubled children’s care home

AVONLEA CLOSURE: The exclusive inside story of Highland Council’s handling of the troubled children’s care home

AVONLEA CLOSURE: The exclusive inside story of Highland Council’s handling of the troubled children’s care home

Hundreds of pages of confidential emails help lift the lid on what went on behind closed doors at the local authority.


‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

Councillors hoped to take advantage of the lucrative North Coast 500 route, using the funds raised to improve services along the route.


Silver lining to litter horror story in Easter Ross

Silver lining to litter horror story in Easter Ross

Silver lining to litter horror story in Easter Ross

The picture tells the story - but the community response to the problem is encouraging.


Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

A voluntary scheme to get campervan owners to pay towards upkeep of facilities has raised just £20,000 - against an annual target of £500,000.


Were you at Dingwall Academy in the 1970s?

Were you at Dingwall Academy in the 1970s?

Were you at Dingwall Academy in the 1970s?

‘We grew up in a decade of relative turmoil. The post-war economic boom had ended, and the country was beset with labour strikes and power cuts.’


‘See you in court!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

‘See you in court!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

‘See you in court!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

A fight against plans for a controversial housing estate could be decided in court after campaigners vowed to take legal action.


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

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

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.


‘We’re not bluffing!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

‘We’re not bluffing!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

‘We’re not bluffing!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

A fight against plans for a controversial housing estate could be decided in court after campaigners said they will seek to take legal action.


How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

The problems posed by the Highlands’ 516-mile NC500 route are undeniably tricky – and almost everyone has very strong opinions about it.


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