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Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.


Candidates hoping to replace former Cromarty Firth councillor Maxine Smith announced

Candidates hoping to replace former Cromarty Firth councillor Maxine Smith announced

Candidates hoping to replace former Cromarty Firth councillor Maxine Smith announced

Candidates for the Cromarty firth by-election has been announced, with nine hopefuls throwing their hat in the ring to replace Maxine Smith.


With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.


Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.


£36m bioenergy plant row: ‘We take the concerns of local people very seriously’

£36m bioenergy plant row: ‘We take the concerns of local people very seriously’

£36m bioenergy plant row: ‘We take the concerns of local people very seriously’

The company behind the plans for a biogas plant in Easter Ross has offered assurances amidst simmering discontent.


Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.


Derelict pub’s transformation bid approved

Derelict pub’s transformation bid approved

Derelict pub’s transformation bid approved

A disused historic pub looks set for a phoenix-like resurrection after plans for a major transformation of the site were given the green light.


Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh ward projects secure funding

Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh ward projects secure funding

Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh ward projects secure funding

These bids for funding from the Highland Council committee for a sprawling Ross-shire ward have been approved.


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.


200-year-old Telford Kirk house conversion plan lodged

200-year-old Telford Kirk house conversion plan lodged

200-year-old Telford Kirk house conversion plan lodged

A historic B-listed kirk designed by famed engineer Thomas Telford 200 years ago may finally become a house, almost two decades after works "stalled".


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