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Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

In light of a 13 year-old boy’s letter to the Highland Council requesting for his support to be reinstated.

Joke shop legend Nancy Rattray immortalised in new Victorian Market plaques

An Inverness ‘legend’ who brought joy to generations has been immortalised in the same Victorian Market she was an integral part of for decades.

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.

Alcohol sales part of Eastgate Centre food court revamp plan?

Alcohol sales look set to be part of the transformation of the Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court experience.

Waste collection drops by 7,500 tonnes one year after changes to scheme

Waste collection across the Highlands was reduced by around 7,500 tonnes after changes in the waste and recycling scheme in the region.

Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

A tourist tax in the Highlands is an "exceptionally frightening” prospect for the area’s hotel industry, according to a representative body.

Highland Council aims to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’ for ‘those fleeing persecution and violence’

It means applying to be granted status for the City of Sanctuary Award.

REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

The weedkiller remains controversial for alleged but inconclusive evidence that it causes cancer.

Green hydrogen unit at former landfill site could reduce carbon emissions equal to taking 32,000 cars off the road

Highland Council wants to know what people think about Inverness Common Good land being used for hydrogen development.

Ross-shire road closure plans flagged ahead of Scottish water pipe renewal project

Scottish Water says it is investing in the future of the local water network by upgrading the water pipes between Evanton and Dingwall.

Could you be a foster carer?

An appeal has been issued for more people to become foster carers as Highland Council revealed it is currently looking after 103 children.

Historic Highland golf club tees up trailblazing Pro-Am tourney

As one of the oldest clubs in the country, it is looking forward to a bumper season with a number of events planned throughout the year.

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

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

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.

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

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

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Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

Joke shop legend Nancy Rattray immortalised in new Victorian Market plaques

Joke shop legend Nancy Rattray immortalised in new Victorian Market plaques

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Alcohol sales part of Eastgate Centre food court revamp plan?

Alcohol sales part of Eastgate Centre food court revamp plan?

Waste collection drops by 7,500 tonnes one year after changes to scheme

Waste collection drops by 7,500 tonnes one year after changes to scheme

Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

Highland Council aims to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’ for ‘those fleeing persecution and violence’

Highland Council aims to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’ for ‘those fleeing persecution and violence’

REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

Green hydrogen unit at former landfill site could reduce carbon emissions equal to taking 32,000 cars off the road

Green hydrogen unit at former landfill site could reduce carbon emissions equal to taking 32,000 cars off the road

Ross-shire road closure plans flagged ahead of Scottish water pipe renewal project

Ross-shire road closure plans flagged ahead of Scottish water pipe renewal project

Could you be a foster carer?

Could you be a foster carer?

Historic Highland golf club tees up trailblazing Pro-Am tourney

Historic Highland golf club tees up trailblazing Pro-Am tourney

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 considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

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

Candidates hoping to replace former Cromarty Firth councillor Maxine Smith announced

Candidates hoping to replace former Cromarty Firth councillor Maxine Smith announced

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

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