New look Highland Council to meet for first time

New Highland council will meet tomorrow in Inverness

Increased wages for lowly paid staff and a return to a localised decision making set-up across the Highlands are expected to be key priorities of the new look local authority.

 

The SNP, Liberal Democrats and Labour agreed to form a new rainbow alliance to run Highland Council - the region's first ever full political administration - after the coalition negotiations took a dramatic and surprise twist.

 


  • Allan Guthrie. Picture: Neale Smith

    ANYONE who fancies learning how to publish their own ebook should book a place on a workshop in Inverness next month.

     

    HI-Arts Talent Development presents the workshop for writers wanting hands-on experience of what is involved in self publishing their work.

     

    The day will be led by Scotland's leading digital-only publishing house, Blasted Heath.

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