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Nicola Sinclair, Local Democracy Reporter


Another wind farm in the Monadhliath moves step forward

04 May 2023
Another wind farm in the Monadhliath moves step forward

Another wind farm in the Monadhliath moves step forward

04 May 2023

Highland Council decides against objecting despite Cairngorms National Park Authority's concerns


‘We could rent every vacant house six times over’ – Highland Council agrees new housing points system

27 April 2023
‘We could rent every vacant house six times over’ – Highland Council agrees new housing points system

‘We could rent every vacant house six times over’ – Highland Council agrees new housing points system

27 April 2023

Highland Council has agreed to give more housing ‘points’ to people at risk of homelessness, and those living in poor conditions.


Highland Council to change housing points system to help people most in need

26 April 2023
Highland Council to change housing points system to help people most in need

Highland Council to change housing points system to help people most in need

26 April 2023

One of the biggest changes is in the process for supporting applicants who could become homeless.


EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about the changes to Highland bin collections

11 April 2023
EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about the changes to Highland bin collections

EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about the changes to Highland bin collections

11 April 2023

New colours, new rules, and an extra bin – next spring will bring big changes to Highland household bin collections.


Highland Council spent nearly £30k on meeting papers in year before Covid

10 April 2023
Highland Council spent nearly £30k on meeting papers in year before Covid

Highland Council spent nearly £30k on meeting papers in year before Covid

10 April 2023

Local authority has since voted to go paperless to help budget and environment


Find out the latest green way Highland Council will save money

05 April 2023
Find out the latest green way Highland Council will save money

Find out the latest green way Highland Council will save money

05 April 2023

Councillors hope going paperless for meetings will deliver a big saving, both for the budget and for the environment.


Claims made that child sexual abuse is as common as asthma in Highland communities

29 March 2023
Claims made that child sexual abuse is as common as asthma in Highland communities

Claims made that child sexual abuse is as common as asthma in Highland communities

29 March 2023

Highland Council under fire for having no services for sexually abused children.


NHS Highland reveals 274 patients stuck in hospital as care crisis deepens

28 March 2023
NHS Highland reveals 274 patients stuck in hospital as care crisis deepens

NHS Highland reveals 274 patients stuck in hospital as care crisis deepens

28 March 2023

Care home closures and chronic staff shortages are leaving hundreds of Highland patients without appropriate care.


Highland EV charging shock increase goes ahead

09 March 2023
Highland EV charging shock increase goes ahead

Highland EV charging shock increase goes ahead

09 March 2023

Hike of 130% approved after opposition move fails


Will council U-turn on controversial price hike for electric vehicle chargers?

07 March 2023
Will council U-turn on controversial price hike for electric vehicle chargers?

Will council U-turn on controversial price hike for electric vehicle chargers?

07 March 2023

Highland Council will vote this week on whether to cancel plans to increase the cost of electric vehicle chargers by 130 per cent.


COUNCIL BUDGET: Highland councillors clash on spending on crumbling roads in region

03 March 2023
COUNCIL BUDGET: Highland councillors clash on spending on crumbling roads in region

COUNCIL BUDGET: Highland councillors clash on spending on crumbling roads in region

03 March 2023

Cash is found for new rapid response team to make quick pothole repairs


COUNCIL BUDGET: Highland Council swings the axe as budget is agreed after chamber clashes

03 March 2023
COUNCIL BUDGET: Highland Council swings the axe as budget is agreed after chamber clashes

COUNCIL BUDGET: Highland Council swings the axe as budget is agreed after chamber clashes

03 March 2023

Fears that some community groups could go under due to funding cuts


Full scale of Highland Council's financial headache revealed

20 February 2023
Full scale of Highland Council's financial headache revealed

Full scale of Highland Council's financial headache revealed

20 February 2023

Borrowing is sitting at over £1.1 billion and will take more than 60 years to repay


Battle on at Highland Council to find massive savings

16 February 2023
Battle on at Highland Council to find massive savings

Battle on at Highland Council to find massive savings

16 February 2023

Target of £17m is fixed for cut-backs


Highland Council prepares to overhaul special schools admissions and ASL funding

14 February 2023
Highland Council prepares to overhaul special schools admissions and ASL funding

Highland Council prepares to overhaul special schools admissions and ASL funding

14 February 2023

In the Highlands, 43 percent of pupils need some form of additional support for learning.


Highland councillors voice concerns over child services inspection

09 February 2023
Highland councillors voice concerns over child services inspection

Highland councillors voice concerns over child services inspection

09 February 2023

Members of Highland Council’s health committee have called for more detail about how the council will improve its services for vulnerable children.


Council agrees to double the cost of EV charging

03 February 2023
Council agrees to double the cost of EV charging

Council agrees to double the cost of EV charging

03 February 2023

Some councillors say the new charges mean it’s now cheaper to run a petrol car than an electric one.


Highland councillors give 20mph speed limits their backing

02 February 2023
Highland councillors give 20mph speed limits their backing

Highland councillors give 20mph speed limits their backing

02 February 2023

Highland councillors today reiterated their support for 20mph speed limits – but agreed that motorists are largely ignoring the new rules.


'Motorists in Highlands largely ignoring new 20mph speed limits'

02 February 2023
'Motorists in Highlands largely ignoring new 20mph speed limits'

'Motorists in Highlands largely ignoring new 20mph speed limits'

02 February 2023

Some 130 towns and villages will have the slower restriction in region by summer


Highland Council considers plan to double cost of electric vehicle charging

31 January 2023
Highland Council considers plan to double cost of electric vehicle charging

Highland Council considers plan to double cost of electric vehicle charging

31 January 2023

Fears move could deter cash-strapped motorists from making switch to electric


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