Three options going before Highland councillors next week with one per cent rise being recommended by officials
But restrictions on indoor events and venues will remain in place until at least 24 January
Leader Margaret Davidson says 'I simply ask everyone to please continue to follow government guidance'
Self-isolation time to be cut to seven days and close contacts no longer need to self-isolate
Need for replacement for Victorian-era Porterfield Prison in Inverness has been acute in recent years
Economy Secretary Kate Forbes says: 'We are working to get funding out to businesses as soon as we can but the Treasury must also step-up'
Boost for households struggling to meet soaring energy prices
Scottish Minister will have final decision after a public consultation on the proposal
IT issues forced the delay for the second year in a row as councillors were unable to get online
Official will work with home-owners to bring privately-owned empty properties back into use across region
Hopes that Burnfield facilities can be back in use by next Spring after sale to community group for £1
Drew Hendry has labelled allegation he was drunk on flight to see troops in Gibraltar as 'deeply disappointing'
Covid and policing demands for COP26 have also put force under pressure
Serious issues 'yet the council leaders raced their way to the end with evasive and even one-word answers'
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes says the Highlands is one area that is leading the way
The local authority wants to bring the problematic contract in-house
'We need to develop more facilities that meet demand whilst protecting the environment'
The Scottish Boundaries proposals triggered outrage and MSP Emma Roddick branded them 'unfit'
Emma Roddick says ‘I find it bizarre that ScotRail is using current passenger numbers to justify service reductions’
Conservative group leader Andrew Jarvie says colleague will be missed 'by a great many people across the Highlands'
