Local authority facing 'unprecedented' budget gap next year of £60 million to £70 million
He says 'the SNP-led Highland Council and SNP-led Scottish Government must stop passing the buck' – 'the truth of it is they both have.'
Highland Alliance co-led by Duncan Macpherson will not whip members to 'vote against their conscience or the communities.'
The call comes after at least 500 staff claimed in an official survey that they were subject to bullying and harassment at work.
Allegations include 25 physical assaults, five of sexual harassment with claims made against colleagues, bosses and even elected councillors.
Fergus Ewing hits back after coming under fire at the SNP conference which issued yet another dualling promise.
She says there was 'more interest in duelling between Transport Scotland and the government than dualling the road.'
Speakers take aim: 'Time to take back possession of political football'
He says this is 'another example of the Scottish government proposing ill-conceived laws to cover the budget shortfalls.'
The death of the gifted Gaelic conductor, singer and teacher aged 49 sparks hundreds of tributes.
He says 'we must obtain and hear evidence from Nicola and all the other cabinet secretaries' who had responsibility for the A9 and A96.
The operator says 'the greatest risk to a normal restart on Monday is on the Highland Main Line' where flood waters remain high.
Geoff Aberdein says he would 'offer her basically whatever position she wanted' even deputy First Minister.
Both the Highland Main Line and Kyle of Lochalsh Line as are closed for the day and Inverness to Elgin services are cancelled
It is the only one of its kind issued nationwide while 17 of 51 Flood Warnings across Scotland are in the Highlands.
Aviemore and Speyside are of ‘particular concern’ and the agency advises making the preparations in case of a flood.
The persistent heavy rain in the Highlands is beginning to claim more services after trains south were cancelled.
Trains running north of Inverness remain in service as do flights out of Inverness airport.
Testimony from the ex-cabinet secretary in charge Alex Neil suggests huge stretches would have been worked on at the same time.
Alex Neil also slams the Greens view of roads – ‘you can go back to the horse and cart, see how we get on with that.’
