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Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

03 May 2025
Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

03 May 2025

Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”


Councillors agree pay increases

27 March 2025
Councillors agree pay increases

Councillors agree pay increases

27 March 2025

Councillors have agreed to boost senior councillor pay by between £5-11k this year.


Call for Highland Council to gets its act together on mapping renewable energy projects

21 March 2025
Call for Highland Council to gets its act together on mapping renewable energy projects

Call for Highland Council to gets its act together on mapping renewable energy projects

21 March 2025

‘I really think it could have been ready by now’


‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

20 March 2025
‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

20 March 2025

Councillors hoped to take advantage of the lucrative North Coast 500 route, using the funds raised to improve services along the route.


Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

25 February 2025
Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

25 February 2025

Councillors have been told some new private hire drivers could not navigate “simple” trips to the likes of Inverness Airport.


Bid for transformation of Highland Council’s care service for children

07 February 2025
Bid for transformation of Highland Council’s care service for children

Bid for transformation of Highland Council’s care service for children

07 February 2025

Councillors questioned whether a draft three-year plan to implement the changes is ‘achievable’


Council agrees to change health board model

13 December 2024
Council agrees to change health board model

Council agrees to change health board model

13 December 2024

The Highland health board was unique in its adoption of a lead agency model, which gave different powers to each authority.


‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

28 November 2024
‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

28 November 2024

A report outlining the extent of the overpayments was put in front of councillors at an audit committee today.


Highland Council officers quizzed on how £600,000 was overpaid including to ex-staff members

28 November 2024
Highland Council officers quizzed on how £600,000 was overpaid including to ex-staff members

Highland Council officers quizzed on how £600,000 was overpaid including to ex-staff members

28 November 2024

But bosses deny accusations of bullying to recover the money after mistake


Highland Council van was blocking public EV charger for month at own headquarters

08 November 2024
Highland Council van was blocking public EV charger for month at own headquarters

Highland Council van was blocking public EV charger for month at own headquarters

08 November 2024

Councillor has said local authority must lead by example and more training needed


PICTURES: What do visitors really think about Aviemore?

22 August 2024
PICTURES: What do visitors really think about Aviemore?

PICTURES: What do visitors really think about Aviemore?

22 August 2024

‘A great place to connect with the outdoors’ but not so keen on plans for McDonald’s


NHS Highland on course for £50 million overspend

01 August 2024
NHS Highland on course for £50 million overspend

NHS Highland on course for £50 million overspend

01 August 2024

NHS Highland is forecast to overspend by £50 million in the latest projections discussed on Tuesday.


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