Highland Council

The group wants £30 million for roads over three years and £20 million to end the decades-long wait for a new St Clements special school.

The MSP warns that 'it is practically impossible' for Highland homes to meet proposed energy performance standard.

The EIS found staff 'have sustained physical injuries' while many considered leaving the profession altogether.

From taxes to roads to fees, we take you through some of the main points of the £602 million budget.

Raymond Bremner says an extra £60 million would go ‘some way towards us being able to invest in important capital projects.’

Highland Council is investigating hundreds of land owners and developers for breaching planning rules, without sharing details online.

Focus on attainment was lost as councillors defend officials over a 'judgmental' education report critical of primary school staff.

Council leader Raymond Bremner said: 'It has been our priority to protect jobs and services wherever possible.'

But there is little information on roads spending as the £602.5 million budget seeks to plug a £65 million blackhole.

Councillor Helen Crawford says asking 'teachers to mark more generously' is 'just a big sticking plaster.'

Providing council-owned & managed allotments across the Highlands must be included in the local authority's latest review, the region's Greens argue.

593 staff past and present were overpaid and now face salary reductions, debt recovery and legal action to force the return of cash.

"We should never underestimate the ability to change lives by being there for others," says Highland councillor.

Thirteen Highland Community Councils have been formed following a call for candidates.

By extending its repayment on three Public Private Partnerships it would get a £68 million windfall but increase debt by £146 million.

Views are urgently sought from the public over ways Highland Council can address a £60m gap in its budget.

A ban prohibiting pavement parking will be enforced across the Highlands from next month.

Public urged to take part in consultation about rolling out the 20mph speed limit across the Highlands as deadline nears.

Households whose bin collections have been missed due to disruption from the recent heavy snows & gales have been given an update by Highland Council.

Thousands of Highland pupils have been told to stay at home today as treacherous wintry conditions continue.