Highland Council

But authority leaders warn it does not mean that Council Tax will not go up in region

Some councillors still oppose the 'disappointing' move describing it as a huge political failing in local government

Those aged 16 and over and on electoral roll will be able to vote in May's Highland Council elections

'This is the smallest rent increase I have seen for many years and is a reflection on very real pressures on household budgets'

A team of Highland Council Access Rangers are continuing to work throughout winter to assist with countryside site and core path improvements.

Local authorities must establish a short-term lets licensing scheme under new legislation from the Scottish Government.

Grants of up to £3150 are available to Highland leisure businesses who have been affected by measures to control the spread of the Omicron variant.

Highland Council has said designs are under way for repair work

Three options going before Highland councillors next week with one per cent rise being recommended by officials

Deadlines throughout the region in January.

Households pay three per cent surcharge despite region being energy powerhouse

Pupils from P1 to S6 who are receipt of free school meals based on low income have received a one-off wellbeing payment of £25.

The Hospitality Business Support Top-Up Grant Scheme will provide a one-off payment for businesses in the hospitality sector who have lost bookings.

Highland Council advises its service users and customers of its opening hours and service arrangements over the festive period.

Boost for households struggling to meet soaring energy prices

IT issues forced the delay for the second year in a row as councillors were unable to get online

There have been growing calls for the return of smaller council areas in region

Three prominent Highland councillors are calling on the Scottish Government to increase local authority funding as part of a “just” budget settlement.

Soaring energy bills are pushing more and more people in region into fuel poverty

Councillors branded rural poverty a “catastrophe waiting to happen this winter” following figures provided in a finance meeting today.