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Highland Council overpaid past and present staff by £1.2 million

Highland Council overpaid past and present staff by £1.2 million

Highland Council overpaid past and present staff by £1.2 million

11 December 2024

Most of that has been recovered but £396,000 is yet to be returned.


Highland Council lost £713k of tax payers’ money on the failed Inverness street project

Highland Council lost £713k of tax payers’ money on the failed Inverness street project

Highland Council lost £713k of tax payers’ money on the failed Inverness street project

11 December 2024

Conservative group leader Ruraidh Stewart demanded answers about the ‘unlawful’ Academy Street scheme.


Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

10 December 2024

That is despite a large increase in Scottish Government funding announced in the draft budget.


Highland Council extends visitor levy scheme consultation period

Highland Council extends visitor levy scheme consultation period

Highland Council extends visitor levy scheme consultation period

09 December 2024

Tourism groups welcome the move saying if it is ‘well-implemented’ it could ‘bring significant benefits to our region’


‘One-size-fits-all doesn’t work’ - Call for Highland Council to be broken up

‘One-size-fits-all doesn’t work’ - Call for Highland Council to be broken up

‘One-size-fits-all doesn’t work’ - Call for Highland Council to be broken up

09 December 2024

“Breaking up Highland Council isn’t about creating division - it’s about building empowerment,” says a leading councillor.


New Home Bargains store in Inverness is given the green light

New Home Bargains store in Inverness is given the green light

New Home Bargains store in Inverness is given the green light

09 December 2024

Home Bargains’ plans to open another Inverness superstore in the city’s Longman area and create up to 60 new jobs have been given the green light.


Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

06 December 2024

The move to ‘better serve’ the north follows Kate Forbes’ call to dismantle the local authority.


The Scottish Budget at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

The Scottish Budget at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

The Scottish Budget at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

04 December 2024

More cash will come north but the jury is out on whether finance secretary Shona Robison delivered for the north.


Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

04 December 2024

Calls are growing for an urgent rethink on proposals which could affect services for women and children affected by domestic abuse in the Highlands.


Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

04 December 2024

People across the Highlands are being invited to take part in the next round of budget engagement in light of the financial forecast for 2025-26.


Inflation busting rent rises of between 8 and 10% being considered by Highland Council

Inflation busting rent rises of between 8 and 10% being considered by Highland Council

Inflation busting rent rises of between 8 and 10% being considered by Highland Council

29 November 2024

The council is seeking views over options to increase house rents by 8, 9 or 10 per cent - warning that the money raised is vital for maintenance.


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

‘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.


Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

26 November 2024

Domestic abuse services for women and children in the Highlands could close under funding plans by Highland Council, Women’s Aid groups are warning.


Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

26 November 2024

One of them was told to attend a meeting for an interview with council investigators ‘under caution’.


Is Kate Forbes’ seat now ‘competitive’ after huge Lib Dem council by-election win?

Is Kate Forbes’ seat now ‘competitive’ after huge Lib Dem council by-election win?

Is Kate Forbes’ seat now ‘competitive’ after huge Lib Dem council by-election win?

22 November 2024

Leading Lib Dems have confidence in a Highland revival as Councillor Andrew Baxter got 58 per cent of the vote.


Highland Council says it only overpaid ex-staff £614k not £863k as originally feared

Highland Council says it only overpaid ex-staff £614k not £863k as originally feared

Highland Council says it only overpaid ex-staff £614k not £863k as originally feared

22 November 2024

The bureaucratic blunder emerged because the local authority was not checking ‘to confirm the existence of its staff’.


Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

19 November 2024

New figures show the north is behind the national average in 13 out of 15 areas.


Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

16 November 2024

High Life Highland’s green credentials have been honoured after it clinched a national award.


Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

14 November 2024

They relate to charges and their implications for both residents staying locally and small operators.


Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

14 November 2024

Community Land Scotland chairwoman Ailsa Raeburn warns ‘availability of homes now at crisis level’.


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