Highland Council

AN 'enthusiastic and dedicated' Highland Council staff member has won 2020's Apprentice of the Year title.

HIGHLAND Council is set to increase council tax by 4.84 per cent.

It was one of 16 watchdogs across the Highlands that remained unformed after the elections held in December last year

Hotel chief Donald Macdonald reopens the doors to members of the High Life Highland scheme as gesture of goodwill

MSP claims division would allow the rest of the Highlands to “get the representation more suited to unique needs of communities”

It was one of 16 watchdogs across the Highlands that remained unformed after the elections held in December last year

The council expects to save around £300,000 over the next two years but there are fears fly tipping will rise

Council officers calculate the hike will generate just short of £2.4 million in extra funds when applied to almost 14,000 properties across the region

Performance against national indicators has deteriorated over a five year period, with poor performance in priority areas including education

The local authority’s record in making cuts was considered “poor” and the current pace of change is deemed too slow

Scottish Government unhappy with delay but No. 11 has promised £1.2 billion more from UK budget

Highland Council education chiefs have said that the strath's largest primary school is due to re-open tomorrow

Some children were being looked after hundreds of miles from home.

Inspectors had given gradings from good to only adequate and weak on their last visit and new temporary senior management was brought in

Highland councillors have agree the finances which will provide a platform for the region to become a low carbon centre for Scotland

The motion underlines the importance of outdoor play for youngsters citing their need to expel energy, exercise and gain vitamin D

The new proposal would pay a fee per child and increase the payment by 20 per cent from January 1, 2020

The latest Badenoch and Strathspey agenda had just three items for discussion

Leaked letter shows board member blaming council for NHS Highland's financial problems

Parents are being urged to share how Highland Council’s reduction in additional support needs staff is affecting pupils and classes