22 April 2024
MSP Rhoda Grant has branded pay as “clearly inadequate”.
19 April 2024
The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.
18 April 2024
Trees for Life says it is ‘hugely worrying and a move in the wrong direction’ while Oxfam Scotland call it ‘an acute global embarrassment’.
18 April 2024
A ‘desperate need for clarity’ on the ban on woodburning stoves in new houses has been highlighted today by a Highland MSP
17 April 2024
Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’
17 April 2024
Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.
13 April 2024
A Highland MSP has asked Highland Council to take urgent action to enforce their policy banning the use of pesticides on school playgrounds.
12 April 2024
Scottish Land & Estates has called for better ‘rural-proofing’ of policies in the wake of the debacle over a ban on wood-burning stoves in new homes.
12 April 2024
The Lib Dems came in second, the SNP in third and the Conservatives were fourth.
06 April 2024
Cllr Alasdair Rhind, who represented the Tain and Easter Ross ward, will be buried following a funeral service on Friday.
04 April 2024
The shock death of Highland councillor Alasdair Rhind has left friends and colleagues stunned, with MP Jamie Stone among those paying tribute.
02 April 2024
He says it is ‘crucial’ schools ‘are not granted an exemption when it comes to political scrutiny.’
02 April 2024
He was backed by Struan Mackie who accuses the council of ‘creating a culture of fear and intimidation.’
29 March 2024
Convener Jackson Carlaw says they ‘can hopefully shed some light’ so ‘there will be no backsliding on the new 2035 anticipated completion date.’
28 March 2024
He writes that ‘after nearly a quarter of a century of neglect’ the Scottish Government ‘must do better than the caveated pledge.’
25 March 2024
MSP Fergus Ewing worries that could ‘threaten the availability of safe provision of other acute services such as trauma.’
25 March 2024
Newtonmore was one of two Highland towns found in business poll to have a real enterpreneurial spirit
22 March 2024
The Greens MSP says 'centuries of land management practices have taken their toll, leading to a decline in wildlife and natural habitats.'
21 March 2024
The council refuses to say what 'approve leave' is or why the top official does not appear to have been at work since at least February 21.
21 March 2024
Government 'must do right thing' says Ombudsman