Politics

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.

Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.

One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.

She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others’

Fergus Ewing warns ‘never make the same mistake twice when you can make it five or six times and be sure’.

Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.

Fake speed bumps locals ridiculed after being installed on a Highland street are being rolled out to 10 more locations - including some in Ross-shire.

A report identifies an ‘unprecedented’ investment and jobs opportunity for the Highlands - and the barriers that must be overcome ‘at pace’.

The MP for Strathspey has welcomed news of a UK-India trade deal as a “win for whisky”.

Listen to episode one of our brand new look at what is going on behind the headlines in Beyond the Briefing.

Edward Mountain and Fergus Ewing fear that losing services leads to ‘adverse outcomes’ for patients.

Exactly one year away from the vote we look at what the region wants and what could change.

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

Tim Eagle says 113 police stations ‘are in need of repair or unfit for use’ telling John Swinney the ‘neglect must end’.

Plans for a 14 turbine 98MW wind farm and 50MW battery energy storage site near the A9 at Moy have been submitted to the Scottish Government.

That equates to a five fold rise over six years for those getting £60k or more a year.

That has delayed crews by a total 14,544 hours last year – the equivalent of 606 days.

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop says she has her ‘foot to the floor’ and is determined to see it through.