Politics

MSPs on a Holyrood committee have backed calls for the introduction of a visitor levy in local authorities

After months of blistering criticism, Fergus Ewing says ‘we have to be ready in life to accept victory’ but he still has questions.

Vowing to finish dualling by 2035, he tells the people of the Highlands 'I can give you that promise, that cast iron guarantee'.

Vowing to finish dualling by 2035, he tells the people of the Highlands 'I can give you that promise, that cast iron guarantee'.

Claim: broken promises on A9 dualling mean the public could have little trust in the Scottish Government's latest pronouncement on timescales.

'Nearly half of Inverness-Perth A9 route will be dual carriageway by the end of 2030' says Transport Scotland.

Transport secretary Mairi McAllan is currently delivering a statement on the renewed programme.

The cabinet secretary for transport Mairi McAllan is expected to deliver the ministerial statement to Holyrood.

Civil servants warned the transport secretary in 2018 that '2025 deadline would not be met' if it was privately financed.

CNPA rebuts Highland MSP's criticisms about lack of consultation with land users

Campaigner Laura Hansler says the government ‘knew they could never deliver and they refused at every turn to give the electorate the truth.’

Cabinet papers show the earliest completion dates were 2032 for private finance and 2034 for traditional capital finance.

Frustrated campaigners slam ‘disrespectful’ Scottish Government ‘prevarication’ after voting down move securing an announcement.

She says 'unfortunately, the UK government’s autumn statement delivered a worst-case scenario for Scotland.'

Greens pushing for more independence in community housebuilding

Work for diverse communities is recognised

Leader Raymond Bremner says 'there are considerable opportunities to derive more income to support the overall work of Highland Council.'

Transport chiefs have 'egg on their face' after publishing a document about updates on the A9 dualling programme that is already out of date.

She say amid 'the challenge of the climate and nature emergency, the wellbeing economy approach is a great way to go.'

Bullying within NHS Highland remains rife 18 months after a £2.8 million “healing process” was concluded.