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Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave around 20,000 youngsters at home

Around 20,000 school pupils and nursery children in the Highland Council area are staying at home today after heavy snow overnight forced closures.

Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

The public has until February 25 to make their views known as critics slam the scheme as a waste of money.

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council have agreed to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities.

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Highland Council has reaffirmed its commitment towards exploring new renewable energy schemes in the region.

Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

Highland Council consultation to be launched on Monday on making lower limits permanent in region

20mph speed limits to be made permanent under council plans

New 20mph speed limits in communities across the Highlands look set to be made permanent.

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

Four Highland chambers of commerce have united to voice strong opposition to the proposed introduction of a regional “tourist tax” scheme.

Bid for National Insurance exemption for struggling north care homes

Highland Council unanimously backs the move after region lost 218 beds in two years.

Critic slams ‘sad attempt’ to gloss over Highland Council’s education failings

Councillor Helen Crawford says ‘people are starting to say that the education committee is dysfunctional’.

Education debate degenerates into mudslinging at Highland Council

A bid to improve information triggered a furious reaction from administration councillors.

Highland Council extends consultation over rent increases of up to 10%

Consultation has been extended over planned council rent increases of up to 10 per cent.

Inverness councillor slams ‘arrogant’ rejection of motion to consider splitting up Highland Council

Inverness Central councillor Dr Michael Gregson branded as “arrogant”.

National Insurance bill for Highland Council expected to top £9 million, after UK government hike

Finance bosses fear that the Westminster may fall far short of making up the loss they imposed adding a significant budget pressure.

Non-executive director vacancies set to arise on High Life Highland main and trading boards

High Life Highland has announced plans to appoint new non-executive directors to its boards.

Council agrees to change health board model

The Highland health board was unique in its adoption of a lead agency model, which gave different powers to each authority.

Parents say they have ‘lost faith’ as Highland Council remains below average in education league tables

The council insist that it is one of most improved local authorities in Scotland.

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave around 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave around 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

20mph speed limits to be made permanent under council plans

20mph speed limits to be made permanent under council plans

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

Bid for National Insurance exemption for struggling north care homes

Bid for National Insurance exemption for struggling north care homes

Critic slams ‘sad attempt’ to gloss over Highland Council’s education failings

Critic slams ‘sad attempt’ to gloss over Highland Council’s education failings

Education debate degenerates into mudslinging at Highland Council

Education debate degenerates into mudslinging at Highland Council

Highland Council extends consultation over rent increases of up to 10%

Highland Council extends consultation over rent increases of up to 10%

Inverness councillor slams ‘arrogant’ rejection of motion to consider splitting up Highland Council

Inverness councillor slams ‘arrogant’ rejection of motion to consider splitting up Highland Council

National Insurance bill for Highland Council expected to top £9 million, after UK government hike

National Insurance bill for Highland Council expected to top £9 million, after UK government hike

Non-executive director vacancies set to arise on High Life Highland main and trading boards

Non-executive director vacancies set to arise on High Life Highland main and trading boards

Council agrees to change health board model

Council agrees to change health board model

Parents say they have ‘lost faith’ as Highland Council remains below average in education league tables

Parents say they have ‘lost faith’ as Highland Council remains below average in education league tables

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