Badenoch MSP looking for answers on Highland Council counter closures

Local MSP Dave Thompson (SNP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) has written to Highland Council regarding the proposed closure of 23 Service Points across the Highland Council area.

After writing on Tuesday (4) Mr Thompson told the Strathy: “I have written to Steve Barron, Chief Executive of Highland Council, to ask that he elaborate on the statement that additional services will be offered to folk who want a face to face visit and do not have easy access to a remaining Service Point.

"Some of the proposals look like enhancements to the current service and this is good news. I would be interested to know if home visits will be made available for instance.

“I understand that the Council has to make savings but I would appreciate sight of the mitigating proposals.

“I look forward to hearing from Highland Council on what additional services will be made available.”

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