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Outdoor Access Ranger Service to be restored to Sutherland following funding award

Outdoor Access Ranger Service to be restored to Sutherland following funding award

Outdoor Access Ranger Service to be restored to Sutherland following funding award

15 May 2024

Sutherland councillors have agreed to grant £100,000 from the Community Regneration Fund to fund three ranger posts.


Watchdog says Highland Council has the largest budget gap in Scotland this year

Watchdog says Highland Council has the largest budget gap in Scotland this year

Watchdog says Highland Council has the largest budget gap in Scotland this year

15 May 2024

Audit Scotland warns ‘it's getting harder for councils to do more with less’ but local authorities could be more transparent.


‘It looks like the MoD missed their bombing target!’: Cape Wrath minibus operator forced to cancel summer bookings due to ‘waist high’ potholes

‘It looks like the MoD missed their bombing target!’: Cape Wrath minibus operator forced to cancel summer bookings due to ‘waist high’ potholes

‘It looks like the MoD missed their bombing target!’: Cape Wrath minibus operator forced to cancel summer bookings due to ‘waist high’ potholes

14 May 2024

Stuart Ross, the operator of Cape Wrath Mini Bus, is now seeking compensation from Highland Council for failing to repaire the road.


Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

13 May 2024

A storage area for wind turbine components is being proposed between two housing estates at Pennyland in Thurso.


Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

11 May 2024

Anti-wind farm campaigners are celebrating after the scrapping of plans to develop a nine-turbine scheme on the north Sutherland coast.


7 to contest Tain and Easter Ross Highland Council by-election

7 to contest Tain and Easter Ross Highland Council by-election

7 to contest Tain and Easter Ross Highland Council by-election

11 May 2024

The names of those who have thrown their hats in the ring have been confirmed.


Greens welcome £2 billion “investment in our future” pledge by Highland Council

Greens welcome £2 billion “investment in our future” pledge by Highland Council

Greens welcome £2 billion “investment in our future” pledge by Highland Council

10 May 2024

Green councillors have welcomed Highland Council’s £2 billion investment plan for public services over the next 20 years.


Flow Country’s World Heritage Status bid at heart of ‘very positive’ biodiversity efforts in Highlands

Flow Country’s World Heritage Status bid at heart of ‘very positive’ biodiversity efforts in Highlands

Flow Country’s World Heritage Status bid at heart of ‘very positive’ biodiversity efforts in Highlands

08 May 2024

Habitat restoration efforts and work to boost biodiversity in the Highlands are “very positive and encouraging”, a senor councillor believes.


‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

06 May 2024

A councillor has hit out at what he claims are “blanket 20mph speed limits across the Highlands” and has called on the council to end their roll-out.


Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

06 May 2024

Plans to boost road safety and encourage more people to cycle or walk have passed their latest milestone.


£10 million-plus pumped into communities over two years by Highland Council regeneration scheme

£10 million-plus pumped into communities over two years by Highland Council regeneration scheme

£10 million-plus pumped into communities over two years by Highland Council regeneration scheme

05 May 2024

A community regeneration scheme that pumped £10 million into 324 local projects has been hailed by Highland councillors for “two years of success”.


Month-long series of events set to bring financial help to UHI Inverness students

Month-long series of events set to bring financial help to UHI Inverness students

Month-long series of events set to bring financial help to UHI Inverness students

04 May 2024

UHI Inverness is set to launch a month-long series of events aimed at helping cash-strapped students better manage their finances.


PICTURES: Stunning new images offer glimpse inside future Inverness Castle Experience attraction

PICTURES: Stunning new images offer glimpse inside future Inverness Castle Experience attraction

PICTURES: Stunning new images offer glimpse inside future Inverness Castle Experience attraction

04 May 2024

Stunning new images have been released offering a glimpse of what Inverness Castle will look like once it opens as a tourist attraction.


Sutherland councillor in mix-up over Carbisdale Castle shareholdings

Sutherland councillor in mix-up over Carbisdale Castle shareholdings

Sutherland councillor in mix-up over Carbisdale Castle shareholdings

03 May 2024

Cllr Michael Baird has incorrectly declared a private investment on his Registers of Interest.


What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

02 May 2024

Kate Forbes says the SNP must ‘rewin trust’ but is change possible for a party after 17 years in power?


£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

30 April 2024

The annual salaries for newly appointed Highland Council assistant chief executives has been revealed - each earning £124,787.


Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

30 April 2024

Malcolm MacLeod, Kate Lackie and Allan Gunn are made assistant chief executives at the local authority.


Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

30 April 2024

The plans are aimed at dealing with at least 12 school and spending millions more on much needed road repairs.


Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

28 April 2024

A new project aims to help provide a fresh way for young Highlanders to pursue a career in the region’s construction industry.


Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

27 April 2024

Former care home staff accommodation in Wester Ross looks set to be turned into accessible housing under plans lodged with Highland Council.


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