This was the key message from a detailed independent report commissioned by the local authority.
In a message to staff Professor Todd Walker cites "family and personal reasons" for the decision.
The Scottish Government has placed a ban on all non-household biodegradable waste going to landfill from 2025.
The council previously lost out on investment to fund road improvements along the west coast of the NC500.
The new service aims to extend the quality of life of secondary breast cancer.
A WRITER and teacher has scooped a national historical fiction award for the second year in a row.
David Richardson, of the Federation of Small Businesses, on the latest challenge to face the hospitality sector.
The cost of Highland Council’s most senior members looks set to increase by 15 per cent.
Members of the public are being asked to nominate individuals and teams they think deserve recognition.
Ahead of Dementia Awareness Week, Alzheimer Scotland is asking people to host a coffee morning-style event to raise funds and awareness of dementia.
Road policing officers are appealing for information following the crash yesterday afternoon.
In support of Highland Council’s Highland Weekend of Action for Ukraine, HLH is sending £15,426 from staff and public donations.
Wendy Morgan is a mum of three boys, two of whom have additional support needs.
Johanna Geddes took the top prize at this year's event after winning her category award as well.
Headteacher David Hayes-MacLeod was delighted to accept the award on behalf of the whole of the Alness school.
The depute head boy may have his sights set on a career in cyber security but his own ambitions do not stop him thinking of others as he goes.
Picking up the emergency services prize at the Highland Heroes awards was a welcome validation for the work they do emergency responders have said.
The achievements of her pupils are what makes her happy she said.
When Dr Ross Jaffray began sharing simple messages about hygiene at the start of the pandemic he had no idea how popular that would be.
The Highland Heroes 2022 awards ceremony was a truly inspirational event.