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Offices set for closure across region as Highland Council set to save just five 'hubs'

20 December 2022
Offices set for closure across region as Highland Council set to save just five 'hubs'

Offices set for closure across region as Highland Council set to save just five 'hubs'

20 December 2022

Highland Council is conducting a review of its office estate in the hopes of saving more than a million pounds in operating costs.


Council leader tells staff ‘we have your backs’ amid fears of 500 job losses

08 December 2022
Council leader tells staff ‘we have your backs’ amid fears of 500 job losses

Council leader tells staff ‘we have your backs’ amid fears of 500 job losses

08 December 2022

Councillor Raymond Bremner sought to reassure Highland Council’s 10,000 employees that they would do everything possible to avoid redundancies.


Chleansaid wind farm plan near Lairg raises no objection from Highland Council

07 December 2022
Chleansaid wind farm plan near Lairg raises no objection from Highland Council

Chleansaid wind farm plan near Lairg raises no objection from Highland Council

07 December 2022

Highland Council will not object to a proposed 16-turbine wind farm near Lairg, despite objections from NatureScot and two community councils.


North councillors express concern about fire cover in the area

17 November 2022
North councillors express concern about fire cover in the area

North councillors express concern about fire cover in the area

17 November 2022

Fire service stresses it is taking steps to address the issues


Highland Council report lays care home crisis bare

04 November 2022
Highland Council report lays care home crisis bare

Highland Council report lays care home crisis bare

04 November 2022

There are only 25 care home beds available across the Highlands according to a new report.


Impact of Highland support for war-torn Ukraine spelled out

22 September 2022
Impact of Highland support for war-torn Ukraine spelled out

Impact of Highland support for war-torn Ukraine spelled out

22 September 2022

More than 400 Ukrainian refugees are currently living in Highland hotels, including Strathpeffer, Inverness and Aviemore.


Midfearn Distillery plan set to be decided shortly: Development has unanimous support of Ardgay and Distict Community Counil who say it will 'deliver jobs'

17 September 2022
Midfearn Distillery plan set to be decided shortly: Development has unanimous support of Ardgay and Distict Community Counil who say it will 'deliver jobs'

Midfearn Distillery plan set to be decided shortly: Development has unanimous support of Ardgay and Distict Community Counil who say it will 'deliver jobs'

17 September 2022

Midfearn Distillery Company is seeking permission for a distillery, warehouse, bottling, tank farm and energy centre.


'Social justice is my main motivation', says newly elected councillor

12 May 2022
'Social justice is my main motivation', says newly elected councillor

'Social justice is my main motivation', says newly elected councillor

12 May 2022

Marianne Hutchison may be a new face at Highland Council but she’s a well known character in Lochinver.


Emotions run high as Highland councillors make stance on Ukraine crisis clear

10 March 2022
Emotions run high as Highland councillors make stance on Ukraine crisis clear

Emotions run high as Highland councillors make stance on Ukraine crisis clear

10 March 2022

Emotional scenes in the council chamber as members speak out against Ukraine outrage and pledge action.


Should Prince Andrew remain Earl of Inverness? Highland Council refuses to take a stance

10 March 2022
Should Prince Andrew remain Earl of Inverness? Highland Council refuses to take a stance

Should Prince Andrew remain Earl of Inverness? Highland Council refuses to take a stance

10 March 2022

Councillor Ron MacWilliam will raise the issue at a full meeting of the local authority this week


Durness and Assynt among tourist hotspots highlighted in Highland Council report

16 February 2022
Durness and Assynt among tourist hotspots highlighted in Highland Council report

Durness and Assynt among tourist hotspots highlighted in Highland Council report

16 February 2022

Two tourist hotspots in Sutherland are among four locations being focused on in a new visitor strategy set to be considered on Wednesday.


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