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Hotel boom could spark a huge rise in footfall in Highland capital economy

13 March 2022
Hotel boom could spark a huge rise in footfall in Highland capital economy

Hotel boom could spark a huge rise in footfall in Highland capital economy

13 March 2022

THE brains behind plans to boost life and economy in the city centre believe the boom in new hotels will be a cornerstone of future urban development.


North MPs show solidarity against Boundary Commission plans to re-draw constituencies

05 March 2022
North MPs show solidarity against Boundary Commission plans to re-draw constituencies

North MPs show solidarity against Boundary Commission plans to re-draw constituencies

05 March 2022

Highland politicians of all colours have come together to call for plans to redraw the electoral map of the north to be scrapped.


Emotional scenes at Highland Council as a minute's silence is held for people of Ukraine

03 March 2022
Emotional scenes at Highland Council as a minute's silence is held for people of Ukraine

Emotional scenes at Highland Council as a minute's silence is held for people of Ukraine

03 March 2022

Convenor Bill Lobban was seated with a banner which read: 'We stand with Ukraine'


Highland Councillors set to decide this year's £642 million budget including a three per cent Council Tax hike

03 March 2022
Highland Councillors set to decide this year's £642 million budget including a three per cent Council Tax hike

Highland Councillors set to decide this year's £642 million budget including a three per cent Council Tax hike

03 March 2022

But there is also £10 million in new investment for roads, climate action, education, children’s services and rural transport


Inverness Airport embroiled in Ukraine sanctions row as Ross MP moves to close 'loopholes'

01 March 2022
Inverness Airport embroiled in Ukraine sanctions row as Ross MP moves to close 'loopholes'

Inverness Airport embroiled in Ukraine sanctions row as Ross MP moves to close 'loopholes'

01 March 2022

The airport denies wrongdoing after a private jet took off for Moscow despite Russian aviation ban


Council tax rise of 3% on cards as Highland Council proposed budget

23 February 2022
Council tax rise of 3% on cards as Highland Council proposed budget

Council tax rise of 3% on cards as Highland Council proposed budget

23 February 2022

Highland Council is set to hike council tax by three per cent and invest an extra £5.5 million in roads as it reveals its £642 million budget.


Sturgeon announces end to Covid legal restrictions from March 21

22 February 2022
Sturgeon announces end to Covid legal restrictions from March 21

Sturgeon announces end to Covid legal restrictions from March 21

22 February 2022

All Covid legal restrictions mandating such things as wearing face coverings and contact tracing will come to an end on March 21.


Revamped Highland hotel looks to the future

16 February 2022
Revamped Highland hotel looks to the future

Revamped Highland hotel looks to the future

16 February 2022

A TEAM is determined to realise the 'massive potential' of a landmark institution in the heart of a Highland town.


New pictures show the Victorian Market revamp take shape

06 February 2022
New pictures show the Victorian Market revamp take shape

New pictures show the Victorian Market revamp take shape

06 February 2022

The ambition is to create a contemporary European-style food hall


AirBnB-style short-term let operators will have to get a license from April of next year

30 January 2022
AirBnB-style short-term let operators will have to get a license from April of next year

AirBnB-style short-term let operators will have to get a license from April of next year

30 January 2022

MSP Emma Roddick urged councillors to act quickly on legislation to tackle noise, antisocial behaviour and housing shortages


Highland Council seeking a new £123,612 a year deputy chief executive

24 January 2022
Highland Council seeking a new £123,612 a year deputy chief executive

Highland Council seeking a new £123,612 a year deputy chief executive

24 January 2022

Some councillors still oppose the 'disappointing' move describing it as a huge political failing in local government


Restrictions introduced to tackle the Omicron variant to be lifted from Monday

18 January 2022
Restrictions introduced to tackle the Omicron variant to be lifted from Monday

Restrictions introduced to tackle the Omicron variant to be lifted from Monday

18 January 2022

The First Minister confirms that Scotland has turned the corner on the Omicron wave'


NHS Highland has the second worst record in Scotland for delayed discharge

16 January 2022
NHS Highland has the second worst record in Scotland for delayed discharge

NHS Highland has the second worst record in Scotland for delayed discharge

16 January 2022

Liberal Democrat MP Jamie Stone says 'health ministers have consistently failed to get a working system in place'


Council house rent hike on the cards in a bid to balance the budget

15 January 2022
Council house rent hike on the cards in a bid to balance the budget

Council house rent hike on the cards in a bid to balance the budget

15 January 2022

Officials say 'we need to generate sufficient income to continue to invest in housing improvements based on tenant priorities'


Highland businesses hoping easing of restrictions is just the start

13 January 2022
Highland businesses hoping easing of restrictions is just the start

Highland businesses hoping easing of restrictions is just the start

13 January 2022

The easing of restrictions imposed before Christmas will do nothing to help small hospitality businesses, claims the Federation of Small Businesses.


Fans can return to stadia and concerts from Monday in a boost to the Six Nations rugby, football and live music

11 January 2022
Fans can return to stadia and concerts from Monday in a boost to the Six Nations rugby, football and live music

Fans can return to stadia and concerts from Monday in a boost to the Six Nations rugby, football and live music

11 January 2022

But half of those attending events will need to have their vaccine status checked and to have had a booster


Communities urged not to miss out on local Scottish Government funding

10 January 2022
Communities urged not to miss out on local Scottish Government funding

Communities urged not to miss out on local Scottish Government funding

10 January 2022

Leading councillor Trish Robertson says the cash 'can really give a boost to local projects geographically spread across the Highlands'


Highland Council warns services could be affected as 'peak levels of Covid are expected in the coming weeks'

08 January 2022
Highland Council warns services could be affected as 'peak levels of Covid are expected in the coming weeks'

Highland Council warns services could be affected as 'peak levels of Covid are expected in the coming weeks'

08 January 2022

Leader Margaret Davidson says 'I simply ask everyone to please continue to follow government guidance'


Controversial plans for a single Highland remote air traffic control base in Inverness have been scrapped

07 January 2022
Controversial plans for a single Highland remote air traffic control base in Inverness have been scrapped

Controversial plans for a single Highland remote air traffic control base in Inverness have been scrapped

07 January 2022

But Inverness Airport still likely to get the new technology at some point, it emerges.


Tourists advised to plan ahead and check the dos and don'ts before arriving in the Highlands

05 January 2022
Tourists advised to plan ahead and check the dos and don'ts before arriving in the Highlands

Tourists advised to plan ahead and check the dos and don'ts before arriving in the Highlands

05 January 2022

Tourism Committee Chairman Gordon Adam says 'wherever possible people should plan and book ahead, particularly for the Spring or Summer'


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