'We need to develop more facilities that meet demand whilst protecting the environment'
A Scottish Parliament committee has unanimously rejected plans for a shake-up of Highland Council wards which have been widely criticised.
But HR boss Fiona Hogg warns that in dire cases of abuse staff could be fired
Long delays in accessing treatment sparked the rare show of cross party support from Conservative, Labour, Lib Dems and Greens
Emma Roddick says ‘I find it bizarre that ScotRail is using current passenger numbers to justify service reductions’
Jamie Halcro Johnston says 'I hope it will leave Humza Yousaf in no doubt of the growing anger that many are feeling'
At least £300 is unaccounted for but it is unknown if it was stolen or lost
The plant could cost up to £190 million but would save the council £11 million a year disposing of 80,000 tonnes of rubbish
The contract to start work on a new Inverness Prison is set to be awarded this month.
Mental health services in the Highlands are so bad that Conservative and Labour MSPs are working together alongside other parties to demand action.
The Highlands has by far the worst education estate in Scotland with one in three primaries and one in four secondaries in a “poor” condition.
She says 'our aim, Covid permitting, is that it will be in the first half of this Parliament – before the end of 2023'
Council bosses warns the pressure is mounting in tandem with the number of cases
MSP Maree Todd praised the council for finally crossing the finish line
MSP Maree Todd wants the commissioner to probe Highland road repairs, claiming the region is being outperformed by other local authorities.
The bid to bring the service in-house could save up to £1 million a year and provide local jobs
Ambitious plans for a National Care Service have received a frosty welcome from local councils after they were given just over two months to respond.
An advance planning notice has been submitted for the new Tain 3 – 18 campus marking a major milestone on the road to delivering the project.
The call was made as part of the annual canvas ahead of local government elections scheduled for May 2022
The Finance Secretary wed local man Alasdair MacLennan at a private ceremony on Thursday