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Highland Council aims to create an energy from waste hub in Inverness

18 September 2021
Highland Council aims to create an energy from waste hub in Inverness

Highland Council aims to create an energy from waste hub in Inverness

18 September 2021

The plant could cost up to £190 million but would save the council £11 million a year disposing of 80,000 tonnes of rubbish


Contract for new £110 million Inverness Prison set to be awarded this month

15 September 2021
Contract for new £110 million Inverness Prison set to be awarded this month

Contract for new £110 million Inverness Prison set to be awarded this month

15 September 2021

The contract to start work on a new Inverness Prison is set to be awarded this month.


Plea to health secretary for improved mental health services in rural areas

09 September 2021
Plea to health secretary for improved mental health services in rural areas

Plea to health secretary for improved mental health services in rural areas

09 September 2021

Mental health services in the Highlands are so bad that Conservative and Labour MSPs are working together alongside other parties to demand action.


Highlands is worst in Scotland for condition of school estate

08 September 2021
Highlands is worst in Scotland for condition of school estate

Highlands is worst in Scotland for condition of school estate

08 September 2021

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.


First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold Indyref2 before the end of 2023

07 September 2021
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold Indyref2 before the end of 2023

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold Indyref2 before the end of 2023

07 September 2021

She says 'our aim, Covid permitting, is that it will be in the first half of this Parliament – before the end of 2023'


Surge in Covid-19 cases leads to more than 1000 pupils and 150 staff self-isolating

03 September 2021
Surge in Covid-19 cases leads to more than 1000 pupils and 150 staff self-isolating

Surge in Covid-19 cases leads to more than 1000 pupils and 150 staff self-isolating

03 September 2021

Council bosses warns the pressure is mounting in tandem with the number of cases


Highland Council meets target on ambitious Scottish Government plan to give 1140 free hours of early learning and childcare

02 September 2021
Highland Council meets target on ambitious Scottish Government plan to give 1140 free hours of early learning and childcare

Highland Council meets target on ambitious Scottish Government plan to give 1140 free hours of early learning and childcare

02 September 2021

MSP Maree Todd praised the council for finally crossing the finish line


Highland Council referred to Scotland’s Road Work Commissioner over performance in repairs delivery

29 August 2021
Highland Council referred to Scotland’s Road Work Commissioner over performance in repairs delivery

Highland Council referred to Scotland’s Road Work Commissioner over performance in repairs delivery

29 August 2021

MSP Maree Todd wants the commissioner to probe Highland road repairs, claiming the region is being outperformed by other local authorities.


'Substantial progress' made on Highland Council IT overhaul

25 August 2021
'Substantial progress' made on Highland Council IT overhaul

'Substantial progress' made on Highland Council IT overhaul

25 August 2021

The bid to bring the service in-house could save up to £1 million a year and provide local jobs


Concern over timeframe for care service feedback

15 August 2021
Concern over timeframe for care service feedback

Concern over timeframe for care service feedback

15 August 2021

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.


New Tain school campus bid reaches new milestone as planning notice tabled

14 August 2021
New Tain school campus bid reaches new milestone as planning notice tabled

New Tain school campus bid reaches new milestone as planning notice tabled

14 August 2021

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.


Highland residents are told not to lose their voice and check their voter registration details are up to date

11 August 2021
Highland residents are told not to lose their voice and check their voter registration details are up to date

Highland residents are told not to lose their voice and check their voter registration details are up to date

11 August 2021

The call was made as part of the annual canvas ahead of local government elections scheduled for May 2022


Exclusive Pictures: Highland MSP Kate Forbes gets married in her hometown of Dingwall

29 July 2021
Exclusive Pictures: Highland MSP Kate Forbes gets married in her hometown of Dingwall

Exclusive Pictures: Highland MSP Kate Forbes gets married in her hometown of Dingwall

29 July 2021

The Finance Secretary wed local man Alasdair MacLennan at a private ceremony on Thursday


Highland Council's access rangers hit back after 'ridiculous assumptions' led to criticism and abuse online

10 July 2021
Highland Council's access rangers hit back after 'ridiculous assumptions' led to criticism and abuse online

Highland Council's access rangers hit back after 'ridiculous assumptions' led to criticism and abuse online

10 July 2021

They explained they were not heavy handed after discovering dirty campers near Loch Ness


Health services in Highlands battling to weather Covid storm

09 July 2021
Health services in Highlands battling to weather Covid storm

Health services in Highlands battling to weather Covid storm

09 July 2021

A Sutherland MSP who is also in charge of public health for the Scottish Government has called on the public to help stretched services survive.


Raigmore Hospital put an emergency footing as Covid cases surge

08 July 2021
 Raigmore Hospital put an emergency footing as Covid cases surge

Raigmore Hospital put an emergency footing as Covid cases surge

08 July 2021

All elective operations are cancelled as Raigmore Hospital declares a Code Black


Eden Court announces the surprise departure of chief executive James Mackenzie-Blackman

08 July 2021
Eden Court announces the surprise departure of chief executive James Mackenzie-Blackman

Eden Court announces the surprise departure of chief executive James Mackenzie-Blackman

08 July 2021

He says 'It has been an absolute honour to lead Eden Court'


Eden Court announces the surprise departure of chief executive James Mackenzie-Blackman

08 July 2021
Eden Court announces the surprise departure of chief executive James Mackenzie-Blackman

Eden Court announces the surprise departure of chief executive James Mackenzie-Blackman

08 July 2021

He says 'It has been an absolute honour to lead Eden Court'


Highland businesses got more than £400 million in Covid loans

06 July 2021
Highland businesses got more than £400 million in Covid loans

Highland businesses got more than £400 million in Covid loans

06 July 2021

The British Business Bank issued 10,881 loans ranging from £2000 to £5 million


Scottish Government launches consultation on rented holiday homes and public urged to have their say

04 July 2021
Scottish Government launches consultation on rented holiday homes and public urged to have their say

Scottish Government launches consultation on rented holiday homes and public urged to have their say

04 July 2021

Highlanders have been called on to take part in a consultation on rented holiday homes amid concerns locals are being priced out of the market.


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