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Opposition councillors sought a more nuanced approach including a review but administration bosses out voted them down.
But staff still got £624k more than they should despite tough new measures.
Edward Mountain says original Transport Bill targeted high risk areas so people would comply with the new limits.
Officials insist ‘few people’ who actually support the scheme engage with consultation.
Development comes as audit finds £624,000 was wrongly paid to past and present staff.
MSP Douglas Ross who accused the SNP of failing to address concerns.
As it threatens to take one ex-employee to court despite cancelling a repayment meeting and not rescheduling.
In the last three years more than four under 18’s a week on average have been admitted to Highland A&E due to the effects of drugs or alcohol.
Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.
The weedkiller remains controversial for alleged but inconclusive evidence that it causes cancer.
Six fire engine crews from Lairg, Dornoch, Invergordon, Dingwall and Inverness tackled the blaze - no animals or people were injured.
But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.
The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.
Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.
One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.
Jacqui Waring worked with NHS Highland to deliver improvements after her son Will Ogilvy took his own life aged just 28.
She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others.’
Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.
Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.
Listen to episode one of our brand new look at what is going on behind the headlines in Beyond the Briefing.
