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Registration process now open for candidates seeking election to Holyrood

17 March 2021
Registration process now open for candidates seeking election to Holyrood

Registration process now open for candidates seeking election to Holyrood

17 March 2021

Both constituency and regional list seats are now open for registration


Local authority sets aside almost £500,000 for climate change work

12 March 2021
Local authority sets aside almost £500,000 for climate change work

Local authority sets aside almost £500,000 for climate change work

12 March 2021

The cash will fund new posts to help the local authority go carbon neutral by 2025


All 32 Scottish councils agree council tax freeze after getting Scottish Government compensation funding

12 March 2021
All 32 Scottish councils agree council tax freeze after getting Scottish Government compensation funding

All 32 Scottish councils agree council tax freeze after getting Scottish Government compensation funding

12 March 2021

Finance Secretary and Dingwall-based MSP Kate Forbes says she is 'pleased' that councils accepted the offer and protected household finances


Local authority urged to end funeral poverty with one in 10 paupers' funerals taking place in Highlands

10 March 2021
Local authority urged to end funeral poverty with one in 10 paupers' funerals taking place in Highlands

Local authority urged to end funeral poverty with one in 10 paupers' funerals taking place in Highlands

10 March 2021

Caithness Councillor Struan Mackie has delivered a rebuke to Highland Council for not dealing with the "tragic" issue of funeral poverty.


Cross-party support for Highland Council's 'positive budget'

04 March 2021
Cross-party support for Highland Council's 'positive budget'

Cross-party support for Highland Council's 'positive budget'

04 March 2021

Cllr Alasdair Christie says the plans are aimed at 'improving health and prosperity in our area'


Call for Highland Council to pump £42 million-plus into roads

03 March 2021
Call for Highland Council to pump £42 million-plus into roads

Call for Highland Council to pump £42 million-plus into roads

03 March 2021

Highland Council sets its budget on Thursday and is being asked to consider alternative options.


Newly elected Scottish Labour leader assembles a campaign cabinet to lead Holyrood election fight

02 March 2021
Newly elected Scottish Labour leader assembles a campaign cabinet to lead Holyrood election fight

Newly elected Scottish Labour leader assembles a campaign cabinet to lead Holyrood election fight

02 March 2021

Rhoda Grant takes over the role of rural economy spokeswoman


Local authority budget holds out prospect of NC500 improvements as well as council tax freeze

26 February 2021
Local authority budget holds out prospect of NC500 improvements as well as council tax freeze

Local authority budget holds out prospect of NC500 improvements as well as council tax freeze

26 February 2021

Parts of the North Coast 500 route could benefit from new investment to tackle irresponsible tourism as part of this year's Highland Council budget.


First Minister outlines way out of lockdown

23 February 2021
First Minister outlines way out of lockdown

First Minister outlines way out of lockdown

23 February 2021

Nicola Sturgeon has appealed to the public to stick to the rules to help suppress the virus as soon as possible.


Affordable 'smart ticket' would it easier to travel by public transport in Highlands

21 February 2021
Affordable 'smart ticket' would it easier to travel by public transport in Highlands

Affordable 'smart ticket' would it easier to travel by public transport in Highlands

21 February 2021

'Travelling across the Highlands by public transport can be a nightmare'


Spiralling cost of new Highland prison leads to concerns start on construction work could be delayed

19 February 2021
Spiralling cost of new Highland prison leads to concerns start on construction work could be delayed

Spiralling cost of new Highland prison leads to concerns start on construction work could be delayed

19 February 2021

MSP Edward Mountain still has his doubts about its completion as deadlines are missed despite reassurances from the Justice Secretary


First Minister backs away from confirming A9 and A96 dualling

10 February 2021
First Minister backs away from confirming A9 and A96 dualling

First Minister backs away from confirming A9 and A96 dualling

10 February 2021

MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston says the lack of action risks investment, livelihoods and lives in the region


Three fire stations in Sutherland to act as Covid testing centres after success of trial

09 February 2021
Three fire stations in Sutherland to act as Covid testing centres after success of trial

Three fire stations in Sutherland to act as Covid testing centres after success of trial

09 February 2021

A total of 21 Covid testing sites located at fire stations across the NHS Highland area are set to be launched after a pilot scheme involving Thurso.


Councillor accuses local authority of 'culture of intimidation and harassment'

06 February 2021
Councillor accuses local authority of 'culture of intimidation and harassment'

Councillor accuses local authority of 'culture of intimidation and harassment'

06 February 2021

AN explosive Highland Council meeting saw a number of councillors accuse the local authority of “intimidation and harassment” of elected members.


Local authority's budget leader stands down for 'personal reasons' with under a month to go until council budget

01 February 2021
Local authority's budget leader stands down for 'personal reasons' with under a month to go until council budget

Local authority's budget leader stands down for 'personal reasons' with under a month to go until council budget

01 February 2021

Dingwall and Seaforth councillor Alister Mackinnon cited 'personal reasons' for the decision to step down as budget leader.


Highland Council agrees a two per cent hike in rent for council housing, the second in two years

31 January 2021
Highland Council agrees a two per cent hike in rent for council housing, the second in two years

Highland Council agrees a two per cent hike in rent for council housing, the second in two years

31 January 2021

The move was defended as allowing the council to fund upgrades to 14,000 properties


Health authority apologies to victims of bullying whose compensation has been heavily taxed

30 January 2021
Health authority apologies to victims of bullying whose compensation has been heavily taxed

Health authority apologies to victims of bullying whose compensation has been heavily taxed

30 January 2021

HR director Fiona Hogg says that with hindsight more clarity could have been offered to those receiving payouts


Far North MP Jamie Stone tells Scottish Government to speed up vaccine roll-out

29 January 2021
Far North MP Jamie Stone tells Scottish Government to speed up vaccine roll-out

Far North MP Jamie Stone tells Scottish Government to speed up vaccine roll-out

29 January 2021

He says this 'sluggishness points to a failure within the Scottish Government to adequately prepare for this logistical effort'


Around 18,000 Highland residents have received Covid-19 vaccine so far, according to health board

25 January 2021
Around 18,000 Highland residents have received Covid-19 vaccine so far, according to health board

Around 18,000 Highland residents have received Covid-19 vaccine so far, according to health board

25 January 2021

But the public health Dr Tim Allison says it has been a success and is now running well


NHS Highland says the Centre for Health Science near Raigmore could be used as mass Covid vaccination site

24 January 2021
NHS Highland says the Centre for Health Science near Raigmore could be used as mass Covid vaccination site

NHS Highland says the Centre for Health Science near Raigmore could be used as mass Covid vaccination site

24 January 2021

Vaccination programme being led by GP practices for now as priority groups targeted.


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