Both constituency and regional list seats are now open for registration
The cash will fund new posts to help the local authority go carbon neutral by 2025
Finance Secretary and Dingwall-based MSP Kate Forbes says she is 'pleased' that councils accepted the offer and protected household finances
Caithness Councillor Struan Mackie has delivered a rebuke to Highland Council for not dealing with the "tragic" issue of funeral poverty.
Cllr Alasdair Christie says the plans are aimed at 'improving health and prosperity in our area'
Highland Council sets its budget on Thursday and is being asked to consider alternative options.
Rhoda Grant takes over the role of rural economy spokeswoman
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.
Nicola Sturgeon has appealed to the public to stick to the rules to help suppress the virus as soon as possible.
'Travelling across the Highlands by public transport can be a nightmare'
MSP Edward Mountain still has his doubts about its completion as deadlines are missed despite reassurances from the Justice Secretary
MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston says the lack of action risks investment, livelihoods and lives in the region
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.
AN explosive Highland Council meeting saw a number of councillors accuse the local authority of “intimidation and harassment” of elected members.
Dingwall and Seaforth councillor Alister Mackinnon cited 'personal reasons' for the decision to step down as budget leader.
The move was defended as allowing the council to fund upgrades to 14,000 properties
HR director Fiona Hogg says that with hindsight more clarity could have been offered to those receiving payouts
He says this 'sluggishness points to a failure within the Scottish Government to adequately prepare for this logistical effort'
But the public health Dr Tim Allison says it has been a success and is now running well
Vaccination programme being led by GP practices for now as priority groups targeted.