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NC500 glamping pods proposal is approved despite 60 local objections

13 June 2025
NC500 glamping pods proposal is approved despite 60 local objections

NC500 glamping pods proposal is approved despite 60 local objections

13 June 2025

Luxury glamping pods in a village on the North Coast 500 have been approved despite almost 60 objections from residents.


Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

23 May 2025
Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

23 May 2025

The extent of problems in Highland Council’s vehicle fleet have been laid bare after investigations revealed a series of “urgent” problems.


Community homes plan for Sutherland village given the green light

12 May 2025
Community homes plan for Sutherland village given the green light

Community homes plan for Sutherland village given the green light

12 May 2025

A community housing development in Sutherland that will ringfence homes for local people has been approved.


Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

03 May 2025
Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

03 May 2025

Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”


Battery scheme close to Castle of Mey faces council objection

28 April 2025
Battery scheme close to Castle of Mey faces council objection

Battery scheme close to Castle of Mey faces council objection

28 April 2025

Plans for one of Scotland’s largest battery storage sites has been objected to by councillors because it is just two miles from the Castle of Mey.


Highland Council scrap plans for overnight motorhome ban in Sutherland

27 March 2025
Highland Council scrap plans for overnight motorhome ban in Sutherland

Highland Council scrap plans for overnight motorhome ban in Sutherland

27 March 2025

Enforcement of the ban, forcing overnight visitors to move along, would’ve cost the council up to £41k.


Councillors agree pay increases

27 March 2025
Councillors agree pay increases

Councillors agree pay increases

27 March 2025

Councillors have agreed to boost senior councillor pay by between £5-11k this year.


‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

20 March 2025
‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

20 March 2025

Councillors hoped to take advantage of the lucrative North Coast 500 route, using the funds raised to improve services along the route.


Community group submits plans to convert historic harbour building at Loch Clash, Kinlochbervie, into tourist information point

06 March 2025
Community group submits plans to convert historic harbour building at Loch Clash, Kinlochbervie, into tourist information point

Community group submits plans to convert historic harbour building at Loch Clash, Kinlochbervie, into tourist information point

06 March 2025

Local development charity Kinlochbervie Community Company have submitted plans to transform the old harbour store into a tourist hotspot.


Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

25 February 2025
Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

25 February 2025

Councillors have been told some new private hire drivers could not navigate “simple” trips to the likes of Inverness Airport.


Bid for transformation of council’s children’s care service

07 February 2025
Bid for transformation of council’s children’s care service

Bid for transformation of council’s children’s care service

07 February 2025

Councillors questioned whether a draft three-year plan to implement the changes was “achievable”.


Council agrees to change health board model

13 December 2024
Council agrees to change health board model

Council agrees to change health board model

13 December 2024

The Highland health board was unique in its adoption of a lead agency model, which gave different powers to each authority.


‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

28 November 2024
‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

28 November 2024

A report outlining the extent of the overpayments was put in front of councillors at an audit committee today.


Highland Council van was blocking public EV charger for month at own headquarters

09 November 2024
Highland Council van was blocking public EV charger for month at own headquarters

Highland Council van was blocking public EV charger for month at own headquarters

09 November 2024

Councillor has said local authority must lead by example and more training needed


Mybster battery storage plant close to World Heritage Site gets approval

01 November 2024
Mybster battery storage plant close to World Heritage Site gets approval

Mybster battery storage plant close to World Heritage Site gets approval

01 November 2024

A battery energy storage system near Mybster has been approved by Highland Council planners, despite environmental concerns being raised.


Caithness councillor raises concerns over proposed battery storage scheme at Forss

09 August 2024
Caithness councillor raises concerns over proposed battery storage scheme at Forss

Caithness councillor raises concerns over proposed battery storage scheme at Forss

09 August 2024

A site close to Dounreay being considered for a battery energy storage system is one of two in the Highlands to have sparked concern among councillors


NHS Highland on course for £50 million overspend

01 August 2024
NHS Highland on course for £50 million overspend

NHS Highland on course for £50 million overspend

01 August 2024

NHS Highland is forecast to overspend by £50 million in the latest projections discussed on Tuesday.


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