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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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