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Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

22 April 2024

Prospective candidates will have until 4pm on Friday 10 May 2024 to submit their completed nomination forms.


Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

20 April 2024

The council claims it will save £310,000 with the new structure which aims to strengthen strategic and operational delivery.


Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

19 April 2024

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.


MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

17 April 2024

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’


Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

17 April 2024

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.


Highland Council and Outdoor Access complete improvements to numerous pathways across the Highlands

Highland Council and Outdoor Access complete improvements to numerous pathways across the Highlands

Highland Council and Outdoor Access complete improvements to numerous pathways across the Highlands

16 April 2024

The Outdoor Access team and Highland council have completed a small-scale of projects to improve active travel on core paths across the Highlands.


Brora Rangers donate play park site to Highland Council

Brora Rangers donate play park site to Highland Council

Brora Rangers donate play park site to Highland Council

15 April 2024

The playground at Brora Primary School is adjacent to the football club’s pitch.


Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

12 April 2024

The alarm was raised by a councillor concerned mourners could be taken in by fraud.


Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

06 April 2024

Cllr Alasdair Rhind, who represented the Tain and Easter Ross ward, will be buried following a funeral service on Friday.


‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

05 April 2024

The family at the centre of the allegations now just wants to ‘move on with our lives’ but are satisfied their daughter has been ‘vindicated.’


Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

05 April 2024

Highland householders are being blamed for causing a series of explosions at an East Lothian energy plant.


A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

04 April 2024

Saddened community figures have called Cllr Alasdair Rhind a “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend”.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: MSPs ‘not welcome’ to inspect the Highland’s dilapidated schools

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: MSPs ‘not welcome’ to inspect the Highland’s dilapidated schools

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: MSPs ‘not welcome’ to inspect the Highland’s dilapidated schools

02 April 2024

He says it is ‘crucial’ schools ‘are not granted an exemption when it comes to political scrutiny.’


Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

02 April 2024

He was backed by Struan Mackie who accuses the council of ‘creating a culture of fear and intimidation.’


Clearway order instituted on road between Melvich and Reay due to parked vehicle ‘hazard’

Clearway order instituted on road between Melvich and Reay due to parked vehicle ‘hazard’

Clearway order instituted on road between Melvich and Reay due to parked vehicle ‘hazard’

02 April 2024

The one-week measure will be in force from tomorrow.


North West Sutherland Schools Group headteacher ‘over the moon’ at permanent appointment

North West Sutherland Schools Group headteacher ‘over the moon’ at permanent appointment

North West Sutherland Schools Group headteacher ‘over the moon’ at permanent appointment

01 April 2024

Mr Naples-Campbell was appointed the acting principal of the campus in June last year.


Strathnaver Museum at Bettyhill brings history to life for Farr Primary School pupils

Strathnaver Museum at Bettyhill brings history to life for Farr Primary School pupils

Strathnaver Museum at Bettyhill brings history to life for Farr Primary School pupils

01 April 2024

The pupils were shown round by Fiona Mackenzie, Strathnaver Museum development manager.


Last minute appeal for headteacher for Lochinver and Achiltibuie primary schools

Last minute appeal for headteacher for Lochinver and Achiltibuie primary schools

Last minute appeal for headteacher for Lochinver and Achiltibuie primary schools

28 March 2024

The Highland Council is recruiting for a new £61,839-a-year head for the two schools


Highland Council lifts threat of closure from Brora nursery after strong opposition

Highland Council lifts threat of closure from Brora nursery after strong opposition

Highland Council lifts threat of closure from Brora nursery after strong opposition

27 March 2024

Education officer Ian Jackson told parents earlier this week that the local authority did not intend to proceed with the closure proposal.


West coast offers new motorhome chemical toilet waste disposal for caravans on NC500 route

West coast offers new motorhome chemical toilet waste disposal for caravans on NC500 route

West coast offers new motorhome chemical toilet waste disposal for caravans on NC500 route

27 March 2024

A new toilet facility has opened at Gairloch beach, in a bid to cope with increasing pressure from tourism with high-quality infrastructure.


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