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Michael Gove is 'incredibly impressed' after visit to Nigg checking Green Freeport progress

Michael Gove is 'incredibly impressed' after visit to Nigg checking Green Freeport progress

Michael Gove is 'incredibly impressed' after visit to Nigg checking Green Freeport progress

23 August 2023

But the Levelling Up secretary is worried that not dualling the A9 may limit the 'full economic and social benefits.'


Highland Council road repair team 'will provide a better service to the public'

Highland Council road repair team 'will provide a better service to the public'

Highland Council road repair team 'will provide a better service to the public'

19 August 2023

Highland Council has taken another step towards establishing a specialist pothole team, saying it will enable a quicker response.


Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

18 August 2023

Highland Council is considering the implications of the looming Local Visitor Levy Bill.


Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

16 August 2023

Highland Council has been warned a controversial licensing scheme for short-term lets may be “legally unsound”.


Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

15 August 2023

News of the possible new passing loop has been hailed by campaigners, amid hopes it will boost train reliability on the Far North and Kyle lines.


It's back to school day for pupils across Sutherland after summer break – and milestone first day for many

It's back to school day for pupils across Sutherland after summer break – and milestone first day for many

It's back to school day for pupils across Sutherland after summer break – and milestone first day for many

15 August 2023

Pupils across Sutherland will join classmates throughout the Highlands in returning to school today after the long summer break.


Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

14 August 2023

ILLEGAL vape sales and dodgy knock-offs have sparked a plea to businesses to help stamp out the issue after more than 2000 were seized in a year.


Education chair welcomes new 71 probationer teachers to the Highlands

Education chair welcomes new 71 probationer teachers to the Highlands

Education chair welcomes new 71 probationer teachers to the Highlands

13 August 2023

The TIS scheme guarantees a one-year training post in a local authority to eligible graduates.


Highland Council tenant eviction figures 'one of the lowest in Scotland'

Highland Council tenant eviction figures 'one of the lowest in Scotland'

Highland Council tenant eviction figures 'one of the lowest in Scotland'

13 August 2023

Most tenants remain willing to responsibly manage their rent accounts.


Highland tenant rent arrears below national average

Highland tenant rent arrears below national average

Highland tenant rent arrears below national average

12 August 2023

Yesterday (Thursday, August 10), Highland Council discussed the impact that the ‘cost of living’ has had on tenants experiencing rent arrears.


'Can do better' rating on Highland Council exam results rejected by education boss

'Can do better' rating on Highland Council exam results rejected by education boss

'Can do better' rating on Highland Council exam results rejected by education boss

11 August 2023

Scrutiny of exam results in the Highlands has prompted starkly different assessments.


Golspie Community Council on hunt for new members

Golspie Community Council on hunt for new members

Golspie Community Council on hunt for new members

11 August 2023

Anyone interested in joining Golspie Community Council is invited to its next meeting on Monday, August 14.


Returning officer invites nominations for Tain and Easter Ross Highland Council ward by-election

Returning officer invites nominations for Tain and Easter Ross Highland Council ward by-election

Returning officer invites nominations for Tain and Easter Ross Highland Council ward by-election

10 August 2023

The vacancy arose following the resignation of Sarah Rawlings in June.


Area committee approve winter service plan for Sutherland

Area committee approve winter service plan for Sutherland

Area committee approve winter service plan for Sutherland

09 August 2023

Members of the Sutherland area committee met yesterday


Highland Council hails improvements in latest school exam results

Highland Council hails improvements in latest school exam results

Highland Council hails improvements in latest school exam results

08 August 2023

Highland Council says data shows improvements made as young people receive their SQA exam results today.


Nigg woman sets out her stall in pitch for Tain and Easter Ross seat on Highland Council

Nigg woman sets out her stall in pitch for Tain and Easter Ross seat on Highland Council

Nigg woman sets out her stall in pitch for Tain and Easter Ross seat on Highland Council

06 August 2023

Veronica Morrison said of Tain and Easter Ross: 'It is important we get all the attention we deserve and need from Highland Council'.


Dunbeath nursery mothballing plan to be reviewed by Highland Council next spring

Dunbeath nursery mothballing plan to be reviewed by Highland Council next spring

Dunbeath nursery mothballing plan to be reviewed by Highland Council next spring

09 July 2023

Local authority says it has no statutory obligation to deliver nursery provision


Highlands' shock sewage dump figure

Highlands' shock sewage dump figure

Highlands' shock sewage dump figure

04 July 2023

Highland Council is taking action after the shock revelation that sewage was dumped 952 times in Highland through sewer overflows.


Condolences from council leader after north Highland 'murder-suicide'

Condolences from council leader after north Highland 'murder-suicide'

Condolences from council leader after north Highland 'murder-suicide'

04 July 2023

The Keiss 'murder-suicide' on Sunday afternoon has come as a shock to the entire Caithness community, according to the leader of Highland Council.


Highlands' shock sewage dump figure

Highlands' shock sewage dump figure

Highlands' shock sewage dump figure

04 July 2023

Highland Council is taking action after the shock revelation that sewage was dumped 952 times in Highland through sewer overflows.


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