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MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

28 May 2025

Edward Mountain says original Transport Bill targeted high risk areas so people would comply with the new limits.


Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action: Brora Hub users, staff and supporters make their voices heard

Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action: Brora Hub users, staff and supporters make their voices heard

Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action: Brora Hub users, staff and supporters make their voices heard

28 May 2025

There was a good turnout at Brora Hub for the day of action.


REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

28 May 2025

Almost one in four pavement parking fines have gone unpaid in the Highlands since the national ban was introduced.


Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action protesters gather outside the Kyle Centre in Tongue

Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action protesters gather outside the Kyle Centre in Tongue

Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action protesters gather outside the Kyle Centre in Tongue

27 May 2025

Community health and wellbeing hubs in Sutherland and Dunbeath are taking part in a day of action today to highlight a “social care crisis”.


Highland Council puts parcel of land at Golspie on the market

Highland Council puts parcel of land at Golspie on the market

Highland Council puts parcel of land at Golspie on the market

27 May 2025

The 10.26-acre plot is located next to Golspie Business Park.


Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

27 May 2025

Officials insist ‘few people’ who actually support the scheme engage with consultation.


Highland Council school staff overpaid because sickness absences were not recorded

Highland Council school staff overpaid because sickness absences were not recorded

Highland Council school staff overpaid because sickness absences were not recorded

26 May 2025

Development comes as audit finds £624,000 was wrongly paid to past and present staff.


Alcohol sales part of Eastgate Centre food court revamp plan?

Alcohol sales part of Eastgate Centre food court revamp plan?

Alcohol sales part of Eastgate Centre food court revamp plan?

24 May 2025

Alcohol sales look set to be part of the transformation of the Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court experience.


Locals should be exempt from paying Highland Council’s visitor levy or ‘tourist tax’

Locals should be exempt from paying Highland Council’s visitor levy or ‘tourist tax’

Locals should be exempt from paying Highland Council’s visitor levy or ‘tourist tax’

24 May 2025

MSP Douglas Ross who accused the SNP of failing to address concerns.


Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

24 May 2025

A campaigner has compiled a list of “10 tricks” allegedly being used by developers to push renewable energy projects through the planning system.


Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

23 May 2025

As it threatens to take one ex-employee to court despite cancelling a repayment meeting and not rescheduling.


Ardgay and District Community Council dissolved by unanimous agreement at public meeting

Ardgay and District Community Council dissolved by unanimous agreement at public meeting

Ardgay and District Community Council dissolved by unanimous agreement at public meeting

23 May 2025

Ardgay and District Community Council was dissolved at a public meeting in Ardgay Hall last night.


Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

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.


Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

23 May 2025

In light of a 13 year-old boy’s letter to the Highland Council requesting for his support to be reinstated.


Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

22 May 2025

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.


Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

20 May 2025

A tourist tax in the Highlands is an "exceptionally frightening” prospect for the area’s hotel industry, according to a representative body.


Strathy South wind farm is under construction, SSE announces

Strathy South wind farm is under construction, SSE announces

Strathy South wind farm is under construction, SSE announces

20 May 2025

Work on the controversial Strathy South wind farm has begun nearly two decades since the scheme was mooted, SSE has announced.


REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

18 May 2025

The weedkiller remains controversial for alleged but inconclusive evidence that it causes cancer.


Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

17 May 2025

But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.


With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

16 May 2025

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.


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