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Breaking: Highland Council chief executive Donna Manson is to leave the local authority

Breaking: Highland Council chief executive Donna Manson is to leave the local authority

Breaking: Highland Council chief executive Donna Manson is to leave the local authority

30 November 2022

She is expected to take over at Devon County Council, an official announcement is expected later today


Taxi fares hiked up 20% – but some operators say they don’t want it

Taxi fares hiked up 20% – but some operators say they don’t want it

Taxi fares hiked up 20% – but some operators say they don’t want it

30 November 2022

Highland licensing committee has agreed to increase taxi fares by 20 per cent – effective from February 13, 2023.


Council audit of Covid welfare support services provides 'full assurance' opinion

Council audit of Covid welfare support services provides 'full assurance' opinion

Council audit of Covid welfare support services provides 'full assurance' opinion

30 November 2022

In total, £9.937 million was provided through the scheme


Durness Primary School closed today due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Durness Primary School closed today due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Durness Primary School closed today due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

30 November 2022

Durness primary and nursery class are closed today.


Councillors swayed by Golspie High School bus park appeal

Councillors swayed by Golspie High School bus park appeal

Councillors swayed by Golspie High School bus park appeal

30 November 2022

The dispute over whether or not to open Golspie High School’s bus park to other vehicles appears to be at an end.


Highland Council bottom of class in education, according to national report

Highland Council bottom of class in education, according to national report

Highland Council bottom of class in education, according to national report

26 November 2022

North MSP says figures should be "a wake up call"


Community councillors unhappy over deal between Highland Council and Wildland for land purchase at Tongue

Community councillors unhappy over deal between Highland Council and Wildland for land purchase at Tongue

Community councillors unhappy over deal between Highland Council and Wildland for land purchase at Tongue

26 November 2022

Conservation and tourism firm Wildland Ltd is solely owned by Danish tycoon and Highland landowner Anders Holch Povlsen.


Big facelift plan for Whin Park in Inverness

Big facelift plan for Whin Park in Inverness

Big facelift plan for Whin Park in Inverness

25 November 2022

The first steps have been taken towards much needed improvements to Whin Park play area and boating pond on Inverness riverside.


Bonar Bridge pupils have the leading edge

Bonar Bridge pupils have the leading edge

Bonar Bridge pupils have the leading edge

25 November 2022

Three pupils at Bonar Bridge Primary School have achieved a High Life Highland Junior Leader Award.


Sutherland food safety officer Sandy Fraser retires after more than three decades in post

Sutherland food safety officer Sandy Fraser retires after more than three decades in post

Sutherland food safety officer Sandy Fraser retires after more than three decades in post

24 November 2022

Colleagues held a farewell dinner at the Trentham Hotel, Dornoch, some weeks ago in honour of Mr Fraser.


Highland councillors vote down a plan for early learning board

Highland councillors vote down a plan for early learning board

Highland councillors vote down a plan for early learning board

24 November 2022

Education committee members agreed to “step back” and allow officers to continue to negotiate payment rates for the sector.


Silver Rock Foundation funds sound equipment for Golspie High School

Silver Rock Foundation funds sound equipment for Golspie High School

Silver Rock Foundation funds sound equipment for Golspie High School

22 November 2022

The equipment will be used at school and community events.


Helmsdale parents upset over 'harsh' nursery inspection report

Helmsdale parents upset over 'harsh' nursery inspection report

Helmsdale parents upset over 'harsh' nursery inspection report

21 November 2022

Parents have said the report on Helmsdale Nursery is unfair and that their children are safe and happy there.


Council to challenge changes to far north constituencies

Council to challenge changes to far north constituencies

Council to challenge changes to far north constituencies

19 November 2022

A BATTLE is brewing over plans to redraw constituency boundaries in the far north, and reduce the number of Highland MPs.


All Highland schools to close on Thursday due to strike action by teachers

All Highland schools to close on Thursday due to strike action by teachers

All Highland schools to close on Thursday due to strike action by teachers

18 November 2022

The move will affect more than 30,000 pupils across the region


Council house tenants in arrears are 'vulnerable and in need of support' and legal action is a last resort

Council house tenants in arrears are 'vulnerable and in need of support' and legal action is a last resort

Council house tenants in arrears are 'vulnerable and in need of support' and legal action is a last resort

17 November 2022

Highland Council discussed the impact that the cost of living crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic have had on tenants experiencing rent arrears.


Highland councillors commend free period products scheme

Highland councillors commend free period products scheme

Highland councillors commend free period products scheme

16 November 2022

Highland councillors commend Scottish free period products scheme, which makes period products available freely accessible to everyone


Highland Council and HIE appoint settlement officer in bid to tackle depopulation in north-west

Highland Council and HIE appoint settlement officer in bid to tackle depopulation in north-west

Highland Council and HIE appoint settlement officer in bid to tackle depopulation in north-west

16 November 2022

The 12-month pilot project aims to reverse population decline in the area.


Highland Council wants to reduce the size of green wheelie bins

Highland Council wants to reduce the size of green wheelie bins

Highland Council wants to reduce the size of green wheelie bins

15 November 2022

The aim is to boost recycling and cut landfill but there are fears of a 'backlash'


Pressure mounts on Highland Council over lack of vehicle access to Melvich beach

Pressure mounts on Highland Council over lack of vehicle access to Melvich beach

Pressure mounts on Highland Council over lack of vehicle access to Melvich beach

11 November 2022

Portskerra resident Sarah Kerr launched a petition and survey over vehicle access to Melvich beach.


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