Highland Council

But critics are still not jumping for joy over what they call 'significantly' lower rates

RISING costs and budget uncertainty has prompted Highland Council to consider extra funding for early learning and childcare (ELC).

A detailed report for next week’s full council meeting lays out the full extent of its budget problems.

An opposition councillor has hit out at the council’s refusal to consider opening premises as “heat hubs” for those struggling afford fuel bills.

Highland Council thinks it just might.

Young people in Kinlochbervie and the surrounding area are set to benefit from a new portacabin to house youth service activities.

With a £40 million blackhole projected, council leader Raymond Bremner warns 'we will be faced with tough decisions'

Highland Council has confirmed that its online process for short term let licence applications is now open.

Caithness councillor says people have to go elsewhere for the service

Achievements are a source of great pride says Highland Council education chairman.

Cllr Andrew Jarvie asks if the council can’t work within private sector budgets 'how on earth does it expect our partners to be able to?'

The promotion aims to flag the benefits of exercise and a longer-term membership.

More than 400 Ukrainian refugees are currently living in Highland hotels, including Inverness, Strathpeffer and Aviemore.

Plans for a new malt whisky distillery on the south bank of the Dornoch Firth have been given the green light by Highland Council.

There are a total of eight seats on Melvich Community Council.

The new homes are the third and fourth phases in an overall 194-unit development.

The school worked towards its latest award by focussing on litter and waste, biodiversity, and water.

There is still time to fill out the Local Housing Strategy survey which is open until the end of the month.

Licences to be applied for after October 1

The measures include a one-off £145 payment to the worst off households and an extension of free school meals