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Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

15 January 2025

The march through the city was launched after a meeting between hospitality businesses and the council at Eden Court.


Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

15 January 2025

Business leader Colin Marr says ‘I can't think of another tax which has taxes on top of it’.


Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

12 January 2025

ONLY two fines for dog fouling have been issued since 2021 in the Highlands, prompting local politicians to call out “lazy and selfish” pet owners.


COLUMN: Highland Council’s financial plan is anything but sound

COLUMN: Highland Council’s financial plan is anything but sound

COLUMN: Highland Council’s financial plan is anything but sound

12 January 2025

Highland Council currently has a total debt of £1.277 billion and this costs £93.3 million per year in loan charges.


1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

11 January 2025

The association fears it will be ‘an extra tax on visitors and locals’ while evidence from abroad argues it will not put tourists off visiting.


WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

11 January 2025

Work on transforming Inverness Castle into a major tourist attraction has passed “another big milestone”.


Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

10 January 2025

Thousands of Highland school and nursery children are set for another day at home as the cold snap continues.


Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

09 January 2025

Around 20,000 school pupils and nursery children in the Highland Council area are staying at home today after heavy snow overnight forced closures.


More than 5000 children stay home as Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

More than 5000 children stay home as Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

More than 5000 children stay home as Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

08 January 2025

Highland Council has announced the closure of a raft of schools and nurseries this morning after more heavy snow overnight.


Highland Council orders Infinity Trampoline Park in Inverness to close until a license is granted

Highland Council orders Infinity Trampoline Park in Inverness to close until a license is granted

Highland Council orders Infinity Trampoline Park in Inverness to close until a license is granted

07 January 2025

The business says that it will close in the meantime but hopes to reopen in time for the weekend.


Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

06 January 2025

The public has until February 25 to make their views known as critics slam the scheme as a waste of money.


LOOKING BACK: Lochinver Primary School nativity play

LOOKING BACK: Lochinver Primary School nativity play

LOOKING BACK: Lochinver Primary School nativity play

05 January 2025

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.


NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

04 January 2025

NHS Highland and Highland Council have agreed to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities.


Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

03 January 2025

Highland Council has reaffirmed its commitment towards exploring new renewable energy schemes in the region.


Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

03 January 2025

A prominent critic of reduced 20mph limits in Highland communities has urged people to make their voices heard when consultation is launched.


‘Significant’ new house building vow made amid Highland housing crisis

‘Significant’ new house building vow made amid Highland housing crisis

‘Significant’ new house building vow made amid Highland housing crisis

31 December 2024

Plans to drive forward “significant new housing” in the Highlands will be unveiled early in 2025, a major housing society has vowed.


What happened to Highland Council’s vow to make Inverness ‘Carbon Clever’ by 2025?

What happened to Highland Council’s vow to make Inverness ‘Carbon Clever’ by 2025?

What happened to Highland Council’s vow to make Inverness ‘Carbon Clever’ by 2025?

29 December 2024

We look at the rise and fall of the local authority’s ‘flagship’ climate change policy.


20mph speed limits to be made permanent under council plans

20mph speed limits to be made permanent under council plans

20mph speed limits to be made permanent under council plans

27 December 2024

New 20mph speed limits in communities across the Highlands look set to be made permanent.


Aliens crash their rocket in Rogart! Primary school production of a modern nativity play finds appreciative audience

Aliens crash their rocket in Rogart! Primary school production of a modern nativity play finds appreciative audience

Aliens crash their rocket in Rogart! Primary school production of a modern nativity play finds appreciative audience

22 December 2024

A social gathering was held after the performance with tea, coffee, mulled wine and baking.


Young stars light up stage in Golspie Primary School’s performance of nativity musical ‘Whoops-a-Daisy Angel’

Young stars light up stage in Golspie Primary School’s performance of nativity musical ‘Whoops-a-Daisy Angel’

Young stars light up stage in Golspie Primary School’s performance of nativity musical ‘Whoops-a-Daisy Angel’

22 December 2024

P1 pupils Ellie Sutherland performed the lead role with great enthusiasm.


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