Highland Council

Inspectors said that Kinlochbervie High School was in need of additional support and more time to make necessary improvements.

The public conveniences at South Bonar have been closed since December 28 due to “significant ongoing vandalism and arson”.

The first new broch in two millennia could be “the symbol of Caithness to the world”, those behind it said after lodging their planning application.

Feedback over the region’s new 20mph limits is now being examined by Highland Council ahead of a vote which could make them permanent this spring.

Opposition plans for education reforms, free primary school meals and lower hikes in council tax were rejected.

Details of what specifically was proposed were scant while the Greens ‘hail influence’ on securing £500k investment.

But senior Highland Council official Malcolm Macleod insists the local authority’s ears are open on thorny questions like VAT.

The Liberal Democrats want to place an emphasis on attainment in schools amid flagging results for north youngsters.

Council leader Raymond Bremner says there are 3000 not claiming pension credit and for me that is half the town of Wick’

A further £8m will be invested in renewable energy projects that have been touted for years.

Highland Council says 3000 more people could claim pension credits and therefore get winter fuel payments.

The government is seeking views on the proposed levy, which would give local authorities the power to introduce a tax on cruise ships in their area.

The idea is to create a sixth form college accessible online to all pupils in the Highlands to ramp-up learning and attainment.

A Parents Dancing Award was introduced at the dance competition for the first time this year.

Business leaders across the Highlands have united to back calls for changes to planned tourist levies.

Local authorities such as Highland Council are being called upon to review ASL provision processes.

Top councillors recognise ‘people are under severe financial pressure’ but say taxpayers will see their money’s worth

The £818m draft budget will be debated - and likely agreed - at a full meeting of the local authority next week.

Councillors have been told some new private hire drivers could not navigate “simple” trips to the likes of Inverness Airport.

The Highland Caravan and Campsites Association was launched at a meeting last Friday, chaired by Sutherland councillor Jim McGillivray.