Highland Council

Finance Secretary and Dingwall-based MSP Kate Forbes says she is 'pleased' that councils accepted the offer and protected household finances

An East Ayrshire mum is calling on the Scottish Government to scrap brown bin collection charges by local authorities.

Caithness Councillor Struan Mackie has delivered a rebuke to Highland Council for not dealing with the "tragic" issue of funeral poverty.

New 20mph speed limit zones are being introduced across Scotland as part of the £1.1 million Spaces for People project.

North Coast Campus head teacher Katherine Wood has given a presentation on remote learning to Sutherland County Committee.

Council's pension fund invested £46 million in fossil fuel companies, according to Friends of Earth report.

The local group campaigning for major upgrading of the road network is taking its case directly to politicians after an "overwhelming" first week.

Cllr Alasdair Christie says the plans are aimed at 'improving health and prosperity in our area'

There will be no increase to council tax this year after Highland Council agreed its budget at a meeting on Thursday.

The budget proposals will be considered by Highland Council tomorrow, March 4.

Highland Council sets its budget on Thursday and is being asked to consider alternative options.

A Sutherland road is being closed for two weeks from today to allow underground electrical cables to be installed.

HIGHLAND Council has released a photo showing the devastating damage caused by the latest fire at a Ross-shire school.

The cost of carrying out urgent repairs on roads in Caithness and Sutherland is estimated to be around £16 million

Parts of the North Coast 500 route could benefit from new investment to tackle irresponsible tourism as part of this year's Highland Council budget.

Chairman Liam Taylor said roads workers pulled a number of vehicles out of ditches.

The letter outlines the plans for primary one to three, and confirms that pupils in primary four to seven should not expect to return before March 15.

Parents and senior phase pupils will receive letters this week giving more information about the return of some pupils to Highland schools next week.

Maintenance work is required on the A837 route in the Lairg to Rosehall area.

Highland councillors have paid tribute to roads crews who have been working hard across the region trying to keep routes in the region open.