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1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

23 October 2023

Allegations include 25 physical assaults, five of sexual harassment with claims made against colleagues, bosses and even elected councillors.


Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

22 October 2023

The Highlands' multi-agency emergency response to Storm Babet has moved onto the recovery phase – but its teams warn dangers still persist.


Fallen tree 'partially blocked' A836 between Bonar Bridge and Lairg

Fallen tree 'partially blocked' A836 between Bonar Bridge and Lairg

Fallen tree 'partially blocked' A836 between Bonar Bridge and Lairg

19 October 2023

Roads operatives are on route.


Highland Council roads team 'put on stand-by' ahead of Storm Babet

Highland Council roads team 'put on stand-by' ahead of Storm Babet

Highland Council roads team 'put on stand-by' ahead of Storm Babet

18 October 2023

The council said its roads department is preparing itself to respond to flooding incidents when the storm hits.


Silverback Gym plans extension in Easter Ross town

Silverback Gym plans extension in Easter Ross town

Silverback Gym plans extension in Easter Ross town

18 October 2023

The gym hopes to extend its offering in the town.


School strikes set to hit Highland pupils and parents after Scottish union rejects Cosla pay offer

School strikes set to hit Highland pupils and parents after Scottish union rejects Cosla pay offer

School strikes set to hit Highland pupils and parents after Scottish union rejects Cosla pay offer

16 October 2023

Unison has announced plans for a "rolling series of strikes", with specific dates set to be announced "in the coming days".


YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council’s disinterest evident in its rubbish decision over NC500 clear-up

YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council’s disinterest evident in its rubbish decision over NC500 clear-up

YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council’s disinterest evident in its rubbish decision over NC500 clear-up

15 October 2023

Were does Highland Council stands on tourism and its impact on local communities?


Maree Todd urged to push for funding amid fears parts of north A9 'could be lost'

Maree Todd urged to push for funding amid fears parts of north A9 'could be lost'

Maree Todd urged to push for funding amid fears parts of north A9 'could be lost'

13 October 2023

North MSP Maree Todd is being urged by councillors to "take the lead" in pushing for funds to upgrade sections of the A9 in Sutherland and Caithness.


Elections to take place for two north Sutherland community councils

Elections to take place for two north Sutherland community councils

Elections to take place for two north Sutherland community councils

11 October 2023

Two community councils in Sutherland are to have elections next month to decide their membership.


Council calls for Highland communities to ask for support to help local roads be winter-ready

Council calls for Highland communities to ask for support to help local roads be winter-ready

Council calls for Highland communities to ask for support to help local roads be winter-ready

11 October 2023

Residents across the Highlands are being encouraged to get in touch with the council's resilience team to help local communities be ready for winter.


Wildflower poem earns Sutherland youngster a commendation in Highland contest

Wildflower poem earns Sutherland youngster a commendation in Highland contest

Wildflower poem earns Sutherland youngster a commendation in Highland contest

11 October 2023

Lochinver's George Appleby was among half-a-dozen youngsters whose poems won commendations from across the Highland Council area.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

10 October 2023

He says this is 'another example of the Scottish government proposing ill-conceived laws to cover the budget shortfalls.'


Lady Carbisdale gains seat on re-formed Ardgay Community Council

Lady Carbisdale gains seat on re-formed Ardgay Community Council

Lady Carbisdale gains seat on re-formed Ardgay Community Council

10 October 2023

As sufficient nominations were received for Ardgay & District Community Council, no election was required.


Your bin collection dates are changing – Highland Council flags up revised schedule to Dornoch residents following 'efficiency review'

Your bin collection dates are changing – Highland Council flags up revised schedule to Dornoch residents following 'efficiency review'

Your bin collection dates are changing – Highland Council flags up revised schedule to Dornoch residents following 'efficiency review'

10 October 2023

Highland Council is altering its collection routes in the town from Monday, October 23. However, not all bin collections are changing.


'Perhaps I am the Anne of Green Gables of Highland Council'

'Perhaps I am the Anne of Green Gables of Highland Council'

'Perhaps I am the Anne of Green Gables of Highland Council'

07 October 2023

'I really do believe that people can make a huge difference in their communities.'


Green targets set out with warning against 'business as usual' attitude

Green targets set out with warning against 'business as usual' attitude

Green targets set out with warning against 'business as usual' attitude

05 October 2023

Highland Council's plan to meet net zero carbon targets by 2045 is spelled out at council's climate change committee


Rosehall Primary School takes delivery of bird boxes as part of region-wide scheme

Rosehall Primary School takes delivery of bird boxes as part of region-wide scheme

Rosehall Primary School takes delivery of bird boxes as part of region-wide scheme

29 September 2023

Each bird box is mapped and monitored using a GIS data mapping system.


Apology from UK waste giant after weeks of mess and chaos at overflowing Highland bottle banks

Apology from UK waste giant after weeks of mess and chaos at overflowing Highland bottle banks

Apology from UK waste giant after weeks of mess and chaos at overflowing Highland bottle banks

23 September 2023

A UK waste disposal giant is apologising to the Highland public for weeks of chaos as 'glass mountains' continue to grow at overflowing bottle banks.


Sutherland MSP welcomes inclusion of Naver Bridge replacement in council's capital programme

Sutherland MSP welcomes inclusion of Naver Bridge replacement in council's capital programme

Sutherland MSP welcomes inclusion of Naver Bridge replacement in council's capital programme

22 September 2023

The review has allocated £11.5m for the new bridge project.


Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

21 September 2023

It was revealed last night that some north schools will close for three days next week.


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