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Support for long-term unemployed in Sutherland with grant fund

Support for long-term unemployed in Sutherland with grant fund

Support for long-term unemployed in Sutherland with grant fund

09 September 2023

Highland Council has launched a grant fund to help unemployed residents, who require longer-term, more intensive support, get into work.


Counselling service available to children from age 10 at Sutherland schools

Counselling service available to children from age 10 at Sutherland schools

Counselling service available to children from age 10 at Sutherland schools

09 September 2023

An in-house school counselling service is working to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people across Sutherland.


Would you be interested in taking a lease on Dornoch Airfield?

Would you be interested in taking a lease on Dornoch Airfield?

Would you be interested in taking a lease on Dornoch Airfield?

07 September 2023

The Highland Council is providing the opportunity to lease an airfield.


Newly appointed Highland Council chief executive speaks of 'honour and privilege' in new post

Newly appointed Highland Council chief executive speaks of 'honour and privilege' in new post

Newly appointed Highland Council chief executive speaks of 'honour and privilege' in new post

04 September 2023

Derek Brown aims to make a difference to outcomes in the region.


Council invites Sutherland applications for nature restoration projects

Council invites Sutherland applications for nature restoration projects

Council invites Sutherland applications for nature restoration projects

03 September 2023

Highland Council invites Sutherland community groups to apply for a share of the 2023/24 allocation of the Nature Restoration Fund.


Council says 'no way' to No Mow May plans over almost £350,000 cost for 'special mowers'

Council says 'no way' to No Mow May plans over almost £350,000 cost for 'special mowers'

Council says 'no way' to No Mow May plans over almost £350,000 cost for 'special mowers'

03 September 2023

Bosses are concerned about the cost 'specialist mowers,' dealing with waste and 'unquantified additional costs.'


Clarification needed on £10 million community benefit fund, says far north councillor

Clarification needed on £10 million community benefit fund, says far north councillor

Clarification needed on £10 million community benefit fund, says far north councillor

01 September 2023

SSEN Transmission claims the money will have " a lasting positive economic impact in the region."


One month for operators to get a short term let licence under controversial scheme

One month for operators to get a short term let licence under controversial scheme

One month for operators to get a short term let licence under controversial scheme

31 August 2023

Owner of The Gatehouse near Thurso Maree McLeod says 'the process of applying for a short-term let with Highland Council was made easy.'


New primary one pupils for 2023 intake at Sutherland schools

New primary one pupils for 2023 intake at Sutherland schools

New primary one pupils for 2023 intake at Sutherland schools

24 August 2023

New primary one pupils have been settling in at schools across the far north.


Highland Council under continuing pressure over 'unsafe' Naver bridge as MSP Maree Todd calls for work on new structure to go ahead.

Highland Council under continuing pressure over 'unsafe' Naver bridge as MSP Maree Todd calls for work on new structure to go ahead.

Highland Council under continuing pressure over 'unsafe' Naver bridge as MSP Maree Todd calls for work on new structure to go ahead.

24 August 2023

Maree Todd was shown round the bridge by Bettyhill community members earlier this month.


Michael Gove is 'incredibly impressed' after visit to Nigg checking Green Freeport progress

Michael Gove is 'incredibly impressed' after visit to Nigg checking Green Freeport progress

Michael Gove is 'incredibly impressed' after visit to Nigg checking Green Freeport progress

23 August 2023

But the Levelling Up secretary is worried that not dualling the A9 may limit the 'full economic and social benefits.'


Highland Council road repair team 'will provide a better service to the public'

Highland Council road repair team 'will provide a better service to the public'

Highland Council road repair team 'will provide a better service to the public'

19 August 2023

Highland Council has taken another step towards establishing a specialist pothole team, saying it will enable a quicker response.


Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

18 August 2023

Highland Council is considering the implications of the looming Local Visitor Levy Bill.


Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

16 August 2023

Highland Council has been warned a controversial licensing scheme for short-term lets may be “legally unsound”.


Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

15 August 2023

News of the possible new passing loop has been hailed by campaigners, amid hopes it will boost train reliability on the Far North and Kyle lines.


It's back to school day for pupils across Sutherland after summer break – and milestone first day for many

It's back to school day for pupils across Sutherland after summer break – and milestone first day for many

It's back to school day for pupils across Sutherland after summer break – and milestone first day for many

15 August 2023

Pupils across Sutherland will join classmates throughout the Highlands in returning to school today after the long summer break.


Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

14 August 2023

ILLEGAL vape sales and dodgy knock-offs have sparked a plea to businesses to help stamp out the issue after more than 2000 were seized in a year.


Education chair welcomes new 71 probationer teachers to the Highlands

Education chair welcomes new 71 probationer teachers to the Highlands

Education chair welcomes new 71 probationer teachers to the Highlands

13 August 2023

The TIS scheme guarantees a one-year training post in a local authority to eligible graduates.


Highland Council tenant eviction figures 'one of the lowest in Scotland'

Highland Council tenant eviction figures 'one of the lowest in Scotland'

Highland Council tenant eviction figures 'one of the lowest in Scotland'

13 August 2023

Most tenants remain willing to responsibly manage their rent accounts.


Highland tenant rent arrears below national average

Highland tenant rent arrears below national average

Highland tenant rent arrears below national average

12 August 2023

Yesterday (Thursday, August 10), Highland Council discussed the impact that the ‘cost of living’ has had on tenants experiencing rent arrears.


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