22 February 2024
Raymond Bremner says an extra £60 million would go ‘some way towards us being able to invest in important capital projects.’
22 February 2024
'Fantastic' news for campaigners that Salmond and Sturgeon will be called to explain to public enquiry why dualling was 'dropped' on their watch
21 February 2024
Focus on attainment was lost as councillors defend officials over a 'judgmental' education report critical of primary school staff.
21 February 2024
Council leader Raymond Bremner said: 'It has been our priority to protect jobs and services wherever possible.'
20 February 2024
But there is little information on roads spending as the £602.5 million budget seeks to plug a £65 million blackhole.
20 February 2024
Jamie Stone has accused the Scottish Government of "unforgivable incompetence" over the pause on funding for healthcare construction projects.
19 February 2024
Caithness councillor Karl Rosie has joined the Highland Independent group on the local authority, saying he wants to "put people before politics".
19 February 2024
Councillor Helen Crawford says asking 'teachers to mark more generously' is 'just a big sticking plaster.'
17 February 2024
Cuts to Network Rail increase the likelihood of railway line failures and cancellations, Highland RMT members have warned after more disruption.
17 February 2024
Providing council-owned & managed allotments across the Highlands must be included in the local authority's latest review, the region's Greens argue.
15 February 2024
593 staff past and present were overpaid and now face salary reductions, debt recovery and legal action to force the return of cash.
14 February 2024
Edward Mountain had been under fire for the £129 bill which, while legal, drew flak from politicians who argued he shouldn't claim for his own error.
13 February 2024
The Greens MSP says 'I am actively advocating for the establishment of a dedicated degree-level course in horticulture and business skills.'
13 February 2024
A letter has been sent to the Scottish Government highlighting the significant economic and environmental benefits of the project.
10 February 2024
The Inverness and Nairn MSP says of Humza Yousaf's pick that 'no one has put more effort into A9 dualling than Fiona'
06 February 2024
He says 'decisions by SNP and Green ministers in Edinburgh that will have a real impact on life here in the Highlands.'
06 February 2024
The Flow Country’s potential as a global exemplar for just transition to a low carbon future was explored as Scotland’s environment minister visited.
31 January 2024
The costs for a new prison in the Highlands will not remain within the estimated budget, the Scottish Government’s justice secretary admitted today.
31 January 2024
The forthcoming ban on disposable vapes will mean a cleaner, greener and healthier future for people in the Highlands according to a local MSP.
31 January 2024
North MSP Maree Todd is being urged to intervene over the need for "basic maintenance" tasks along several stretches of the A9 in the Highlands.