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Caithness and Sutherland facing 'severe population decline'

Caithness and Sutherland facing 'severe population decline'

Caithness and Sutherland facing 'severe population decline'

12 December 2023

The threat of "severe population decline" is looming over Caithness and Sutherland, a Highland Council report has warned.


Sutherland MP Jamie Stone calls for Spittal to Beauly high-voltage power line to be laid undersea 'whatever the cost'

Sutherland MP Jamie Stone calls for Spittal to Beauly high-voltage power line to be laid undersea 'whatever the cost'

Sutherland MP Jamie Stone calls for Spittal to Beauly high-voltage power line to be laid undersea 'whatever the cost'

11 December 2023

Mr Stone is to raise the issue of a subsea cable with a UK Government Minister in the New Year.


Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

08 December 2023

Leader Raymond Bremner says 'there are considerable opportunities to derive more income to support the overall work of Highland Council.'


Green MSP Ariane Burgess raises Coul Links decision at First Minister's Questions

Green MSP Ariane Burgess raises Coul Links decision at First Minister's Questions

Green MSP Ariane Burgess raises Coul Links decision at First Minister's Questions

08 December 2023

Ariane Burgess urged First Minister Humza Yousaf to call in the Coul Links golf course application for Ministers to review.


'This is not the end': Campaign group Not Coul react to Coul Links planning consent

'This is not the end': Campaign group Not Coul react to Coul Links planning consent

'This is not the end': Campaign group Not Coul react to Coul Links planning consent

06 December 2023

Dr Tom Dargie of Not Coul said it was now likely the Coul Links application would be called in by the Scottish Government.


Green MSP Ariane Burgess 'shocked' at Coul Links decision

Green MSP Ariane Burgess 'shocked' at Coul Links decision

Green MSP Ariane Burgess 'shocked' at Coul Links decision

06 December 2023

Ariane Burgess said local residents "valued and cherished" the special and unique landscape at Coul Links.


ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

05 December 2023

She say amid 'the challenge of the climate and nature emergency, the wellbeing economy approach is a great way to go.'


Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

04 December 2023

Bullying within NHS Highland remains rife 18 months after a £2.8 million “healing process” was concluded.


SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

03 December 2023

The parties separately underlined how Scotland was energy rich but fuel poor and demand action from the UK government


New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

02 December 2023

The Scottish Conservatives did the analysis and then lashed out at the 'appalling betrayal' due to the “pitiful, snail-paced progress'.


Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

02 December 2023

Key railway improvements which could dramatically boost train reliability on Highland lines may not take place as soon as hoped, campaigners fear.


'Serious action' needed as rural areas struggle with fuel poverty

'Serious action' needed as rural areas struggle with fuel poverty

'Serious action' needed as rural areas struggle with fuel poverty

30 November 2023

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone is calling on the UK government to take "serious action" over fuel poverty in rural areas.


JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

29 November 2023

He says 'the promised autumn update on a new timescale has been missed – as if we’re not already used enough to missed SNP A9 deadlines.'


Coul Links rejection recommendation 'right response', says Green MSP

Coul Links rejection recommendation 'right response', says Green MSP

Coul Links rejection recommendation 'right response', says Green MSP

28 November 2023

Ariana Burgess has welcomed the recommendation by Highland planning officers to turn down the Coul Links golf course application.


RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

23 November 2023

She says 'if there are not enough jobs, not enough houses, unreliable transport and public services in these communities, people will not stay.'


HIGHLAND COUNCIL BULLYING: Staff speak about abuse fed by 'institutional secrecy'

HIGHLAND COUNCIL BULLYING: Staff speak about abuse fed by 'institutional secrecy'

HIGHLAND COUNCIL BULLYING: Staff speak about abuse fed by 'institutional secrecy'

23 November 2023

One whistle-blower says 'I was feeling so fragile that I actually did not want to live any more.'


Drew Hendy is calling for a £400 energy bill rebate before the UK budget

Drew Hendy is calling for a £400 energy bill rebate before the UK budget

Drew Hendy is calling for a £400 energy bill rebate before the UK budget

19 November 2023

The SNP MP says the ‘Tories must not leave families in the cold this winter.’


Ban pavement parking in the Highlands, MSP urges

Ban pavement parking in the Highlands, MSP urges

Ban pavement parking in the Highlands, MSP urges

16 November 2023

Green MSP Ariane Burgess wants Highland Council to follow Edinburgh's example in the interests of pedestrian safety people with mobility issues.


Pressure growing on Scottish Government over A9 as Fergus Ewing writes to transport minister

Pressure growing on Scottish Government over A9 as Fergus Ewing writes to transport minister

Pressure growing on Scottish Government over A9 as Fergus Ewing writes to transport minister

15 November 2023

He demands action from Fiona Hyslop on four shovel-ready sections after 'serial' broken promises.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: How Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 in roaming charges is beyond me

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: How Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 in roaming charges is beyond me

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: How Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 in roaming charges is beyond me

14 November 2023

He says 'no other employer I know would have accepted his excuses and borne his costs, especially as his current salary is close to £120,000.'


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