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Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Former care home staff accommodation in Wester Ross looks set to be turned into accessible housing under plans lodged with Highland Council.

Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

Calls are being made for Highland Council to scrap the plan after the results of the economic impact assessment.

Parents and wider community ‘relieved and delighted’ as mothballed Melvich Early Learning Centre set to reopen

The local authority decided to mothball the facility last June due to low numbers.

Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

Prospective candidates will have until 4pm on Friday 10 May 2024 to submit their completed nomination forms.

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

The council claims it will save £310,000 with the new structure which aims to strengthen strategic and operational delivery.

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.

Highland Council and Outdoor Access complete improvements to numerous pathways across the Highlands

The Outdoor Access team and Highland council have completed a small-scale of projects to improve active travel on core paths across the Highlands.

Brora Rangers donate play park site to Highland Council

The playground at Brora Primary School is adjacent to the football club’s pitch.

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

The alarm was raised by a councillor concerned mourners could be taken in by fraud.

Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

Cllr Alasdair Rhind, who represented the Tain and Easter Ross ward, will be buried following a funeral service on Friday.

‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

The family at the centre of the allegations now just wants to ‘move on with our lives’ but are satisfied their daughter has been ‘vindicated.’

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

Highland householders are being blamed for causing a series of explosions at an East Lothian energy plant.

A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

Saddened community figures have called Cllr Alasdair Rhind a “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend”.

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: MSPs ‘not welcome’ to inspect the Highland’s dilapidated schools

He says it is ‘crucial’ schools ‘are not granted an exemption when it comes to political scrutiny.’

Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

He was backed by Struan Mackie who accuses the council of ‘creating a culture of fear and intimidation.’

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Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

Parents and wider community ‘relieved and delighted’ as mothballed Melvich Early Learning Centre set to reopen

Parents and wider community ‘relieved and delighted’ as mothballed Melvich Early Learning Centre set to reopen

Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council and Outdoor Access complete improvements to numerous pathways across the Highlands

Highland Council and Outdoor Access complete improvements to numerous pathways across the Highlands

Brora Rangers donate play park site to Highland Council

Brora Rangers donate play park site to Highland Council

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: MSPs ‘not welcome’ to inspect the Highland’s dilapidated schools

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: MSPs ‘not welcome’ to inspect the Highland’s dilapidated schools

Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

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