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Sutherland councillor’s motion offers hope for survival of Edderton Primary School earmarked for mothballing by Highland Council

Edderton Primary School, which has seen numbers dwindle to just two expected pupils for next year’s term, had been earmarked for closure.

Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

Highland Council say information services for parents of children with autism will continue as part of a new project.

Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

A public spending watchdog says Highland Council faces “challenges” in delivering ambitious infrastructure improvements in the next 20 years.

Oil spill at Lochinver Harbour had ‘minimal’ impact, officials say after large quantity of MGO is recaptured

Highland Council say the impact on operations at Lochinver Harbour was “minimal”.

New chief officer of education appointed for the Highlands

The Highland Council has appointed Bernadette Scott as chief officer education for primary and early years.

Rogart to spend ‘legacy funding’ on buying church and upgrading play park

Rogart Community Council is negotiating with the Church of Scotland to buy historic St Callan’s Church.

Walkers warned to keep off Dornoch Airfield

A new company is set to take over the running of the Highland Council owned Dornoch Airfield.

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

A Sutherland councillor has been suspended for two months for behaving “disrespectfully” towards the chairman and committee of a community group.

Major £1.1 million project sees facilities at Achmelvich Beach ‘transformed’

Highland Council has opened the extended car park and new toilet facilities at Achmelvich Beach in time for Easter weekend.

Highland Council assistant chief-exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

Assistant chief-exec Kate Lackie says the local authority had continued to fund the service ‘without fail’ and would have continued to do so.

Sutherland councillor faces Standards Commission hearing over conduct

Cllr Michael Baird is accused of contravening the Code of Conduct on issues of “respect and courtesy, and bullying and harassment”.

Open letter signed by community groups and trade unions calls for visitor levy to be used to tackle housing crisis

Groups and trade unions have joined forces to step up calls for a proposed tourist tax in the Highlands to be used to address the housing crisis.

‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

The National Autistic Society Scotland says its Highland Information Service will be forced to close due to lack of funding.

Controversial plans for visitor levy prompt 4000 ‘very mixed’ responses during consultation

About 4000 “very mixed” responses were received during the public consultation on the possible introduction of a visitor levy for the Highlands.

Controversial plans for visitor levy prompt 4000 ‘very mixed’ responses during consultation

About 4000 “very mixed” responses were received during the public consultation on the possible introduction of a visitor levy for the Highlands.

Costings awaited for Telford Bridge floodlighting project in Helmsdale

Helmsdale Community Council first discussed floodlighting the village’s historic Telford Bridge in July last year.

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MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

Sutherland councillor’s motion offers hope for survival of Edderton Primary School earmarked for mothballing by Highland Council

Sutherland councillor’s motion offers hope for survival of Edderton Primary School earmarked for mothballing by Highland Council

Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

Oil spill at Lochinver Harbour had ‘minimal’ impact, officials say after large quantity of MGO is recaptured

Oil spill at Lochinver Harbour had ‘minimal’ impact, officials say after large quantity of MGO is recaptured

New chief officer of education appointed for the Highlands

New chief officer of education appointed for the Highlands

Rogart to spend ‘legacy funding’ on buying church and upgrading play park

Rogart to spend ‘legacy funding’ on buying church and upgrading play park

Walkers warned to keep off Dornoch Airfield

Walkers warned to keep off Dornoch Airfield

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

Major £1.1 million project sees facilities at Achmelvich Beach ‘transformed’

Major £1.1 million project sees facilities at Achmelvich Beach ‘transformed’

Highland Council assistant chief-exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

Highland Council assistant chief-exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

Sutherland councillor faces Standards Commission hearing over conduct

Sutherland councillor faces Standards Commission hearing over conduct

Open letter signed by community groups and trade unions calls for visitor levy to be used to tackle housing crisis

Open letter signed by community groups and trade unions calls for visitor levy to be used to tackle housing crisis

‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

Controversial plans for visitor levy prompt 4000 ‘very mixed’ responses during consultation

Controversial plans for visitor levy prompt 4000 ‘very mixed’ responses during consultation

Controversial plans for visitor levy prompt 4000 ‘very mixed’ responses during consultation

Controversial plans for visitor levy prompt 4000 ‘very mixed’ responses during consultation

Costings awaited for Telford Bridge floodlighting project in Helmsdale

Costings awaited for Telford Bridge floodlighting project in Helmsdale

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