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Highland Council inviting applications for free school meals and school clothing grant

The clothing grant is £140 for primary school children and £150 for those in secondary school.

Move to boost scrutiny of education rejected by Highland Council

The refusal was slammed as 'business as usual' following rock bottom primary literacy and numeracy rates

Funds to help Sutherland families as council announces £3.639m package – 'fantastic boost for the Highlands,' says council leader Raymond Bremner

Highland Council approved a package of support totalling £3.639m for low-income households and economic growth.

Difficult decisions ahead says council official despite budget underspend

Highland Council’s accounts show a £9 million underspend and healthy reserves.

Creich Community Council chairman Pete Campbell stands down after 20 years' service

Pete Campbell took a parting shot at Highland Council over the low level of grant aid given to community councils.

Council to be asked to take decisive action on literacy and numeracy results

Latest league tables show Highland is in last place for P1, 4 and 7 in Scotland.

Chromebook refresh for Highland pupils part of major investment

A massive investment in new Chromebooks for Highland pupils will also provide plenty of work for a refurbishment specialist.

Councillors asked to back NC500 bid for government cash.

Councillors will see the report on Thursday.

Pressure on Highland Council over short-term let licensing scheme set-up

Highland Council has revealed that it is under incredible pressure to introduce the short-term let legislation by October.

This new council does not appear to value localism

SNP councillors are now the dominant people in Highland Council's administration hierarchy.

Call for water safety for Drowning Prevention Week

AN initiative to raise awareness on the risks associated with water will be running from tomorrow.

Golspie school bus park plan stalemate

A compromise solution which would see the bus park opened up only during school holidays has not found favour with the school.

Speed limit plans for straight between Ardgay and Bonar Bridge taking 'too long', says newly elected councillor

Local communities campaigned for the speed restriction to be dropped from 60mph to 30mph on the mile-long straight.

Multiple bodies working to ease visitor pressures in Highlands

Three Highland Council-led multi-agency groups are working to manage and ease visitor pressures across the region.

Opposition claim rural areas do not matter 'one iota' to the new council administration

But leader Raymond Bremner denies the claims after a row over appointing CHAT boss to NHS Highland