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Hotel seeks expansion

PLANNERS have recommended a north coast hotel can double in size.

Far north pupils set to return to classroom on Monday

Pupils in the far north and elsewhere in the Highlands will be heading back to school next week.

Election 2021: Caithness, Sutherland and Ross candidates say how they will address some of the key issues

Read part one of our special series to discover what Libertarian Party candidate Harry Christian would do about housing and depopulation

Local authority support for Brora public toilets facelift

A HIGHLAND Council official is to attend next month's meeting of Brora Community Council to discuss the village's public toilets.

Highland Council lowers flags outside its buildings to half mast following the death of Prince Philip

Convener Bill Lobban says the Highlands 'join the nation in mourning'

New Highland Council Covid compliance officers appointed to ease safe return to business

Local authority recruits four dedicated Covid-19 compliance officers

Drifting snow on high routes makes driving conditions difficult in Sutherland

The wintry weather conditions is affecting the majority of roads across Sutherland, Highland Council has said.

PICTURES: Beast from the East returns as 'Pest from the West'

Gale forces winds and snow have returned to the far north in a two-day blitz of 'shochad storms' reminiscent of the 2018 Beast from the East.

Local authority reveals ambitious recruitment programme

Highland Council updated details on an ambitious recruitment programme to fill positions for key project and programme staff.

Bonanza as coastal fund is disbursed

SUTHERLAND councillors have today allocated more than £700,000 – the county's share of the new Highland Coastal Communities Fund.

Overturned lorry leads to road closure in Sutherland

The Lairg to Laxford Bridge route is affected.

Councillors clash over roads spending

The local authority now has a £44 million surplus for the financial year after it received further government funding.

Highland Council to recruit seasonal waste management staff as well as new access rangers

AN expected surge in visitor numbers have sparked the creation of 18 seasonal jobs to help the Highlands cope with the post-lockdown influx.

Post-lockdown visitor surge sparks new jobs to help Highlands cope

AN expected surge in visitor numbers have sparked the creation of 18 seasonal jobs to help the Highlands cope with the post-lockdown influx.

Highland Council congratulates Brora Rangers on historic win after local councillor makes statement at start of meeting

Council convener says: "I am sure there are many Jambos crying in their beer today and will be for some substantial time.”

Local authority on 'stronger footing' with higher level of reserve funding

Councillors have noted a revenue report with an update on Highland Council’s year end position which estimates Reserves at £44.1 million.

Highland Council advertises rangers' posts in Sutherland to promote Scottish Outdoor Access Code

HIGHLAND Council hopes to appoint 10 seasonal rangers to be the 'eyes and ears' of the authority on the ground.

Highland Council

Hotel seeks expansion

Far north pupils set to return to classroom on Monday

Far north pupils set to return to classroom on Monday

Election 2021: Caithness, Sutherland and Ross candidates say how they will address some of the key issues

Election 2021: Caithness, Sutherland and Ross candidates say how they will address some of the key issues

Local authority support for Brora public toilets facelift

Local authority support for Brora public toilets facelift

Highland Council lowers flags outside its buildings to half mast following the death of Prince Philip

Highland Council lowers flags outside its buildings to half mast following the death of Prince Philip

New Highland Council Covid compliance officers appointed to ease safe return to business

New Highland Council Covid compliance officers appointed to ease safe return to business

Drifting snow on high routes makes driving conditions difficult in Sutherland

Drifting snow on high routes makes driving conditions difficult in Sutherland

PICTURES: Beast from the East returns as 'Pest from the West'

PICTURES: Beast from the East returns as 'Pest from the West'

Local authority reveals ambitious recruitment programme

Local authority reveals ambitious recruitment programme

Bonanza as coastal fund is disbursed

Bonanza as coastal fund is disbursed

Overturned lorry leads to road closure in Sutherland

Overturned lorry leads to road closure in Sutherland

Councillors clash over roads spending

Councillors clash over roads spending

Highland Council to recruit seasonal waste management staff as well as new access rangers

Highland Council to recruit seasonal waste management staff as well as new access rangers

Post-lockdown visitor surge sparks new jobs to help Highlands cope

Post-lockdown visitor surge sparks new jobs to help Highlands cope

Highland Council congratulates Brora Rangers on historic win after local councillor makes statement at start of meeting

Highland Council congratulates Brora Rangers on historic win after local councillor makes statement at start of meeting

Local authority on 'stronger footing' with higher level of reserve funding

Local authority on 'stronger footing' with higher level of reserve funding

Highland Council advertises rangers' posts in Sutherland to promote Scottish Outdoor Access Code

Highland Council advertises rangers' posts in Sutherland to promote Scottish Outdoor Access Code

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