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Locals should be exempt from paying Highland Council’s visitor levy or ‘tourist tax’

MSP Douglas Ross who accused the SNP of failing to address concerns.

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

As it threatens to take one ex-employee to court despite cancelling a repayment meeting and not rescheduling.

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

A Highland MP has called for a controversial tourism levy to be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) if it is introduced.

REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

The weedkiller remains controversial for alleged but inconclusive evidence that it causes cancer.

Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.

With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.

Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others.’

Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

A report flagging Highlands and islands investment potential of up to £100bn, much in renewable energy, has been roasted by critics.

Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

The MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross is worried that over 13,000 homes in the Highland region are still using Radio Teleswitch Service meters.

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

A highly controversial plan for a £36m biogas plant that sparked fierce backlash and was rejected by Highland Council has been granted on appeal.

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

A report identifies an ‘unprecedented’ investment and jobs opportunity for the Highlands - and the barriers that must be overcome ‘at pace’.

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

Listen to episode one of our brand new look at what is going on behind the headlines in Beyond the Briefing.

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Locals should be exempt from paying Highland Council’s visitor levy or ‘tourist tax’

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

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