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Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

16 April 2025

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’

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

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

15 April 2025

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


‘Very good’ surprise inspection at nursery is hailed by council

‘Very good’ surprise inspection at nursery is hailed by council

‘Very good’ surprise inspection at nursery is hailed by council

15 April 2025

A glowing inspection for a Ross-shire nursery has been welcomed by Highland Council.


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

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

14 April 2025

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


Fight against controversial new housing sparks crunch meeting

Fight against controversial new housing sparks crunch meeting

Fight against controversial new housing sparks crunch meeting

14 April 2025

Campaigners fighting against housing development on the "last remaining green space in Invergordon" have called an emergency meeting.


Holiday let cabins planned for croft site

Holiday let cabins planned for croft site

Holiday let cabins planned for croft site

13 April 2025

Three holiday let cabins could be built on croft land in the Lochalsh area under plans lodged with Highland Council.


14 homes planned for Lochcarron hillside under revised designs

14 homes planned for Lochcarron hillside under revised designs

14 homes planned for Lochcarron hillside under revised designs

12 April 2025

More than a dozen homes could be built on the outskirts of Lochcarron after new plans were lodged.


‘It’s time to grasp this opportunity for Dingwall’

‘It’s time to grasp this opportunity for Dingwall’

‘It’s time to grasp this opportunity for Dingwall’

12 April 2025

Sarah Atkin has worked at both St Clement’s and Dingwall Primary and believes co-location on a new site is a golden opportunity.


Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

11 April 2025

Controversial plans for a new distillery have been pulled temporarily by developers amid promises to revise them in the wake of vocal opposition.


‘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

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

11 April 2025

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


Why public toilets got Black Isle community excited

Why public toilets got Black Isle community excited

Why public toilets got Black Isle community excited

10 April 2025

The opening of a public toilet may not sound like much of a draw. But this one proved popular.


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

08 April 2025

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


Andrew Baxter says he can beat Kate Forbes because ‘the political tide is turning’

Andrew Baxter says he can beat Kate Forbes because ‘the political tide is turning’

Andrew Baxter says he can beat Kate Forbes because ‘the political tide is turning’

07 April 2025

The challenger for 2026 believes the seat is competitive ‘because my opponent is very much part of the problem’.


Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them

Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them

Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them

06 April 2025

Short memories over the impact of Covid on lifeline tourism, says Colin Campbell, amidst debate over tourist tax.


New quay at Nigg given the green light

New quay at Nigg given the green light

New quay at Nigg given the green light

04 April 2025

Plans for a new quay at Nigg have been approved despite long-standing concerns over noise and the potential impact on wildlife.


Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

04 April 2025

But the stats draw a blank on assaults of teachers or pupils and drugs or weapons.


Highland Council approve Invergordon FC plans to build floodlights, stand and fencing required for Scottish FA club license

Highland Council approve Invergordon FC plans to build floodlights, stand and fencing required for Scottish FA club license

Highland Council approve Invergordon FC plans to build floodlights, stand and fencing required for Scottish FA club license

04 April 2025

The club aims to have the improvements in place by 2026.


SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

04 April 2025

The company says the ‘key component’ together with others will help deliver £100 million in community benefit for north of Scotland.


‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

03 April 2025

A controversial parade by a Northern Ireland headquartered Protestant group is to be repeated in Inverness on April 12.


Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

03 April 2025

A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands and Islands will be discussed by key players in the region’s economy at a summit tomorrow (Friday).


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