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Changes to controversial one-way system around Inverness Castle

Changes to controversial one-way system around Inverness Castle

Changes to controversial one-way system around Inverness Castle

30 November 2020

Changes are to be made to the one-way temporary system around Inverness Castle after concerns were raised about queuing traffic.


Highland firms told: 'Change is happening and whilst we may not have all the information yet we can still prepare'

Highland firms told: 'Change is happening and whilst we may not have all the information yet we can still prepare'

Highland firms told: 'Change is happening and whilst we may not have all the information yet we can still prepare'

30 November 2020

'They are there to help prepare to Ne'er Day change' says Brexit group chief


Phased 'greening' of Highland Council vehicle fleet welcomed

Phased 'greening' of Highland Council vehicle fleet welcomed

Phased 'greening' of Highland Council vehicle fleet welcomed

29 November 2020

Councillors have acknowledged the success of the local authority to date in 'greening' its fleet and meeting compliance requirements.


Ross-shire primary head teacher moves to quash Covid-19 rumour

Ross-shire primary head teacher moves to quash Covid-19 rumour

Ross-shire primary head teacher moves to quash Covid-19 rumour

29 November 2020

AN Easter Ross primary school teacher has urged people to resist the temptation to spread false rumours about Covid-19.


Highland Council agrees new fees for residential caravan sites

Highland Council agrees new fees for residential caravan sites

Highland Council agrees new fees for residential caravan sites

29 November 2020

New fees for residential caravan site licence applications have been approved by Highland Council’s communities and place committee.


Share of coastal communities funding pot ring-fenced for Ross-shire

Share of coastal communities funding pot ring-fenced for Ross-shire

Share of coastal communities funding pot ring-fenced for Ross-shire

29 November 2020

Communities across Ross-shire are being invited to stake a claim to a share of a £2.6m funding pot aimed at supporting coastal communities.


Retrospective planning permission for Muir of Ord homes

Retrospective planning permission for Muir of Ord homes

Retrospective planning permission for Muir of Ord homes

29 November 2020

Councillors have "reluctantly" granted retrospective planning permission provided the developer puts in place a number of mitigating measures.


Play parks in spotlight as Highland Council reveals repair cost

Play parks in spotlight as Highland Council reveals repair cost

Play parks in spotlight as Highland Council reveals repair cost

27 November 2020

An estimated £3.46m is needed to repair and maintain 339 Highland Council play parks.


Highland Council school meal debt probe amid pledge primary kids won't be denied dinners

Highland Council school meal debt probe amid pledge primary kids won't be denied dinners

Highland Council school meal debt probe amid pledge primary kids won't be denied dinners

26 November 2020

A ROSS-SHIRE councillor and former secondary rector has reiterated the local authority's stance that no child should go hungry at school.


Council to consult on burial grounds and Inverness crematorium

Council to consult on burial grounds and Inverness crematorium

Council to consult on burial grounds and Inverness crematorium

25 November 2020

Highland Council has a duty to manage burials, oversee memorial safety and cremations for around 1500 burials and 1200 cremations each year.


Cost of export health certificates required after Brexit agreed for Highlands

Cost of export health certificates required after Brexit agreed for Highlands

Cost of export health certificates required after Brexit agreed for Highlands

25 November 2020

A pricing regime has been agreed in Highland for the provision of export health certificates required after Brexit.


Eye sore or necessary public amenity – controversial bottle bank home to go to a public vote in North Kessock

Eye sore or necessary public amenity – controversial bottle bank home to go to a public vote in North Kessock

Eye sore or necessary public amenity – controversial bottle bank home to go to a public vote in North Kessock

25 November 2020

Ballot to be held in January to let battling residents decide.


'Fare' cop as police and trading standards check out taxis

'Fare' cop as police and trading standards check out taxis

'Fare' cop as police and trading standards check out taxis

24 November 2020

Police and trading standards aim to ensure drivers are operating within the terms of taxi licences and that vehicles are roadworthy.


Third case of Covid-19 confirmed at Highland secondary

Third case of Covid-19 confirmed at Highland secondary

Third case of Covid-19 confirmed at Highland secondary

24 November 2020

A letter was sent to parents of pupils after it was confirmed a third pupil, in S6, had contracted the coronavirus.


Road closures to affect Ross communities

Road closures to affect Ross communities

Road closures to affect Ross communities

24 November 2020

A SERIES of temporary road closures have been announced for parts of Ross-shire – including one which will shut the A890 at Lair railway bridge.


Shock over local authority estimates for upgrading Highland town's public loos

Shock over local authority estimates for upgrading Highland town's public loos

Shock over local authority estimates for upgrading Highland town's public loos

23 November 2020

Local authority estimates to renovate a Highland town's “smelly” public toilets have been greeted with incredulity.


'No vaccine for Brexit' warns Highland Council leader amid frustration over ongoing uncertainties

'No vaccine for Brexit' warns Highland Council leader amid frustration over ongoing uncertainties

'No vaccine for Brexit' warns Highland Council leader amid frustration over ongoing uncertainties

23 November 2020

There's no vaccine for Brexit and uncertainties over the process coupled with Covid-19 are doing the Highlands no favours, civic leaders warn.


Ross-shire secondary reminds pupils of Covid-19 protocols

Ross-shire secondary reminds pupils of Covid-19 protocols

Ross-shire secondary reminds pupils of Covid-19 protocols

23 November 2020

A ROSS-SHIRE secondary school has given pupils a reminder of its Covid-19 procedures.


Overhead power line upgrade proposal tabled in Ross-shire

Overhead power line upgrade proposal tabled in Ross-shire

Overhead power line upgrade proposal tabled in Ross-shire

22 November 2020

PLANS have been submitted to upgrade overhead power lines in Ross-shire.


Worried about money? New guide offers advice for those in Highlands struggling financially

Worried about money? New guide offers advice for those in Highlands struggling financially

Worried about money? New guide offers advice for those in Highlands struggling financially

21 November 2020

A guide has been produced to provide people across the Highlands with information and advice on support available to them.


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