Highland Council

Members of the public in the Highlands will be able to attend public events as part of the visitor levy scheme consultation.

The group Living Rent says ‘addressing housing inequality takes priority over expanding an already booming tourist sector’.

It comes amid misinformation claims that the law compels its introduction when it does not.

The ‘cowboy style’ operation was slammed by Dingwall Councillor Sean Kennedy who was also stung when the machines were out of order.

He says the move is a bid for ‘a platform where I can better represent and raise the concerns of the constituents’.

A Wester Ross school has secured "good" and "satisfactory" ratings from inspectors following their latest visit.

The rises of 19 per cent and 28 per cent come after Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd warned “something has to give”.

Chief Superintendent Robert Shepherd says the numbers are of ‘significant concern’

Since 2021, only ONE fine for fly-tipping in Ross-shire has been issued by the Highland Council — despite receiving numerous complaints.

The move will see almost all areas of the region receive new or expanded sites.

I would be thoroughly dismayed if my youngest offspring took up vaping, almost as much as if they started smoking, says out columnist.

Key to the approach is working the Merseyside officers to tackle those dealing in the north.

Councillor Michael Gregson says ‘they are letting down the staff, the pupils, the parents and the people of the Highlands’

Further derelict housing on a Dingwall estate is set to be demolished as part of an ongoing masterplan to transform housing in the heart of the town.

Highland Council has announced the closure of a number of schools and nurseries affecting thousands of youngsters today as Storm Eowyn strikes.

It is hoped if the deal goes through it could cut the £25 million school transport bill and boost public transport.

Difficulties recruiting staff have sparked an expanding business’ plans for employee houses.

MSP Edward Mountain says ‘the situation in Highland schools is at breaking point’.

Highland Council has announced that it intends to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited.,

That works out at an average of £372.84 more a year while the council claims the impact on tenants will be ‘minimal’