Home News Highland Council

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

‘Growing demand’ sparks £500,000 Black Isle care home extension plan

A new care home which only opened its doors in 2021 is already looking to expand.

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.

£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.

Easter Ross hall’s cashflow conundrum eased with loan from Highland fund

The Seaboard Memorial Hall is involved in a wide variety of community projects.

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.

£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’.

50+ jobs ‘to be created at major new Inverness office’

A major expansion by a Highland-based energy and construction company could create more than 50 new jobs in Inverness, it has claimed.

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

Fake speed bumps locals ridiculed after being installed on a Highland street are being rolled out to 10 more locations - including some in Ross-shire.

Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club wants sell booze on the links and open its doors to the public

Bid for a license to increase opening hours to 1am and let non-members drink there.

Highland Council urge Tain community to have say as future of TRACC — and town’s only swimming pool — hangs in the balance

Five options have been put forward to consider regarding the future of TRACC in Tain.

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.

Parents urge council to ditch ‘absurd’ plans to remove principal teachers

Parents of pupils at Dingwall Primary are lobbying the council to ditch plans to remove principal teachers as part of cost-cutting measures.

Former BBC broadcaster and poverty and trauma expert appointed to top Highland Council roles

Maggie Cunningham and Dr Jim McCormick will head up the £870,000 poverty and equality commission.

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

Striking artists’ impressions have been released illustrating the plans for the major transformation of a popular Wester Ross hotel.

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

The rises are the local authority’s way of dealing with both a massive deficit and to invest in infrastructure.

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

‘Growing demand’ sparks £500,000 Black Isle care home extension plan

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

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

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

Easter Ross hall’s cashflow conundrum eased with loan from Highland fund

Easter Ross hall’s cashflow conundrum eased with loan from Highland fund

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

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

£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

50+ jobs ‘to be created at major new Inverness office’

50+ jobs ‘to be created at major new Inverness office’

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club wants sell booze on the links and open its doors to the public

Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club wants sell booze on the links and open its doors to the public

Highland Council urge Tain community to have say as future of TRACC — and town’s only swimming pool — hangs in the balance

Highland Council urge Tain community to have say as future of TRACC — and town’s only swimming pool — hangs in the balance

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

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

Parents urge council to ditch ‘absurd’ plans to remove principal teachers

Parents urge council to ditch ‘absurd’ plans to remove principal teachers

Former BBC broadcaster and poverty and trauma expert appointed to top Highland Council roles

Former BBC broadcaster and poverty and trauma expert appointed to top Highland Council roles

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

MOST READ