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Coastal sauna plan lodged near Black Isle community

A new bookable sauna overlooking the Moray Firth could be built near a coastal path on the Black Isle.

Ikea Inverness plan given the green light

Fans of Swedish furniture giant Ikea will find it even easier to get their design fix after plans for a new facility in Inverness got the green light.

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

A £300 million deal will help more than double the number of EV charge points in the Highlands before the end of 2027.

Highland Council backs government proposal to have option to create a cruise ship levy

The Highland Council has issued its support for a Scottish Government proposal to give local authorities the power to create a cruise ship levy.

20mph limits agreed amid criticism of Highland Council’s ‘ostrich school of consultation’

Opposition councillors sought a more nuanced approach including a review but administration bosses out voted them down.

Highland Council staff overpayments dropped by 77% in April this year compared to April 2024

But staff still got £624k more than they should despite tough new measures.

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

Edward Mountain says original Transport Bill targeted high risk areas so people would comply with the new limits.

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

Almost one in four pavement parking fines have gone unpaid in the Highlands since the national ban was introduced.

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Officials insist ‘few people’ who actually support the scheme engage with consultation.

Highland Council school staff overpaid because sickness absences were not recorded

Development comes as audit finds £624,000 was wrongly paid to past and present staff.

Funding boost for Dingwall’s 800th anniversary

Events to mark the 800th anniversary of Dingwall’s status as a Royal Burgh have been boosted following approval of £51k in community funds.

‘I understand the challenges’ - SNP candidate sets out by election stall

It is a case of giving it another go for the SNP candidate in the upcoming Cromarty Firth by election.

‘We need people prepared to fight’ - Cromarty Firth by-election candidate sets out her stall

The Scottish Greens candidate for the upcoming Cromarty Firth council by-election has spoken out against plans for new housing in Invergordon.

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 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 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 narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

The extent of problems in Highland Council’s vehicle fleet have been laid bare after investigations revealed a series of “urgent” problems.

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Coastal sauna plan lodged near Black Isle community

Ikea Inverness plan given the green light

Ikea Inverness plan given the green light

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

Highland Council backs government proposal to have option to create a cruise ship levy

Highland Council backs government proposal to have option to create a cruise ship levy

20mph limits agreed amid criticism of Highland Council’s ‘ostrich school of consultation’

20mph limits agreed amid criticism of Highland Council’s ‘ostrich school of consultation’

Highland Council staff overpayments dropped by 77% in April this year compared to April 2024

Highland Council staff overpayments dropped by 77% in April this year compared to April 2024

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Highland Council school staff overpaid because sickness absences were not recorded

Highland Council school staff overpaid because sickness absences were not recorded

Funding boost for Dingwall’s 800th anniversary

Funding boost for Dingwall’s 800th anniversary

‘I understand the challenges’ - SNP candidate sets out by election stall

‘I understand the challenges’ - SNP candidate sets out by election stall

‘We need people prepared to fight’ - Cromarty Firth by-election candidate sets out her stall

‘We need people prepared to fight’ - Cromarty Firth by-election candidate sets out her stall

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

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

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

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

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 narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

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