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Green policies prevent green dream from becoming a reality?

Green policies prevent green dream from becoming a reality?

Green policies prevent green dream from becoming a reality?

07 June 2025

Does Scotland have the capacity to realise the green vision, MSP Fergus Ewing wonders.


Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

06 June 2025

It will hire quality improvement managers and officials plan to meet all head teachers and staff.


Highland Council area has the third worst road casualty figures in Scotland

Highland Council area has the third worst road casualty figures in Scotland

Highland Council area has the third worst road casualty figures in Scotland

03 June 2025

New Scottish Government statistics show the region is just behind Glasgow and Edinburgh with 403 ‘casualties’ between 2019-23.


Raigmore’s maxed-out intensive care unit sparks concerns about bed space

Raigmore’s maxed-out intensive care unit sparks concerns about bed space

Raigmore’s maxed-out intensive care unit sparks concerns about bed space

03 June 2025

Inverness and Nairn Lib Dem candidate Neil Alexander warn of ‘growing crisis’ in north healthcare.


Democratic ‘failure’ sparks Beauly convention on impact of Highlands renewable energy projects

Democratic ‘failure’ sparks Beauly convention on impact of Highlands renewable energy projects

Democratic ‘failure’ sparks Beauly convention on impact of Highlands renewable energy projects

02 June 2025

The public meeting on June 14 will be led by Councillor Helen Crawford and seven community councils.


Most staff at Highland Council getting £60k+ are in teaching which got pay rises of 25% or more since 2019

Most staff at Highland Council getting £60k+ are in teaching which got pay rises of 25% or more since 2019

Most staff at Highland Council getting £60k+ are in teaching which got pay rises of 25% or more since 2019

01 June 2025

The total bill for the local authority’s highest earners has risen five fold in the last five years.


£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

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

30 May 2025

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


WATCH: ‘I’ve always liked a good argument’ - Douglas Ross answers your questions

WATCH: ‘I’ve always liked a good argument’ - Douglas Ross answers your questions

WATCH: ‘I’ve always liked a good argument’ - Douglas Ross answers your questions

30 May 2025

Q&A with one of our Highland MSPs.


NatureScot and Scottish Government feeling the heat over gull menace and vow to hold ‘seagull summit’

NatureScot and Scottish Government feeling the heat over gull menace and vow to hold ‘seagull summit’

NatureScot and Scottish Government feeling the heat over gull menace and vow to hold ‘seagull summit’

29 May 2025

Inverness BID also hit out at inaction after guidance suggested people wear use hats and umbrellas to protect themselves


Douglas Ross MSP kicked out of Holyrood chamber

Douglas Ross MSP kicked out of Holyrood chamber

Douglas Ross MSP kicked out of Holyrood chamber

29 May 2025

Douglas Ross MSP has been removed from the chamber at Holyrood for heckling First Minister John Swinney.


Highland Council’s 20mph limits now permanent amid criticism of its ‘ostrich school of consultation’

Highland Council’s 20mph limits now permanent amid criticism of its ‘ostrich school of consultation’

Highland Council’s 20mph limits now permanent amid criticism of its ‘ostrich school of consultation’

29 May 2025

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

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

28 May 2025

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


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

27 May 2025

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


‘Communities must benefit from tourism’ — Scottish Labour candidate backs plans for visitor levy

‘Communities must benefit from tourism’ — Scottish Labour candidate backs plans for visitor levy

‘Communities must benefit from tourism’ — Scottish Labour candidate backs plans for visitor levy

26 May 2025

One of the candidates for the Inverness and Nairn seat for the 2026 Holyrood elections is backing plans to introduce a visitor levy in the Highlands.


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’

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

24 May 2025

MSP Douglas Ross who accused the SNP of failing to address concerns.


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 is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

23 May 2025

As it threatens to take one ex-employee to court despite cancelling a repayment meeting and not rescheduling.


Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

21 May 2025

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.


Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

21 May 2025

A Highland MP has called for a controversial tourism levy to be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) if it is introduced.


Parents on potential school mobile device ban: ‘It is possible to live without using a mobile phone for eight hours’

Parents on potential school mobile device ban: ‘It is possible to live without using a mobile phone for eight hours’

Parents on potential school mobile device ban: ‘It is possible to live without using a mobile phone for eight hours’

21 May 2025

But others baulked at the idea of an absolute ban on school grounds saying they need to be in contact with their kids.


Skye Councillor Ruraidh Stewart named as Scottish Conservative Inverness and Nairn

Skye Councillor Ruraidh Stewart named as Scottish Conservative Inverness and Nairn

Skye Councillor Ruraidh Stewart named as Scottish Conservative Inverness and Nairn

20 May 2025

He will face Labour’s Shaun Fraser, Lib Dem Neil Alexander, the SNP’s Emma Roddick and independent Duncan Macpherson.


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