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Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

The council claims it will save £310,000 with the new structure which aims to strengthen strategic and operational delivery.


UPDATE: Marching on - The Apprentice Boys of Derry refuse to bow to public pressure against Inverness parade

UPDATE: Marching on - The Apprentice Boys of Derry refuse to bow to public pressure against Inverness parade

UPDATE: Marching on - The Apprentice Boys of Derry refuse to bow to public pressure against Inverness parade

A controversial Apprentice Boys of Derry parade planned for Inverness is set to go ahead as planned tomorrow.


Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.


Spinning devices on top of phone kiosks have been puzzling passers-by

Spinning devices on top of phone kiosks have been puzzling passers-by

Spinning devices on top of phone kiosks have been puzzling passers-by

Mini windmills have been drafted in as part of the effort to deter the menace of marauding gulls in Inverness city centre.


Black Isle Bar raises concerns about Highland Council excluding businesses over the Academy Street revamp

Black Isle Bar raises concerns about Highland Council excluding businesses over the Academy Street revamp

Black Isle Bar raises concerns about Highland Council excluding businesses over the Academy Street revamp

The bar asks how an economic assessment impact can be made without ‘the businesses currently occupying the city centre?’


New recycling bin collection system set to be introduced in Nairn in May

New recycling bin collection system set to be introduced in Nairn in May

New recycling bin collection system set to be introduced in Nairn in May

Changes to waste and recycling collection in Nairnshire will be introduced next month, the council has announced.


MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’


Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.


Edward Mountain doubles down on allegation that Highland Council is ‘dysfunctional’

Edward Mountain doubles down on allegation that Highland Council is ‘dysfunctional’

Edward Mountain doubles down on allegation that Highland Council is ‘dysfunctional’

The local authority says it ‘understands’ he only requested access to Charleston Academy in January, he said wanted access since last year.


Edward Mountain slams ‘dysfunctional’ education department after Charleston Academy visit

Edward Mountain slams ‘dysfunctional’ education department after Charleston Academy visit

Edward Mountain slams ‘dysfunctional’ education department after Charleston Academy visit

The MSP says he has never seen a worse school and hit out at boss Nicky Grant on ‘approved leave’.


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