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The total bill for the local authority’s highest earners has risen five fold in the last five years.
Inverness BID also hit out at inaction after guidance suggested people wear use hats and umbrellas to protect themselves
Opposition councillors sought a more nuanced approach including a review but administration bosses out voted them down.
But staff still got £624k more than they should despite tough new measures.
Edward Mountain says original Transport Bill targeted high risk areas so people would comply with the new limits.
Officials insist ‘few people’ who actually support the scheme engage with consultation.
Development comes as audit finds £624,000 was wrongly paid to past and present staff.
MSP Douglas Ross who accused the SNP of failing to address concerns.
As it threatens to take one ex-employee to court despite cancelling a repayment meeting and not rescheduling.
In the last three years more than four under 18’s a week on average have been admitted to Highland A&E due to the effects of drugs or alcohol.
Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.
But others baulked at the idea of an absolute ban on school grounds saying they need to be in contact with their kids.
He will face Labour’s Shaun Fraser, Lib Dem Neil Alexander, the SNP’s Emma Roddick and independent Duncan Macpherson.
The Highlands got £2.9 million in funding with the Inverness area receiving £838,162.
The cash comes from the Scottish Government and will be decided by local councillors.
It means applying to be granted status for the City of Sanctuary Award.
The weedkiller remains controversial for alleged but inconclusive evidence that it causes cancer.
Offenders involved with abusing bouncers, drug driving and setting fire to a house and a caravan.
Last year the Red Hot Highland Fling was cancelled amid fears it would not make enough cash.
Emergency services are in attendance, the A862 is closed in both directions, the A833 is also closed as far as Kiltarlity
