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William Angus, Local Democracy Reporter


Short-term lets ‘killing community feeling’ in the Highlands

01 May 2025
Short-term lets ‘killing community feeling’ in the Highlands

Short-term lets ‘killing community feeling’ in the Highlands

01 May 2025

A flurry of short-term lets have been granted across Inverness despite residential concerns “unknown” neighbours will impact their quality of life.


Inverness family garden home refused

23 April 2025
Inverness family garden home refused

Inverness family garden home refused

23 April 2025

Concern for mature trees and local biodiversity has stopped an Inverness resident from building a house in their own family garden.


Hotel pinning hopes on fresh restaurant plans

22 April 2025
Hotel pinning hopes on fresh restaurant plans

Hotel pinning hopes on fresh restaurant plans

22 April 2025

A hotel in Nairn has submitted fresh plans for a restaurant renovation after their last proposal was rejected by councillors.


Inverness Ice Centre seeks crowdfunding or faces closure

01 April 2025
Inverness Ice Centre seeks crowdfunding or faces closure

Inverness Ice Centre seeks crowdfunding or faces closure

01 April 2025

Recent energy price hikes have left the centre in a “precarious” financial position.


New school for Tornagrain by 2027

28 March 2025
New school for Tornagrain by 2027

New school for Tornagrain by 2027

28 March 2025

Councillors have given the green light for new a primary school in Tornagrain – its first for the planned new town.


Councillors agree pay increases

27 March 2025
Councillors agree pay increases

Councillors agree pay increases

27 March 2025

Councillors have agreed to boost senior councillor pay by between £5-11k this year.


Highland Council say renewable projects map ‘coming soon’ as communities demand action

22 March 2025
Highland Council say renewable projects map ‘coming soon’ as communities demand action

Highland Council say renewable projects map ‘coming soon’ as communities demand action

22 March 2025

Communities are calling for progress from Highland Council on their plan to map all renewable developments across the Highlands.


‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

20 March 2025
‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

20 March 2025

Councillors hoped to take advantage of the lucrative North Coast 500 route, using the funds raised to improve services along the route.


Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

25 February 2025
Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

25 February 2025

Councillors have been told some new private hire drivers could not navigate “simple” trips to the likes of Inverness Airport.


New primary school recommended for Tornagrain

21 February 2025
New primary school recommended for Tornagrain

New primary school recommended for Tornagrain

21 February 2025

Tornagrain is set to add a new primary school to its ever-expanding infrastructure.


Bid for transformation of council’s children’s care service

07 February 2025
Bid for transformation of council’s children’s care service

Bid for transformation of council’s children’s care service

07 February 2025

Councillors questioned whether a draft three-year plan to implement the changes was “achievable”.


Dog Falls new taproom given green light by Highland councillors

06 February 2025
Dog Falls new taproom given green light by Highland councillors

Dog Falls new taproom given green light by Highland councillors

06 February 2025

The ex-Semichem store on Queensgate to be repurposed despite residents objections.


Controversial £6m North Kessock EV charge hub, shop and restaurant gets green light

22 January 2025
Controversial £6m North Kessock EV charge hub, shop and restaurant gets green light

Controversial £6m North Kessock EV charge hub, shop and restaurant gets green light

22 January 2025

Developer West Coast Estates says it could create around 100 jobs.


Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?

17 January 2025
Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?

Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?

17 January 2025

Two major restaurant or retail chains could be coming to North Kessock as part of a new EV charging park.


Roadworks for development of 300 houses west of Nairn get green light

23 December 2024
Roadworks for development of 300 houses west of Nairn get green light

Roadworks for development of 300 houses west of Nairn get green light

23 December 2024

Road construction works for the first phase of the Delnies housing development in Nairn has been granted permission.


Closure of antisocial behaviour cases has halved

13 December 2024
Closure of antisocial behaviour cases has halved

Closure of antisocial behaviour cases has halved

13 December 2024

Reports of behaviour to Highland Council can vary from noise disturbances to criminal accusations.


Council agrees to change health board model

13 December 2024
Council agrees to change health board model

Council agrees to change health board model

13 December 2024

The Highland health board was unique in its adoption of a lead agency model, which gave different powers to each authority.


A taste of success for whisky duo with bottles priced up to £20k

29 November 2024
A taste of success for whisky duo with bottles priced up to £20k

A taste of success for whisky duo with bottles priced up to £20k

29 November 2024

Whisky retailer welcomes new tasting licence.


‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

28 November 2024
‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

28 November 2024

A report outlining the extent of the overpayments was put in front of councillors at an audit committee today.


‘They are treating Inverness like we are second class citizens’ over potential Post Office closure

27 November 2024
‘They are treating Inverness like we are second class citizens’ over potential Post Office closure

‘They are treating Inverness like we are second class citizens’ over potential Post Office closure

27 November 2024

The post office could be closed if no suitable buyer is found to franchise out the Queensgate store.


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