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Developer seeking to change number of houses at major new estate

Developer seeking to change number of houses at major new estate

Developer seeking to change number of houses at major new estate

29 January 2025

A developer is seeking to change its plans for one of the latter phases of a major new housing estate in Inverness.


Tenants’ Union backs for Highland Council visitor levy but demands some cash for the housing crisis

Tenants’ Union backs for Highland Council visitor levy but demands some cash for the housing crisis

Tenants’ Union backs for Highland Council visitor levy but demands some cash for the housing crisis

28 January 2025

The group Living Rent says ‘addressing housing inequality takes priority over expanding an already booming tourist sector’.


Visitor levy spat sees Lib Dem Andrew Baxter tell unnamed SNP councillor to ‘go back to school’

Visitor levy spat sees Lib Dem Andrew Baxter tell unnamed SNP councillor to ‘go back to school’

Visitor levy spat sees Lib Dem Andrew Baxter tell unnamed SNP councillor to ‘go back to school’

28 January 2025

It comes amid misinformation claims that the law compels its introduction when it does not.


Britannia parking’s debt collectors demand £170 from pensioner who never received a ticket

Britannia parking’s debt collectors demand £170 from pensioner who never received a ticket

Britannia parking’s debt collectors demand £170 from pensioner who never received a ticket

28 January 2025

The ‘cowboy style’ operation was slammed as a Highland Councillor suspects that the ‘business model relies upon this income’.


New ‘Shopper Bus’ to link retail parks and supermarkets

New ‘Shopper Bus’ to link retail parks and supermarkets

New ‘Shopper Bus’ to link retail parks and supermarkets

27 January 2025

A new bus service linking under-served city communities to Inverness’s retail parks and large superstores has been unveiled by Highland Council.


Double digit rise in sex crimes and anti-social behaviour reported by Highland cops

Double digit rise in sex crimes and anti-social behaviour reported by Highland cops

Double digit rise in sex crimes and anti-social behaviour reported by Highland cops

27 January 2025

The rises of 19 per cent and 28 per cent come after Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd warned “something has to give”.


Police Scotland reports 18 Highland drug deaths amid rise in dealing offences

Police Scotland reports 18 Highland drug deaths amid rise in dealing offences

Police Scotland reports 18 Highland drug deaths amid rise in dealing offences

26 January 2025

Chief Superintendent Robert Shepherd says the numbers are of ‘significant concern’


Highland Council to invest millions to secure more than 20 burial sites

Highland Council to invest millions to secure more than 20 burial sites

Highland Council to invest millions to secure more than 20 burial sites

26 January 2025

The move will see almost all areas of the region receive new or expanded sites.


Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence

Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence

Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence

26 January 2025

Key to the approach is working the Merseyside officers to tackle those dealing in the north.


Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

25 January 2025

Councillor Michael Gregson says ‘they are letting down the staff, the pupils, the parents and the people of the Highlands’


Housing crisis staff recruitment difficulties spark company’s plans for employee homes

Housing crisis staff recruitment difficulties spark company’s plans for employee homes

Housing crisis staff recruitment difficulties spark company’s plans for employee homes

25 January 2025

Difficulties recruiting staff have sparked an expanding business’ plans for employee houses.


‘Potential to place children at risk of harm’: Inverness nursery sparks concerns for inspectors

‘Potential to place children at risk of harm’: Inverness nursery sparks concerns for inspectors

‘Potential to place children at risk of harm’: Inverness nursery sparks concerns for inspectors

24 January 2025

Ness Castle Nursery received an unannounced visit from inspectors last month who found a large number of shortcomings.


Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

24 January 2025

Highland Council has announced the closure of a number of schools and nurseries affecting thousands of youngsters today as Storm Eowyn strikes.


Highland Council expected to pay £5.5m-£6m for D&E Coaches if deal goes through

Highland Council expected to pay £5.5m-£6m for D&E Coaches if deal goes through

Highland Council expected to pay £5.5m-£6m for D&E Coaches if deal goes through

23 January 2025

It is hoped if the deal goes through it could cut the £25 million school transport bill and boost public transport.


Enthusiasm for vaping has fag-end similarity to 1960s

Enthusiasm for vaping has fag-end similarity to 1960s

Enthusiasm for vaping has fag-end similarity to 1960s

23 January 2025

I would be thoroughly dismayed if my youngest offspring took up vaping, almost as much as if they started smoking, says out columnist.


Greens claim Highland Council only switched on the Victorian Market’s solar panels after 11 years disputed

Greens claim Highland Council only switched on the Victorian Market’s solar panels after 11 years disputed

Greens claim Highland Council only switched on the Victorian Market’s solar panels after 11 years disputed

23 January 2025

But the council insists that ‘all solar PV systems installed across its estate were fully operational from their respective installation dates’.


Castle intruders’ capture proves security team’s ‘tangible results’

Castle intruders’ capture proves security team’s ‘tangible results’

Castle intruders’ capture proves security team’s ‘tangible results’

23 January 2025

Security teams at Inverness Castle have been praised for their work - including tackling intruders on the site.


Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

23 January 2025

MSP Edward Mountain says ‘the situation in Highland schools is at breaking point’.


Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

22 January 2025

Highland Council has announced that it intends to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited.,


Highland Council plans to more than double rent this year with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans to more than double rent this year with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans to more than double rent this year with a rise of 8% in April

22 January 2025

That works out at an average of £372.84 more a year while the council claims the impact on tenants will be ‘minimal’


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