Highland Council

A council committee observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect for those affected by the tragic incidents in Skye and Wester Ross last week.

Two planning applications that attracted public objections but are recommended for approval by planning officers could be ruled on this week.

A dental equipment technician has won a contest to name the new River Ness-side sculpture installed by Inverness Angling Club.

Highland Council is asking people's views on how they would like to see area-based funds spent.

GMB Scotland has announced this morning further strike dates affecting waste and recycling services across Scottish local government.

Controversial plans for 14 new turbines near Loch Ness will be recommended for approval despite objections from nearby communities.

A new Highland online exhibition will mark the 150th anniversary of an act of parliament that transformed the lives of Scottish children.

The Scottish Government has placed a ban on all non-household biodegradable waste going to landfill from 2025.

Highland councillors will next week discuss a strategy to bring the region’s 321 play parks up to scratch.

Highland Council has been making a fortune off badly parked motorists.

Waste workers strike escalates as Unite announces second wave of council strike action the union today confirmed.

Councillors have agreed to take an area of land in Nairn off the market and explore uses other than housing for it.

There was joy for high-achieving pupils at Nairn Academy today as the secondary school reported positive overall SQA exam results.

More than 4,500 young people across the Highlands received their SQA exams results today – with improved attainment in several key areas.

Councillors on Highland Council’s Nairnshire area committee have decided to put a Nairn workshop up for lease.

Councillors have agreed to take an area of land in Nairn off the market and explore uses other than housing for it.

Councillor Lyndsey Johnston has been appointed chairman of the Highland Council’s Black Isle area committee.

A Nairn workshop, store and yard could be sold if councillors give the proposal their approval.

A new early learning and childcare (ELC) building, has capacity for 129 children, at Hilton Primary has been completed and handed over to the school.

Land in Nairn could be used as a seating area if members of Highland Council’s Nairnshire area committee approve the move at a meeting on Monday.