Highland Council

That equates to a five fold rise over six years for those getting £60k or more a year.

That has delayed crews by a total 14,544 hours last year – the equivalent of 606 days.

Fears that growing numbers of short-term let properties are adding to the housing crisis will be discussed by Inverness councillors next month.

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

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.

A Nairn councillor shared her disappointment in the current system used to allocate additional support learning (ASL) resources in the Highlands.

A police and trading standards sweep of taxis in Inverness city centre has brought enforcement action on two vehicles.

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.

Approval to build an artificial sports pitch, car park, fence and floodlighting is due to expire in a matter of weeks.

Glamping pods and a house could be built on hillside near Reelig Wood under plans lodged with Highland Council.

LibDem candidate David Green fears the council is ‘effectively driving business away’ from local operators.

Nine burnt-out cars have been dumped and left to rust in a popular Inverness green space.

Highland Council say information services for parents of children with autism will continue as part of a new project.

Gas main engineers have dropped objections to a plan for a 50MW battery energy storage facility on the outskirts of Nairn.

A public spending watchdog says Highland Council faces “challenges” in delivering ambitious infrastructure improvements in the next 20 years.

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

An Inverness secondary school will remain closed today (Wednesday) because of a water supply failure.

A major cemetery in Inverness will remain operational until at least 2066 after plans for its expansion were given the green light.

The Highland Council has appointed Bernadette Scott as chief officer education for primary and early years.