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Dalneigh residents have lost their battle to save green space on St Valery Avenue

Dalneigh residents have lost their battle to save green space on St Valery Avenue

Dalneigh residents have lost their battle to save green space on St Valery Avenue

19 November 2024

A £2.36m project to build 8 bungalows got the go ahead and it should take 12 months to complete.


£11m former Torvean golf course housing project gets the green light

£11m former Torvean golf course housing project gets the green light

£11m former Torvean golf course housing project gets the green light

19 November 2024

Work on what Highland Council says are ‘much needed affordable homes’ will start next year.


Former Highland Council education boss takes on new role at Elgin City

Former Highland Council education boss takes on new role at Elgin City

Former Highland Council education boss takes on new role at Elgin City

19 November 2024

Her period as the executive chief officer of education was marked by not inconsiderable controversy.


Council says typo to blame after committee told Town House Wi-Fi cost £980k

Council says typo to blame after committee told Town House Wi-Fi cost £980k

Council says typo to blame after committee told Town House Wi-Fi cost £980k

19 November 2024

A paper to the Inverness committee incorrectly stated £0.98 million was spent on connectivity.


Did Highland Council really spend almost £1m to install Wi-Fi in the Town House?

Did Highland Council really spend almost £1m to install Wi-Fi in the Town House?

Did Highland Council really spend almost £1m to install Wi-Fi in the Town House?

19 November 2024

In a report on the commercialisation of the ‘multi-functional’ building the council claims to have invested £980,000 in connectivity.


Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

19 November 2024

New figures show the north is behind the national average in 13 out of 15 areas.


Inverness Foodbank granted £25k amid increasing requests for help

Inverness Foodbank granted £25k amid increasing requests for help

Inverness Foodbank granted £25k amid increasing requests for help

18 November 2024

A foodbank in Inverness has been awarded £25,000 as it faces rising demands for help amid the cost of living crisis.


‘Downright disgusting’: NC500 named as over-tourism ‘no travel’ destination

‘Downright disgusting’: NC500 named as over-tourism ‘no travel’ destination

‘Downright disgusting’: NC500 named as over-tourism ‘no travel’ destination

18 November 2024

Fodor’s Travel states that the route is one of 15 global tourist hotspots “collapsing under the burden of their own prominence”.


PICTURES: Beauty spot improvements plan lodged for Inverness woodland

PICTURES: Beauty spot improvements plan lodged for Inverness woodland

PICTURES: Beauty spot improvements plan lodged for Inverness woodland

17 November 2024

A beauty spot in Inverness looks set to get new paths and wildlife habitat improvements after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


Rentals planned for ‘long vacant’ city centre office space above Victorian Market

Rentals planned for ‘long vacant’ city centre office space above Victorian Market

Rentals planned for ‘long vacant’ city centre office space above Victorian Market

17 November 2024

Long vacant city centre office space looks set for a new use as rental accommodation after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

16 November 2024

High Life Highland’s green credentials have been honoured after it clinched a national award.


Vital £550k bridge repairs ‘postponed for a year’ after urgent multi-storey work leaves hole in budget

Vital £550k bridge repairs ‘postponed for a year’ after urgent multi-storey work leaves hole in budget

Vital £550k bridge repairs ‘postponed for a year’ after urgent multi-storey work leaves hole in budget

15 November 2024

Vital repairs on the Infirmary Bridge have been delayed by a year after urgent structural work to a multi-storey car park left a hole in the budget.


Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

14 November 2024

They relate to charges and their implications for both residents staying locally and small operators.


Winter payment text scam warning issued to Highland residents

Winter payment text scam warning issued to Highland residents

Winter payment text scam warning issued to Highland residents

14 November 2024

Winter payment scams could be targeting Highland residents, the region’s trading standards have warned.


City centre shawarma takeaway plan rejected

City centre shawarma takeaway plan rejected

City centre shawarma takeaway plan rejected

14 November 2024

Plans for a shawarma takeaway in Inverness city centre have been rejected by Highland Council.


Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

14 November 2024

Community Land Scotland chairwoman Ailsa Raeburn warns ‘availability of homes now at crisis level’.


‘Impossible to anticipate the standards of behaviours, decorum and respect’ - Caledonian Sleeper says new holiday rooms could attract stag and hen parties

‘Impossible to anticipate the standards of behaviours, decorum and respect’ - Caledonian Sleeper says new holiday rooms could attract stag and hen parties

‘Impossible to anticipate the standards of behaviours, decorum and respect’ - Caledonian Sleeper says new holiday rooms could attract stag and hen parties

13 November 2024

Train travel company fears potential for noise and security breaches.


New place of worship proposed for Inverness neighbourhood

New place of worship proposed for Inverness neighbourhood

New place of worship proposed for Inverness neighbourhood

12 November 2024

Watchtower Britain has applied for build a new Kingdom Hall on unused land sandwiched between Culduthel Avenue and the southern distributor road.


Fortrose Academy interim head teacher move made permanent despite recruitment not concluding

Fortrose Academy interim head teacher move made permanent despite recruitment not concluding

Fortrose Academy interim head teacher move made permanent despite recruitment not concluding

12 November 2024

Highland Council now needs to search for a new head for Inverness Royal Academy.


INVERNESS HOGMANAY - Red Hot Highland Fling: The real reasons why the event was cancelled

INVERNESS HOGMANAY - Red Hot Highland Fling: The real reasons why the event was cancelled

INVERNESS HOGMANAY - Red Hot Highland Fling: The real reasons why the event was cancelled

12 November 2024

Highland Council was worried about reputational damage if it did not make a profit.


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