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Five councillors slam Highland Council’s closure of Avonlea children’s home

Five councillors slam Highland Council’s closure of Avonlea children’s home

Five councillors slam Highland Council’s closure of Avonlea children’s home

28 March 2025

They say the local authority officials ‘decided to protect their positions and status’ and ‘quash discontent’.


Doubt cast on council’s version of events over children’s home closure and spark call for leader’s resignation

Doubt cast on council’s version of events over children’s home closure and spark call for leader’s resignation

Doubt cast on council’s version of events over children’s home closure and spark call for leader’s resignation

28 March 2025

The latest information on Avonlea undermines the council’s narrative leading to calls for Raymond Bremner to step down.


‘Precious city centre green space has for too long gone to waste’

‘Precious city centre green space has for too long gone to waste’

‘Precious city centre green space has for too long gone to waste’

27 March 2025

It might be easy to forget about the Northern Meeting Park, suggests our columnist.


Councillors agree pay increases

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.


Historic Ardersier building could be turned into boutique wellness hotel

Historic Ardersier building could be turned into boutique wellness hotel

Historic Ardersier building could be turned into boutique wellness hotel

27 March 2025

An Ardersier hotel that closed down last year could be turned into a wellness centre if plans are given the green light by councillors next week.


400 homes plan recommended for approval

400 homes plan recommended for approval

400 homes plan recommended for approval

27 March 2025

Plans for hundreds of new homes on land to the east of Inverness look set to be given permission in principle next week - despite local concerns.


Inverness Campus expansion plans including hotel and commercial and academic space to be discussed by councillors

Inverness Campus expansion plans including hotel and commercial and academic space to be discussed by councillors

Inverness Campus expansion plans including hotel and commercial and academic space to be discussed by councillors

27 March 2025

Further expansion planned at Inverness Campus will be discussed by Highland councillors next week.


Are Culloden Academy’s ‘demountable classrooms’ here to stay?

Are Culloden Academy’s ‘demountable classrooms’ here to stay?

Are Culloden Academy’s ‘demountable classrooms’ here to stay?

26 March 2025

The school falls far below the occupancy rate for any serious work to be done on the building.


Future of flumes to be decided: ‘Substantial’ investment in Inverness Leisure needed due to population growth

Future of flumes to be decided: ‘Substantial’ investment in Inverness Leisure needed due to population growth

Future of flumes to be decided: ‘Substantial’ investment in Inverness Leisure needed due to population growth

26 March 2025

Council acknowledges investment in Inverness Leisure is needed to cope with rising demand linked to more housing in the city and wider area.


Highland councillor objects to proposed 21.7 per cent pay hike saying ‘they are not reading the room’

Highland councillor objects to proposed 21.7 per cent pay hike saying ‘they are not reading the room’

Highland councillor objects to proposed 21.7 per cent pay hike saying ‘they are not reading the room’

25 March 2025

Michael Gregson says ‘the people are just not feeling the love, and this excessive pay rise to ourselves certainly won’t change that perception’.


Highland councillors set to get inflation busting 21% pay hike adding around £500k to the wage bill

Highland councillors set to get inflation busting 21% pay hike adding around £500k to the wage bill

Highland councillors set to get inflation busting 21% pay hike adding around £500k to the wage bill

25 March 2025

The move follows recommendations by the Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee.


PICTURES: New-look play area at popular park takes shape

PICTURES: New-look play area at popular park takes shape

PICTURES: New-look play area at popular park takes shape

24 March 2025

It is hoped changes at the Inverness attraction will be completed in time for Easter.


Highland Council to decide £148m plan for Charleston, Fortrose, Beauly, and Inverness High rebuilds

Highland Council to decide £148m plan for Charleston, Fortrose, Beauly, and Inverness High rebuilds

Highland Council to decide £148m plan for Charleston, Fortrose, Beauly, and Inverness High rebuilds

24 March 2025

Completion dates are all before 2030 as the local authority issues ‘earliest operational dates’.


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

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.


UK pandemic planning determined not to repeat ‘mistakes’ of Covid amid nationwide ‘worst case scenario’ exercise

UK pandemic planning determined not to repeat ‘mistakes’ of Covid amid nationwide ‘worst case scenario’ exercise

UK pandemic planning determined not to repeat ‘mistakes’ of Covid amid nationwide ‘worst case scenario’ exercise

21 March 2025

The exercise even includes Highland Council and looks at how to deal with a new outbreak that claims 840,000 lives.


Ferry good news for Nigg-Cromarty service as season extended

Ferry good news for Nigg-Cromarty service as season extended

Ferry good news for Nigg-Cromarty service as season extended

21 March 2025

Port of Nigg will fund the extended ferry service, ensuring greater accessibility across the Cromarty Firth during the busy spring months.


Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

21 March 2025

The Groat challenged it over its internal communications compared to what emerged publicly.


AVONLEA CLOSURE: The exclusive inside story of Highland Council’s handling of the troubled children’s care home

AVONLEA CLOSURE: The exclusive inside story of Highland Council’s handling of the troubled children’s care home

AVONLEA CLOSURE: The exclusive inside story of Highland Council’s handling of the troubled children’s care home

21 March 2025

Hundreds of pages of confidential emails help lift the lid on what went on behind closed doors at the local authority.


Fly tippers dump rubbish near Culloden Battlefield

Fly tippers dump rubbish near Culloden Battlefield

Fly tippers dump rubbish near Culloden Battlefield

20 March 2025

An investigation has been launched after fly tippers dumped rubbish near Culloden Battlefield.


‘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

‘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.


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