Politics

But staff still got £624k more than they should despite tough new measures.

Officials insist ‘few people’ who actually support the scheme engage with consultation.

One of the candidates for the Inverness and Nairn seat for the 2026 Holyrood elections is backing plans to introduce a visitor levy in the Highlands.

MSP Douglas Ross who accused the SNP of failing to address concerns.

As it threatens to take one ex-employee to court despite cancelling a repayment meeting and not rescheduling.

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.

A Highland MP has called for a controversial tourism levy to be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) if it is introduced.

But others baulked at the idea of an absolute ban on school grounds saying they need to be in contact with their kids.

He will face Labour’s Shaun Fraser, Lib Dem Neil Alexander, the SNP’s Emma Roddick and independent Duncan Macpherson.

The Highlands got £2.9 million in funding with the Inverness area receiving £838,162.

The deadly Raigmore Interchange is set for a £2m upgrade to transform it into a fully signalled junction - ending decades of calls for safety work.

The cash comes from the Scottish Government and will be decided by local councillors.

It means applying to be granted status for the City of Sanctuary Award.

The weedkiller remains controversial for alleged but inconclusive evidence that it causes cancer.

But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.

A proposal to merge the two community councils in Nairn won’t be going ahead, councillors agreed.

Farage has spent months courting traditional Labour voters and argued earlier this year that he was “on the side of working people”. But is he?

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.

Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.

One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.